Betty, a cat that lives in a train station, has been officially appointed to the role of Junior Mouse Catcher — becoming the second cat ’employed’ by West Midlands Railway (WMR). She lives at Folklore Coffee and Bagels on platform 2 at Sutton Coldfield station.
Betty’s Role
Betty was identified by WMR as a rising star in station management for her regular safety patrols, comprehensive assessments and dedication to cat litter picks. Her appointment comes ahead of this weekend’s International Cat Day (Aug. 8).
Betty was adopted by Folklore Coffee owner Alex Light in 2025 when she was a stray with three kittens living near an apartment block in Sutton Coldfield town center. Alex secured loving homes for all three kittens but decided to adopt Betty himself and the previously feral cat has since settled into domesticated life at the cafe.
Alex said: ‘Betty lives full time at the shop — she has a few favorite spots dotted around with a perching shelf by the till and a few comfy beds alongside the customer seating as well as a little quiet space away from everyone only accessible by cat flap.’
Betty follows WMR favorite George, an orange tabby who lives and works at Stourbridge Junction station and has held the position of ‘Senior Mouse Catcher’ since 2021.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
