In 2008, Tiddles (aka “The Shepp Cat”), first turned up at Hansen Yuncken’s yard as a young stray poking around the shipping containers. After a few friendly pats and the offerings of the odd leftover lunch, Tiddles knew that she had found her people, becoming a permanent visitor to the yard.
She quickly worked out that an open door meant food and comfortable places to lounge and sleep (and hide), especially in her favourite human’s office. Filing trays, office chairs and construction drawings are her favourite places to rest. Tiddles went on to develop a morning routine, often seen sitting on the wheelie bin awaiting the first person to arrive to let her in. Upon hearing a car, or a person entering the office she would race to the front door.
Sixteen years on, Tiddles is a permanent member of the HY team. She has survived the early days of being whisked into hiding during visits from senior managers before being accepted as, “The Shepp Cat.” She has even outlived a venomous snake bite from a King Brown during the October 2022 floods, proving she is made of tough stuff.
These days Tiddles prefers her indoor retirement life to the outdoors, where she enjoys lounging near a window to keep an eye on the comings and goings of the yard.
