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Badass Cat Proves He’s The True Owner Of This Supermarket In London
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Badass Cat Proves He’s The True Owner Of This Supermarket In London

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Cats go where they want and do what they want. In the case of one kitty in London, it means going to a supermarket. This cat was first spotted in November while parading around in Sainsbury’s in Brockley. Later on identified as Olly Oliver, this six-year-old had been removed from the premises by store security. But seeing how cats have no fear of laws of man or God (and they’re highly suspicious of this “physics” thing), he’s at it again.

So Oliver is stalking the shelves again and judging Londoners on their shopping. He’s quite famous among the locals, but Sainsbury’s management isn’t trying to capitalize off this free publicity. A store spokesperson said “He lives in the house next door and he’s in here every day, all the time. He’s not allowed to be here, the staff like him, but he is a health and safety risk.” I, for one, wish that more stores had regular cat visitors.

(h/t: metro)

“The cat has come back to Brockley Sainsbury’s” – tweeted one of the shoppers

Image credits: Nigel Thornberry

And he’s judging your shopping!

Image credits: Nigel Thornberry

“Security tried to remove him. He sauntered straight back in”

Image credits: Jenny Stevens

Sir, what are you buying? Calories?

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“He’s in here every day, all the time,” – said the store spokesman

Image credits: Nathan Roberts

“He’s not allowed to be here, the staff like him, but he is a health and safety risk”

Image credits: The Cat Reviewer

“The cat lives close to shop, 6 years old, had him since he was 6 weeks old, name is Olly Oliver & he has a blue brother,” explained the owner of the cat

Image credits: Adam Oliver

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AnnaMcHugh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a health and safety risk to cuteness! Get rid of the cuteness immediately and buy more calorie-laden TV dinners for your lonely, cat-less life. Olly will judge your shopping and find you unworthy.

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TracySparks
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

which is worse? The many rats and mice that Olly Oliver would not slay if banned from the store? or Olly Oliver? I vote OO is preventing disease and destruction!

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QuentinThwaites
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

health and safety risk? too politically correct. some of the shoppers probably pose more of a health and safety risk. (how many come in with colds?) let the moggie stay!

remiles avatar
RobertMiles
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My orange cat followed me (unbeknownst) down the street and into a cafe. One of the staff says, "Does this cat belong to anyone?" and there he was, wandering beneath the tables checking everyone out. There was a sudden zap in my brain as i realized it was mine! "We can't have him here, he's a health risk." I glanced around at all the friendly gay men, each with their tiny dogs, in on their Sunday morning walk/social, sighed, and took him outside. I just don't get it.

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JoAnneKlein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a marmalade! He loves company. All marmalades do. You people should feel special as he's picked YOUR store to "protect" from rats, mice, even moths... Further, one can NOT negotiate with a cat. If he loves your store, that's where he will be. Feel blessed. Cats are very discriminatory. Since he's picked your store, that store must very special.

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NancyThurlow
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the large Tesco stores in the UK and local to my home often has small garden birds flying around inside, I would say that was more unhygienic because they poop anywhere and at anytime. Plus there's often a distinct 'dead mouse' smell in the store so I'd be all for a cat in a store

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DariaB
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he's not a stray cat, then I too believe he's clean enough not to pose any health threats, but some people are allergic to cat fur. Cute none the less.

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WilliPatterson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can he be a health risk? If he is then his owner is at risk..its all nonsense. He will most certainly keep the rodents at bay with an expression like that...

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nakkiewildvangst
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

risk to what?????? to steal our hearts? he's already done that :) ...i'd come to this shop just for Olly

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TamaraHeikalo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With what we bring in on our shoes, well, the fastidiousness of a cat puts cats above our own levels of cleanliness.

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CherylFontaine
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Health and safety risk? Not so....I would rather shop at a grocery store with a feline presence (or canine for that matter) than a grocery store with uptight management. The cat is no more of a risk than many of the people skulking around the shelves.

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ToddRainer
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat's cleaner than most of the brats you let into the store...health and safety my butt.

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OliviaSchaff
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Health and Safety risk? He's probably cleaner than most humans...

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RossieGocheva
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess you have a cat now...might as well pay him a salary and make him a team member...with proper training he won't be a health risk. XD

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Maureen Mower
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to be Dolly Downer here, but while this is an adorable story about a very determined cat, the fact is, he does have a home. Maybe the owners should consider keeping him IN his home. It is extremely dangerous for pets to wander outside on their own. Along with the risk of cars, fights with other animals, and - in Olly's case anyway - getting locked in somewhere they can't get out of... there's the fleas, parasites, diseases, injuries that get infected, etc. People - if you love your animals, then keep them inside unless they are on a leash!!

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Kitty Carroll
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww - our store needs a cat. We have quite a few birds in it that come in from outside.

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AlexandraMcCulloch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My local tesco also has a cat. She's called Sadie and would wander back in after being chased out. She can usually be found by the cat food.

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Peter Hinchliffe
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Checking out peoples Puurchases, could give them paws for thought.

phinch avatar
Peter Hinchliffe
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Checking out people's puurrchases could give them paws for thought.

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KanishkaRajawansha
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shop Owners can turn the whole cat scene into a crowd attraction rather than blaming the cat... No one can blame the cats for living their lives to the fullest!

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EllyEssenberg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A health risk? Everything is wrapped. One of my cats puts a paw in my food, but I don't mind.

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JennBates
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the children's book by Lisa Peters, "Frankie works the night shift". Olly obviously works the day shift as well.

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Tarun
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8 years ago

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Judge me? I would throw a box of twinkles at him

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AnnaMcHugh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a health and safety risk to cuteness! Get rid of the cuteness immediately and buy more calorie-laden TV dinners for your lonely, cat-less life. Olly will judge your shopping and find you unworthy.

tracy_sparks avatar
TracySparks
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

which is worse? The many rats and mice that Olly Oliver would not slay if banned from the store? or Olly Oliver? I vote OO is preventing disease and destruction!

ron_moger avatar
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QuentinThwaites
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

health and safety risk? too politically correct. some of the shoppers probably pose more of a health and safety risk. (how many come in with colds?) let the moggie stay!

remiles avatar
RobertMiles
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My orange cat followed me (unbeknownst) down the street and into a cafe. One of the staff says, "Does this cat belong to anyone?" and there he was, wandering beneath the tables checking everyone out. There was a sudden zap in my brain as i realized it was mine! "We can't have him here, he's a health risk." I glanced around at all the friendly gay men, each with their tiny dogs, in on their Sunday morning walk/social, sighed, and took him outside. I just don't get it.

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JoAnneKlein
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a marmalade! He loves company. All marmalades do. You people should feel special as he's picked YOUR store to "protect" from rats, mice, even moths... Further, one can NOT negotiate with a cat. If he loves your store, that's where he will be. Feel blessed. Cats are very discriminatory. Since he's picked your store, that store must very special.

daytonanancy avatar
NancyThurlow
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the large Tesco stores in the UK and local to my home often has small garden birds flying around inside, I would say that was more unhygienic because they poop anywhere and at anytime. Plus there's often a distinct 'dead mouse' smell in the store so I'd be all for a cat in a store

dariab_1 avatar
DariaB
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he's not a stray cat, then I too believe he's clean enough not to pose any health threats, but some people are allergic to cat fur. Cute none the less.

uspattys2 avatar
WilliPatterson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can he be a health risk? If he is then his owner is at risk..its all nonsense. He will most certainly keep the rodents at bay with an expression like that...

nakkiewildvangst avatar
nakkiewildvangst
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

risk to what?????? to steal our hearts? he's already done that :) ...i'd come to this shop just for Olly

tamara_heikalo avatar
TamaraHeikalo
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With what we bring in on our shoes, well, the fastidiousness of a cat puts cats above our own levels of cleanliness.

forpatches avatar
CherylFontaine
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Health and safety risk? Not so....I would rather shop at a grocery store with a feline presence (or canine for that matter) than a grocery store with uptight management. The cat is no more of a risk than many of the people skulking around the shelves.

todd_rainer avatar
ToddRainer
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat's cleaner than most of the brats you let into the store...health and safety my butt.

oschaff avatar
OliviaSchaff
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Health and Safety risk? He's probably cleaner than most humans...

bloodymerry65 avatar
RossieGocheva
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess you have a cat now...might as well pay him a salary and make him a team member...with proper training he won't be a health risk. XD

maureenmower avatar
Maureen Mower
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to be Dolly Downer here, but while this is an adorable story about a very determined cat, the fact is, he does have a home. Maybe the owners should consider keeping him IN his home. It is extremely dangerous for pets to wander outside on their own. Along with the risk of cars, fights with other animals, and - in Olly's case anyway - getting locked in somewhere they can't get out of... there's the fleas, parasites, diseases, injuries that get infected, etc. People - if you love your animals, then keep them inside unless they are on a leash!!

kittycarroll1940 avatar
Kitty Carroll
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww - our store needs a cat. We have quite a few birds in it that come in from outside.

alessandra_spice avatar
AlexandraMcCulloch
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My local tesco also has a cat. She's called Sadie and would wander back in after being chased out. She can usually be found by the cat food.

phinch avatar
Peter Hinchliffe
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Checking out peoples Puurchases, could give them paws for thought.

phinch avatar
Peter Hinchliffe
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Checking out people's puurrchases could give them paws for thought.

kanishkarajawansha avatar
KanishkaRajawansha
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shop Owners can turn the whole cat scene into a crowd attraction rather than blaming the cat... No one can blame the cats for living their lives to the fullest!

ellyessenberg avatar
EllyEssenberg
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A health risk? Everything is wrapped. One of my cats puts a paw in my food, but I don't mind.

subelite avatar
JennBates
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the children's book by Lisa Peters, "Frankie works the night shift". Olly obviously works the day shift as well.

tarun avatar
Tarun
Community Member
8 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Judge me? I would throw a box of twinkles at him

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