Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Two stray cats in Coventry have become local celebrities by frequenting pubs and music venues, leading to the creation of their own merchandise. The cats have attracted significant social media attention and increased foot traffic to the businesses they visit.
Why it matters
This human-interest story illustrates the power of social media in creating local cultural phenomena and driving engagement for small businesses.
Image source, Charly Fu Image caption, Stray cat Fargo is proving an attraction for ravers and gig-goers
Celebs pulling in punters with a club appearance is nothing new. But did they ever have so much fur?
At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.
It began when two stray cats made city venues their home, becoming social media stars thanks to the incongruous sights of tail and turntable, pint and paw.
While one shows up at gigs and rave nights, the other is a bit more pub than dub. But each now has his own range of merch... and visitors flock for a glimpse of these meeow-vers and shakers.
Murphy was first spotted living beneath a bush before wandering into the car park of The Old Windmill pub in the city centre, "rake thin" and in need of care.
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