An enterprising Siberian cat's cunning scheme to secure extra roast dinners has been delightfully exposed after she returned home wearing a hilarious handwritten note around her neck.
The Double Dinner Deception
Tula, an eleven-year-old feline resident of Swindon, had been operating what her owner Nicole Clark believed was a flawless double-dealing arrangement. While receiving regular meals at home, the resourceful cat would make secret excursions to the nearby Toby Carvery restaurant, where she had become something of a regular fixture.
The crafty Siberian had perfected her routine, spending countless hours mewing plaintively at both staff members and diners until someone inevitably relented and offered her portions of their Sunday roast. This supplementary dining arrangement had apparently been continuing for some time, with Tula's home life and restaurant visits remaining completely separate worlds.
The Paper Collar Revelation
The cat's cover was finally blown when she returned home one day sporting an unusual accessory - a paper collar fastened around her neck. When Nicole opened the message, she discovered two simple but revealing statements.
One side of the note asked: "Does this cat have a home?" while the flip side provided the telling explanation: "Always at Toby Carvery."
Nicole immediately burst into laughter upon reading the message and promptly visited the restaurant to clarify that Tula was indeed a much-loved pet rather than a stray in need of rescue.
Restaurant Staff Tell Their Side
When Nicole arrived at the Toby Carvery to explain the situation, staff members recounted how the persistent feline had been visiting regularly, working her charms on both employees and customers alike. The cat had apparently developed quite the reputation as a determined diner who wouldn't take no for an answer when roast dinners were on offer.
The restaurant team had grown fond of their unusual regular, though they had become increasingly concerned about whether she had a proper home. Their thoughtful note demonstrated both their care for the animal's welfare and their growing suspicion about her domestic arrangements.
A History of Culinary Adventures
This wasn't the first time Tula had been caught supplementing her home meals with external culinary adventures. The resourceful cat had previously been spotted visiting a nearby care home, where residents would reportedly share meat paste from their sandwiches with the charming visitor.
Her owner Nicole posted the entire story on Facebook, writing: "I can imagine she's been trying for the sympathy vote in the hope of getting some meat! She has a lovely home and spends every night with us but thank you Toby customers and workers for looking out for her!"
Social Media Reaction
The tale of Tula's roast dinner deception quickly captured the imagination of social media users, with many finding humour in the cat's sophisticated dining strategy.
One commenter remarked: "Omg that's hilarious. I've got visions of her lining up ready for her Yorkshire and choice of meat." Another added: "What a genius hanging at the Toby... great scrap opportunities!"
The story concludes with a poignant image - as Nicole left the restaurant after explaining the situation, she emerged to find Tula positioned beside the outdoor tables, presumably devastated that her days of securing dual dinners had come to an abrupt end.
