A town honors a well-known cat that was hit by a car with a blue plaque.

The beloved village of Boughton-under-Blean, Kent was struck with sadness when their famous feline, Theo, passed away at the young age of seven. Theo's life came to a tragic end when he was hit by a careless driver while crossing the road. The villagers were deeply affected by the loss of their furry friend and wanted to honor his memory in a special way.

In a heartwarming gesture, the villagers came together to unveil a blue plaque in Theo's honor. This plaque would serve as a lasting tribute to the brave and gentle cat who had captured the hearts of all who knew him. Ashley Hammond-Miller, Theo's owner, described him as a "true gent" and was thrilled to see her beloved pet immortalized in this way.

The plaque read, "Theo. A cat in a million. Rat catcher, hero, and legend. A true gent roams on." As the locals gathered around the plaque, they adorned it with flowers and shared fond memories of Theo. The plaque was unveiled by John Barnes, who had a special connection with the cat and had always looked out for him.

Derek Hammond, Ashley's grandfather, shared that Theo had always been a bit of a wanderer and would often disappear for a few days at a time. However, he had built quite a fan base in the village and would often receive reports of Theo's whereabouts. Derek fondly referred to Theo as a "vagabond" and it was clear that he held a special place in his heart.

Unfortunately, tragedy struck one night when Theo was trying to cross the road and was hit by a speeding car. The driver did not stop and Theo's life was cut short. John, who had always defended Theo from any negative comments on Facebook, was devastated when he heard the news. He was brought to tears by the loss of his dear friend.

Ashley's mother, Claire, expressed her gratitude for the beautiful plaque and the kind gesture of John. She shared that the plaque had brought comfort to Ashley during this difficult time. She also mentioned that Theo had originally been bought for Ashley, but in the last two years, he had become a bit of a wanderer.

Claire vividly recalled the night of Theo's passing, hearing a loud bang and seeing the car speed off. She later found out that the car had hit Theo twice, dragging him forward and then going over him again. The family reviewed CCTV footage and saw that the car was going at least 45 miles per hour. Claire urged people to drive carefully through the village to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

The family also discovered that it is not considered an offense to leave the scene after hitting a cat, according to the Road Traffic Act 1988. They hope to raise awareness and change this law to prevent other families from experiencing a similar loss. Theo may no longer be with us, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.

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