Tibs the Great
Tibs the Great | |
|---|---|
| Post Office Cat General Post Office | |
| In office 1950–1964 | |
| Appointed by | Alf Talbut |
| Postmasters General | |
| Assistant Postmasters General | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1950 |
| Died | December 1964 (age 14) |
| Other name | Tibs |
| Species | Cat |
| Sex | Male |
| Parent | Minnie (mother) |
Tibs the Great (November 1950 – December 1964) was the British Post Office's "number one cat" and kept the post office headquarters in London completely mouse-free during his 14 years of service. He was the son of Minnie, and on his death, several newspapers ran an obituary.