Charley the ginger cat is a common sight around her hometown of Zwolle, a small city in Northern Netherlands. The two-year-old kitty, who belongs to Romy Janssen, spends most of her day wandering around the city centre, where she enjoys saying hello to people, chasing pigeons, and getting into the odd bit of mischief.
There's one place in Zwolle that Charley loves more than anywhere else, especially on weekends. It's called Diezerpoort street, which is a popular waterside spot with walkers, shoppers, and tourists. Every weekend food trucks line up along Diezerpoort, including one run by a local fishmonger. Can you see why Charley loves Diezerpoort now?
Charley is one of the regulars
Charley is there every Saturday and Sunday, without fail. And because she's such a good girl, Charley never tries to skip the queue or jump the line. Instead, she lines up with everybody else, patiently waiting for her favourite treat in the world - a customer-made fish sandwich.
Charley never has to pay. She's far too cute for that!
Pictures of Charley lining up for a snack appeared on her Instagram page, which has over 4,000 followers. Charley's cat-mum posted them after they were sent to her by a friend who spotted Charley at the food truck.
Living the dream cat life
"Charley is a real star around Zwolle," said Romy Janssen. "More and more people recognize her all the time and always see her at the fish truck. I've heard that some people order extra salmon to share with her. It's sweet, but I may have to say something soon. Charley is getting a little chunky."
Even when it isn't fish day, Charley is a real outdoor cat. She leaves the house around eight in the morning and doesn't come back until the early evening, just in time for dinner and snuggles. It's the kind of life every cat dreams of...
