
Stop mourning, the Carnegie cat isn’t dead
Leeds Beckett in recovery after cat death scare
Following a mass cathunt, the legendary Carnegie cat has been found alive and well.
A fanfare of tributes to Beckett’s favorite feline poured in after unconfirmed reports of his untimely demise, with the head of the Beckett student exec even offering to give the cat a posthumous honorary degree.
We have had some very sad news that our @carnegiesport good luck charm, @Carnegie_Cat passed away yesterday. #RIP pic.twitter.com/kTWr7YNmNh
— Leeds Beckett Hockey (@LBUHC) December 9, 2015
Can't believe Carnegie cat has passed away, R.I.P
Saddened to hear that my old study buddy has passed away. @Carnegie_Cat you will be missed by many.
— Sam Cartwright (@SamCartwright92) December 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/itsPippaxo/status/674592130489294848
However, it later transpired that the Carnegie cat was in fact alive, following video proof after a mass cathunt around campus.
Contrary to rumours, we can confirm that Carnegie Cat is alive and well. Here he is earlier this afternoon… https://t.co/qq71TnNQnl
— Leeds Beckett (@leedsbeckett) December 9, 2015
Many were elated their beloved BPOC was alive and breathing.
Carnegie cat lives to meow another day
@Carnegie_Cat has nine lives! #carnegiecatlives
The Carnegie Cat is somewhat of a Beckett legend, calling the Headingley campus food court home.
He’s often seen there strolling around for food, love, and attention.
He even has his own Twitter fan page, and also a fan website documenting his adventures around campus.
Me and the Carnegie Cat on the cover of our serious rap album @leedsbeckett @carnegiesport #carnegiecat #leedsbeckett pic.twitter.com/fPKJeifGxV
— Ben Milnes (@ASwift_Benjie) March 29, 2015
So Carnegie Cat decided to help give out financial advice at today's open day pic.twitter.com/PbyKiCwWuq
— Leeds Beckett (@leedsbeckett) June 27, 2014
Third year accounting and finance Jordan Crankshaw was delighted, but a little bemused about the student exec offering the cat a degree.
He said: “Whilst cats hold a special place in my heart, to think he would have been offered a posthumous degree from Beckett kills me a little inside”.
Sport and Exercise Science second year Callum Wood said: “Life is worth living now the Carnegie cat is alive again”.
However Leeds Uni second year Duncan Claber, however, was a little confused. He said: “So to get a degree from Beckett all you need to do is wander round campus for a while then die?”

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