Tibs the Great
Tibs in 1953 | |
| Other name(s) | Tibs |
|---|---|
| Species | Cat |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 1950 London, England |
| Died | December 1964 (age 14) London, England |
| Occupation | British Post Office's "number one cat" |
| Years active | 1950–1964 |
| Owner | Alf Talbut |
| Parent(s) | 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.