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Tiong Bahru cat Bob, 18, survived an accident and four operations, now lives his best life
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Eng Hoon Street residents Hilda Dimasi (left) and Chan Poh Lin care for Bob, an 18-year-old cat.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
SINGAPORE – Eng Hoon Street in Tiong Bahru is known for its quaint shophouses and famous yong tau foo shop. A lesser-known street icon is Bob the cat.
The 18-year-old has been a familiar sight in the area since he was found abandoned there in 2009. Given that the average lifespan for a house cat is 10 to 15 years, Bob’s current age – an estimate based on how long he has been wandering the area – as a street cat is remarkable.
