What was so special about Hendrix the coastal cat?

Hendrix died on 2 September, surrounded by his human family.

More than £2,600 of a £4,000 target has been raised online for his memorial statue, with hopes it would be placed on Saltburn’s Lower Prom.

Ms Raine says Hendrix brought “a lot of joy to the town”.

“A statue would be to Saltburn a little bit like what the Greyfriars Bobby statue is to Edinburgh,” she said, a reference to the Scottish capital’s much-vaunted Victorian terrier.

A spokesperson for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said the local authority “looked forward” to working with the community to find a suitable location and help them through the planning process.

“It’s great to hear of this community initiative which celebrates the life of Hendrix,” the spokesperson added.

Ms Oughton says having a statue of Hendrix would be “meaningful”.

“He was a massive part of Saltburn and it was a privilege that he chose us to be friends with.

“People still come in and ask about him.”