New cats spotted on the Wellington campus

Students have been mistaking a new wee black cat, Yuki, for Pocket as four unfamiliar cats greet students.  

Owner Kelly Bargh said Yuki is just seven months old, and Meringue is a two-year-old petite tabby.  

Both hang out at the Marae, and while they don’t like to be picked up, they love a good pat.  

Two other cats, Benzi a ginger cattin and Lilith a big fluffy grey girl, have been spotted on campus. Their owners live close by on Tasman Street. 

Pocket, the black cat that lives on the Co-Lab floor, has been around for many years. While she loves students, she hasn’t always been fond of new pets around campus. Let's hope these guys can win her over.  

Kelly Bargh lives next to the Wellington campus with her partner Paul. Kelly said Yuki likes to jump and they both love to climb trees, “Both are very affectionate and love to play. Balls, string, cabbage tree leaves.” 

Kelly said both cats are very friendly, “but Yuki is a little cautious still. If people want to pat them I suggest make eye contact duck down and call their names.” Kelly requested that people don't feed the cats as both are on special diets.