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Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector

News imageMarie Fox Marie Fox holding up Daisy the cat. Marie is smiling at the camera. The cat has striped fur in shades of brown, black, and grey as well as white paws and white on her faceMarie Fox
Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home

A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.

The cat, temporarily named Annie but now called Daisy, was found in a carrier on an 08:25 service between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh Waverley.

She was initially taken to Dalmuir station by staff before being placed in foster care by Cats Protection.

Marie Fox who helped look after Daisy at Dalmuir decided to rehome her after her own cat died a few months ago.

"When we first found Annie on the train, I never imagined she'd end up coming home with me," she said.

"Seeing how small and vulnerable she was that morning really stayed with me, so to now be able to give her a safe and loving home feels incredibly special."

News imageScotRail Daisy looks out of the gird of a pet carrier with big eyes. She has striped fur in shades of brown, black, and grey as well as white paws and white on her faceScotRail
The kitten was abandoned in a carrier on the ScotRail train
News imageMarie Fox Daisy the cat lying on a sofa with her eyes closed. She has striped fur in shades of brown, black, and grey as well as white paws and white on her faceMarie Fox
Daisy has now made herself at home with Marie Fox and her family

She added: "We've renamed her Daisy because it feels like a fresh start.

"I lost my own cat last August, so adopting Daisy feels like perfect timing. She's already brought so much joy into our house, and I'm looking forward to watching her grow and thrive.

"I'm so grateful to Cats Protection for the care they've given her and to everyone who supported Annie's story. She's had quite the journey already, but this is just the beginning."

News imageMarie Fox Daisy, a grey, black and white cat is curled up with a brightly coloured child's train track around her. There are also some toy trains and cars and she appears to be playing with themMarie Fox
Marie said Daisy had brought lots of joy to her household
News imageMarie Fox Daisy the cat lying in a hanging bed on a cats' climbing frame which has different platforms and is covered in plush, grey material. There is a toy train on the floor underneath herMarie Fox
Cats Protection was inundated with offers to adopt the kitten

Elaine Brennan, Cats Protection Glasgow branch co-ordinator, said: "Annie has spent the last month with one of our fantastic fosterers, where she has completely flourished.

"We have been overwhelmed by the love that's poured in for her."

She said a JustGiving page raised almost £5,000 which had "blown away" the charity.

"We're so grateful to everyone who took the time to donate and share, the money raised will go a long way for the cats and kittens in our care," she added.

"We had so many offers to rehome Annie, but we truly believe we've found the perfect home with Marie. It really is one of those wonderful full-circle moments."

"While we have given Annie all the love and care possible, nothing compares to a loving, permanent home. We can't wait to see her thrive with Marie and her family."