Edinburgh writer spotted kitty ‘cat-napping’ in security dog unit vehicle

An unexpected furry friend was caught sleeping inside a Secure Dog Unit Vehicle on a street in Edinburgh.

Writer Nick Jury was walking along North Castle Street when he spotted a black-and-white cat napping on the dashboard inside the van.

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He shared his surprise at seeing the unexpected animal on Twitter, where he shared a photo of the dozing kitty.

Fellow social media users were clearly amused by this sighting. One replied: “That's the catnav”, while another joked: “That's the su-purr-visor”.

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