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A beloved family cat named Mittens who become a late-night socialite and local legend on the streets of Wellington is moving to a new city, to live a quieter life.
Dubbed the 'King Floof of Cuba' Mittens gained celebrity status for wandering the streets of New Zealand's capital.
Born in 2010, the Norwegian forest cat originally lived a low-key lifestyle in Auckland until his move to Wellington where he garnered local legend status for his late night jaunts.
An established feature in the city's nightlife, he once paid a visit to a strip club and earned his nickname from sitting on the counter of the Cuba St bar until 2am.
His concerned owners are now packing up and heading back to Auckland.
Mittens the cat, famous for wandering the streets of Wellington's CBD is packing up his bags and moving to Auckland (pictured)
His late night exploits made him a familiar face in the CBD with locals eager to snap a selfie with the city's most famous feline.
Also known as His Royal Floofiness, his celebrity status even earned him the Key to the City in a mayoral ceremony and a nomination for New Zealander of the Year.
But Mittens' record hasn't
