Ratty the bus-riding dog killed in car accident

Tributes have been paid to a dog who shot to fame for taking the bus to his local pub.

Ratty the Jack Russell was killed by a vehicle just yards from his favourite bus stop.



‘He still used to visit the pub but not as much, as his age was catching up with him,’ said owner Gary Kay. ‘I am gutted and will miss him. He was one in a million – a famous dog with bags of character.’

Ratty in happier times.


Ratty, ten, was killed last Thursday as shocked neighbours looked on.

‘He was always very careful crossing the road so I blame the driver,’ said Mr Kay.