Brother Cream, Hong Kong’s celebrity cat, now lapping it up for charity

The British shorthair spares some time from his busy schedule to explain his new life as a philanthropist

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Brother Cream is helping the city’s destitute felines. Photos: Aleksander Solum

Published: 1:01pm, 17 Dec 2016Updated: 3:51pm, 17 Dec 2016

Like many retired celebrities, Hong Kong’s superstar cat Brother Cream spends a lot of his time taking it easy, enjoying life and dedicating his time to charity.

After being evicted from his grocery store home in Tsim Sha Tsui East last May, the 11-year-old British shorthair shied away from the spotlight and devoted himself to helping the city’s destitute felines.

Today Brother Cream enjoys the tranquillity of the rural New Territories surrounded by his family – two humans and five cats. His apartment is modest but airy, covered wall-to-wall with Brother Cream merchandise and mementos.

Brother Cream with owner Bee Ko Chee-shing.

Hanging from one wall are “Don’t touch” and “No flash” signs, relics from the shop days. On the far side of the room, a glass cabinet is filled with gadgets and pictures from the good old days, including an interview with CNN, and six books on Brother Cream.

The Post was allowed inside the “shrine” to pay tribute to Brother Cream and interview him through his owner Bee Ko Chee-shing and PR agent Nelson Lee.

So as a philanthropist, what’s your latest success story?

Brother Cream, Hong Kong’s celebrity cat, now lapping it up for charity

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The British shorthair spares some time from his busy schedule to explain his new life as a philanthropist