Helston residents have paid tribute to a much-loved cat following her death on Monday.

14-year-old Maisie was a familiar sight for many people walking past her at the top of Trengrouse Way.

Sadly, after suffering severe injuries on Monday afternoon, Maisie’s owner Linda Jenkin made the heartbreaking decision to have her put to sleep.

The news of Maisie’s death sparked an outpouring of love and support from members of the public on Facebook.

Falmouth Packet: Flowers, letters, drawings and cards have been left on the bench where Maisie used to sit Flowers, letters, drawings and cards have been left on the bench where Maisie used to sit (Image: NQ)

“She was so cute,” said one person. “I always loved stroking her when I walked past that way, and she would meow.

“I would give her fuss even when it was raining or sunshine.”

Another person said: “My daughter and I used to love to watch out for her on the fence when we drove past, we used to worry when she wasn’t there.”

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On Tuesday, the bench at the top of Trengrouse Way where Maisie was known to sit on most days, was covered in flowers, letters, and drawings of Maisie, in memory of her.

Falmouth Packet: Drawings for Maisie have been left on the bench Drawings for Maisie have been left on the bench (Image: NQ)

An emotional letter by a young boy said: “Fly high and rest in peace.

“You played a part in everyone’s hearts, and as I now say my final goodbye, I ask you please, to fly high.”

Falmouth Packet: Maisie was put to sleep on Monday after sustaining severe injuries Maisie was put to sleep on Monday after sustaining severe injuries (Image: Linda Jenkin)

Linda has thanked those who have sent messages, flowers, and photos of Maisie throughout the week.

On the day of Maisie’s death, a GoFundMe page was launched, quickly exceeding its goal to cover the cost of vet bills, cremation, a headstone, and other expenses.

Falmouth Packet: Masie's owner was thankful for all the flowers and pictures Masie's owner was thankful for all the flowers and pictures (Image: NQ)

However, now that donations have reached £785 the page will be closed. Bethany Cowls, a family member of Linda said: “We have more than enough to pay the vet bill, cremation a headstone and few other bits.

“We cannot express how grateful we all are, it is overwhelming how much everyone loved Maisie.

“We cannot thank you enough.”