A mummified cat has been found on the roof of a house in the village of Milton Abbas in Dorset, England. Michelle and Declan Keenan, who bought the house from 1773 during the coronavirus pandemic, received a call on Monday from their workers who had found the cat.

The house, which the couple bought for retirement, has a rich history, and they started renovating it last September after a three-year wait for a permit.

After doing some research and consulting with her architect, Michelle Keene decided it was best to leave the cat where it was found, as it was believed that animals and objects were left on the roofs of houses by people to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. luck.

“Given that the house is located near a cemetery, I believe the cat was placed on the roof to protect the home from evil spirits,” she said.