When a family in Medellín, Colombia, opened their home to a small gray-and-white cat named Mishi two years ago, they thought he would spend his days lounging on windowsills and chasing shadows across the living room.
But Mishi had other plans. Just beyond his new home sat the Villa Sierra metro station, buzzing with commuters and full of energy.
A Curious Cat Finds His Calling
At first, Mishi simply watched from the safety of his doorway, his eyes following the endless stream of people.
The noise and motion stirred something inside him.
One morning, unable to hold back his curiosity, he trotted down the path and slipped through the entrance. What he found was a world that immediately felt like his own.
Workers noticed the little cat exploring the station and quickly scooped him up.
They gave him attention, asked about his family, and even walked him back to the house next door. Yet the moment Mishi was home, he already longed to return.
The very next day, he showed up again, confident and determined, ready to greet everyone as if he were part of the team.
Life As A Metro “Employee”
Before long, Mishi wasn’t just a visitor—he became part of the daily rhythm of the station.
Each morning, he padded through the doors with the workers, as if clocking in for duty. He followed staff as they moved about, supervising tasks with an air of authority that made everyone laugh.
Commuters quickly noticed the little cat who seemed to take his job so seriously.
Children stopped to pet him, while adults snapped pictures before hurrying to catch their trains.
Mishi, however, was not just there for attention. He positioned himself near the turnstiles, watching passengers pass through.
Sometimes he strolled by the cable cars, making sure everything appeared to run smoothly. To many, it looked like he was truly inspecting the system.
Metro employees began joking that Mishi had joined their staff.
He had his own way of enforcing the station’s spirit—greeting visitors, calming those who were anxious, and offering playful charm during the busiest hours.
And when the morning rush faded, Mishi would sprawl across the cool floor tiles, stretching lazily while workers stroked his fur.
They offered him food, water, and plenty of affection, grateful for the joy he brought to their stressful days.
Pictures of Mishi started to spread online, shared by the metro itself and delighted commuters.
The sight of a cat “working” inside the station touched hearts far beyond Medellín. His calm eyes and playful ways told a story of a stray turned beloved companion, who found purpose where no one expected.
The Station’s Unofficial Mascot
Now, Mishi is more than just a neighbor’s cat. He is part of the identity of the Villa Sierra station. For commuters who pass through daily, he has become a source of comfort and delight.
Each morning, they look for him by the turnstiles or stretched across a sunny patch of floor, ready to be adored.
His photos have traveled across social media, where thousands celebrate this unusual worker who never misses a shift.
For Mishi, the metro offers adventure, companionship, and endless attention.
Yet every evening, once the last passengers have passed and his work feels complete, he returns to the quiet home next door.
There, with his family, he curls up in warmth and safety before rising again to start his unusual routine.
The Villa Sierra metro station has gained an unofficial mascot, but more importantly, Mishi has found a place where he belongs twice over—cherished by both his family and an entire community.
What began as a curious step into a noisy station became a story of connection, joy, and the unexpected ways animals bring people together.
And perhaps no one understands the happiness of this daily ritual more than Mishi himself.
With every nap on the station floor and every smile he sparks, this little cat reminds everyone that even the smallest presence can brighten a crowded world.