Boyle 'living apart' from pet cat Pebbles

Susan Boyle's pet cat Pebbles is no longer living with the star, it has been revealed.

The pedigree Turkish swimming cat is currently being looked after by retired accountant Pamela Eaton-Browne, a 76-year-old who lives in East London, the Daily Record reports.

Eaton-Browne was recruited to take care of the animal by her neighbour Alex Kadis, who is part of Susan's management team. She receives £4 per day to cover any expenses for the job.

It is thought that Boyle has only managed to visit her former companion three times since July because she is so busy with her music career.

Recalling the star's last visit, which occurred last week, Eaton-Browne explained: "They pulled up at 2.40pm. It was Susan, my friend and the new PA, who is one of her nieces - a very nice lady who sits there and pats Susan's hand.

"They made such a racket, the three of them, that Pebbles shot under the wardrobe and didn't want to know. So Susan was here for an hour and a half and didn't see Pebbles."

A spokeswoman for Boyle confirmed: "This lady has met Susan on a couple of occasions and she's looking after Pebbles at the moment for Susan."