Russell Brand admits caring for a kitten is preparing him for parenthood

Russell Brand has revealed the real reason why he adopted a kitten with his fiancee Katy Perry - the pet is preparing the couple for parenthood.

The pair, who will marry in October, recently purchased a baby cat, who they have named Krusty, and the British funnyman admits looking after the young creature is helping them hone their parenting skills.

He tells Britain's Radio Times, "That's why we've got a kitten. It's perfect training for having kids. Since being with Katy, I've got this masculine urge to protect."

He added: "It's lovely this kitten but it's got no concept of moderating its conduct. It just climbs all over my head."

Woman convicted after selling 'gothic kittens'

This poor cat was being marketed online as a 'gothic kitten' by by Holly Crawford who live in Pennsylvania in America.

Crawford marketed 'gothic kittens' with ear and neck piercings over the Internet - she has now been convicted of animal cruelty.

The 35-year-old dog groomer will be sentenced on March 31. Crawford was charged in December 2008 after animal welfare officers took several kittens and a cat from her home.

Deputy district attorney David Pedri told jurors that Crawford inflicted pain upon three black kittens because, he alleged, "she thought it was neat" to sell gothic kittens on the Internet.

Defence attorneys argued that parents allow children to get pierced ears at young ages, and it would be wrong to hold cat owners to a higher standard. (A/P)

Welcome to Cat Chat

I am a mad cat lady!

I have a black and white short-haired kitten Charlie who wondered into my work office one day last September and I've had him ever since.

He is about 10 months old now and is the most handsome cat you will ever meet!

As I write this he is creeping up the stairs, thinking I can't see him - he's so cute!

So that's the little intro to my blog.

Bye from me and bye from Charlie better known as 'The King' xxxx