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Headline: ‘It’s-a me, Mario!’ Tiny kitten with Super Mario-style moustache searches for forever home
Caption: An adorable rescue kitten named Mario is looking for a new home after his unusual facial markings left him looking just like the famous video game plumber. The tiny black-and-white moggy sports a patch of dark fur beneath his nose resembling Super Mario’s trademark moustache. Mario was found wandering alone and crying in Tipton, West Midlands, in July when he was just five weeks old. He was rescued by RSPCA officers and taken to the charity’s Birmingham Animal Centre and Hospital in Frankley Green, where animal care assistant Chloe Sewell took him under her wing. The youngster has since grown into an energetic and mischievous kitten who appears to have plenty in common with his Mushroom Kingdom namesake. Chloe said: “Mario is your typical boisterous, cheeky, mischievous little kitten. “He’s utterly adorable and such good fun to have around, although he does still need to learn some social skills and pick up some manners! “He is very playful and would quite happily play all day. “He can be affectionate and cuddly when he’s snoozing and he’ll purr his head off, but he’s not really a lap-cat, though this may change as he matures and calms down.” Mario has spent the past five weeks by Chloe’s side and has also struck up an unlikely friendship with her dog, Henry. Chloe added: “When we get back to mine at the end of the day, he is so excited to see my dog, Henry; they’re the best of friends and will play for hours on end. “That’s why we’d love for him to find a home with a loving family who are ready to play lots of games and who already have a cat or a dog for him to play with.” Rescuers believe Mario would suit a family with children and would ideally like him to have access to the outdoors when he is old enough. Chloe said: “He’s very energetic and adventurous - much like his Mushroom Kingdom namesake. “As far as Mario’s concerned, the more people for him to play with, the better!”
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