Russell Brand practises parenting with pet kittens

Russell Brand has revealed that he and fiancée Katy Perry are using their kitten to practise their parenting skills.

The couple got engaged over the New Year and will marry later this year, and the Get Him To The Greek star, 34, said that their pet kitten is teaching them how to be responsible parents.

Brand told UK magazine 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.”