Regina Cat Rescue names kittens after party leaders

Justin, Tom, Stephen and Elizabeth are on the campaign trail raising money for spay and neuter surgeries.Not the leaders of Canada's political parties, of course,but their kitten namesakes The Politicats.

The Regina Cat Rescue named four of its recently rescued kittens after the politicians vying to become the next prime minister.

RachelMolnar,communications co-chair of theRegina Cat Rescue, said the organization decided to have a little fun because the election is on everyone's mind. The "little party leaders" and their mom were discovered on the streets of Regina.

There were three malesand one female kitten. The names for the male party leaderswere randomly given to the felines.

"We're just disappointedthere wasn't one more male for Gilles Duceppe," Molnar said.

To tell thekittens apart they weara collarthe colour associated with each party.

"Justin, Tom, Stephen and Elizabeth love to challenge each other and can often be found sparring over important issues like use of the scratching post, access to the food dish and whose turn it is to snuggle with their foster mom," a post on the Regina Cat Rescue's website read.

Justin has been pre-adopted, but the other three are still available. Those interested can start the adoption process by filling out an online application. Details on how to donate tothe kittens' campaign can be found here.