Meet the six ‘beautiful’ kittens who have been named after everyone’s favourite epic fantasy adventure.

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once their cats are ready to find a new family, they can be advertised for adoption, here are some of the latest fledglings…

Six kittens, named after characters from the LORD OF THE RINGS are looking to find a loving home.

Galadriel, Aragorn, Eowyn, Merry, Pippin, Sauron and Smaug are just nine weeks old.

These ‘very friendly’ kittens love human company and will be ready to go to their forever homes from Wednesday September 4.

Animal rescue Cumbria said: “They are all a bundle of energy and love to play! They will make a great addition to any family.”

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The Fellowship can either go in pairs, or individually and could live with school-aged children in the home.

Due to being so young, the kittens can live with other animals in the home, if they are introduced correctly.

There are four female kittens, Galadriel, Aragorn, Eowyn, Merry and Pippin as well as two male kittens, Sauron and Smaug. The kittens have various colours and markings.

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If you think you could offer any of these beautiful cats the forever home they deserve, please fill out an adoption enquiry form for Animal Rescue Cumbria.

Include as much information about yourself, your experience and your previous pets, as possible.