One of the newer cat breeds, the Devon rex has fascinating origins. Deep in rural England, a genetic mutation gave rise to a curly-coated kitten – who became the progenitor of the breed.
Michelle Laver lives on a boat on the Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire and has to regularly convince "well-meaning people" that her Cornish Rex cat, Lulu, does not need to be rescued.
"Magnificent! Beautiful! Stunning! (These) are a couple words used to describe these Selkirk Rex kittens who are now ready for their new homes!" the shelter's post at 11 a.m. on Dec. 18 read.