British comedian Russell Brand, best known in the States for a memorable role in the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", has been spending more time in America now that's he's in a tabloid-fodder relationship with singer Katy Perry. There's just one problem: With all his travel away from London, he's had to leave behind his beloved cat Morrissey (named after the legendary lead singer of the Smiths). Now Brand wants to obtain a cat passport so Morrissey can join him in his travels.
"Disappointingly, there's no photo in them, which I was looking forward to," Brand told to the Melbourne Herald Sun. "I was hoping the passport man would look at the picture and go, 'Not that photo -- your cat's smiling!' but sadly that's not going to happen."
While it sounds like a joke, the pet passport system, called PETS (Pet Travel Scheme) does exist in many countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., to help remove the months-long quarantine period that can be enforced when an animal travels internationally. Now pets that have been certified as rabies-free and given an identifying microchip can get a document allowing them to move with their owners easily between participating countries. You can read more about PETS on the British government's official site. Bon voyage, Morrissey!
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He really is a comedian? Aren't comedians supposed to make you laugh. I have only ever seen him on stage announcing someone else with his mincing steps and foul mouth.
Hey actually he's super funny. He has a special that runs either on comedy central or spike I can't remember which one, I have it saved on my directv dvr. Its called Russell Brand Live in New York. If you've never actually watched his standup, dont judge yet, give him a chance. He is funny. Just sayin. Not b*tchin.
This guy is a complete and Total LOSER...
What a sad state of affairs when this is all that AOL could come up with as news. JEEEZ
How this idiot is considered a comedian is the real joke.
Has anyone who's heard this bafoon really think he's anything but?
Reminds me of a book I read when i was a kid "The kings new clothes"
In this case however I think the public knows for certain..
Let's hope his 15 seconds of fame are over
The world has enough LOSERS.
His 15 minutes of fame????,He's been a huge star in the UK for years, building an empire for himself. He is now making a name for himself in the US because of the few movies he's done in which he steals the movie. So 15 minutes of fame, I don't think so you'll probably turning that minutes to years!!!!!
uhm hes actually pretty funny - followed him for a few years now & i love him. and the fact thats hes growing his fan base in the US i think is really great. so like Tara said - think in years - and nothing else.
Just because someone happens to love their Pet (no matter what it is,Cat or Dog)and in this case Cat ,doesnt make them a loser.Animals become like little devoted people ,they dont judge you ,just love unconditionally.I love my Cat and would want him to be able to travel with me,but sometimes this wish would be unreasonable like this Guy,.If he planned on staying in U.S then bringing Cat over would be fine ,but to travel with it back and forth would just be animal cruelty.
I don't even know who this guy is but the fact he loves and misses his cat make him OK in my book.
Yeap! I agree with you.
Who said a dog is a mans best friend? Something special about a guy who loves cats!
I think Russell Brand is so funny and I like him even more now that I know how much he loves his cat. Russell rocks!
Does everyone have this thing of hateing your brother or sister complex? Stop bad mouthing please. Life's too damn short to hear people saying insulting remarks about others. The person in question isnt even there to defend himself. As far as the pet passport. It's certainly different for sure.But its nice to know he loves his pet that much he'd do that. I love my pets as well. If your looking for the perfect gift to give to someone. How about makeing a generous donation to your local ASPCA, humane society or the alley cat foundation nearest you. You can help save a cold lonely scared starveing animal in need of love this christmas. Pass the word around if anything for their sake.. Thankyou and God bless you all!
Any guy who loves his cat that much, and names him after the lead singer for one of the coolest bands ever, if alright in my book!