Two cats rescued in Wrexham, named after a famous comedy duo, hope the launch of a new movie could aid their search for a new forever home.

Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy are brother cats, and currently based at the RSPCA's Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre at Upper Colwyn Bay.

The siblings’ search for forever home happiness comes as a new film Stan & Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, hits UK cinemas.

Stanley and Oliver came into the RSPCA’s care in June 2018 as kittens – having been rescued from a Wrexham property, where multiple animals were being kept in filthy conditions.

Oliver is a black domestic shorthair, who can be shy with strangers but is very affectionate once he gets to know somebody.

Stanley, a tabby domestic shorthair crossbreed, is a shy guy, but comes out of his shell to play and chase toys.

Animal centre staff would consider either rehoming the cats together or separately, depending on the set-up of any prospective new owner.

Chris Butler, of the RSPCA Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre, said: “Film goers across North Wales will be flocking to cinemas to watch the return of Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy to the big screens.

“But we’d also urge people from across the region to come and meet our very own Stan and Ollie too – here at the Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre.

“These two beautiful cats have been in our care for a number of months - and we're really hoping their famous new names, and the launch of this film, will help showcase what amazing pets these cats can be.

“Our centre is open every day of the week except Wednesday - between 11am and 4pm. We'd urge anyone eager to meet Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy to get in touch.”