MARRIED MOTHER WINS DISTRICT BEAUTY CROWN; KITTENS EAT SASH BEFORE OFFICIAL PHOTOS.

Married mother Celestine became the first cat with three kittens and a joint mortgage to win the district beauty crown. Judges praised her composure. They had not yet met the children.

By the official photos, the sash was a damp ribbon with ambitions. All three kittens were batting the remains while their father explained that he had been ‘watching them, technically.’

Celestine kept the tiara, thanked her supporters and requested a replacement husband. Organizers said that was outside the prize package. She is apealing.