They're Bieber believers in Brunswick West

Cat Justin Bieber

JUSTIN Bieber is known to chill out in Brunswick West's hotspots snacking on sardines.

The youngster loves to receive cuddles from adoring fans but may cough up a hairball or two in the process.

After a rough start to life the once homeless kitten has now found loving owners in the form of Brunswick West pet photographer Erin McNulty and her partner Jeremy Robinson.

The pair decided to adopt the treasured tabby after fostering Justin Bieber and his brother, Mr Moo, through PetRescue, a not-for-profit organisation that finds new homes for lost and abandoned pets.

Mr Moo was adopted by another family shortly after they took in the kittens and they soon decided they couldn't let their little star go to another family.

"He is the most chilled out, sweet-natured cat. He loves cuddles," Ms McNulty said. "When we decided to adopt him we tried to think of a new name but we couldn't - he's Justin Bieber. We often say that we have Bieber fever."

The moniker was given to the kitten by the teenage daughter of one of his previous PetRescue foster carers, but Ms McNulty won't be making any YouTube videos of him singing along to the teen idol any time soon.

"There is no Justin Bieber music played in this household," she said.

PetRescue will be at Whiskas World at the Royal Melbourne Show from September 28 to October 2 to provide information and advice.