Cool cats looking for a gong

A US woman who trained six cats to play together in a rock band is on the hunt for a miniature gong.

Animal trainer Samantha Martin, from Chicago, is advertising on Craigslist for someone to make the instrument.

Ms Martin, whose Rock Cats act is part of her Acro-Cats show, says she wants to expand their repertoire.

The band currently features Tuna on lead guitar, Pinky on rhythm guitar, Nue on keyboards, and Dakota, Waldo and Fiji on percussion.

It also features guest appearances from a chicken on tambourine and cymbals.

Ms Martin wrote on Craiglist: "Serious, not a joke, I want to incorporate a miniature size gong into the act, but need the mallet on a pulley type system, as I am teaching them to pull on a rope.

"It's kind of hard to explain, but if you are creative and want to give it a shot send me an email."