"Purrfect is a rented cat that happens to be a rescue," a source tells E! News.
"It was Cee Lo's idea to have a cat this season; however, due to his travel schedule, he is not able to care for an animal full-time. Cee Lo liked the idea of working with a rescue as he loves animals."
Also, we're told, Purrfect, who lives with Benay Karp, owner of Benay's Bird & Animal Rental, "tweets from her iPawd" and has a Facebook page.
Among the feline's interests: "Fish, diamonds, cashmere," and she lists her location as "@ceelogreen's lap."
Good grief, that's cute!
NBC had no comment as to what Purrfect's per diem is, but one report pegged it at $350 a day, including $45 an hour for her trainers. The money goes toward her long-term care and maintaining her lifestyle once she has retired from showbiz.
—Reporting by Sharareh Drury
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