1/35Phoebe is a 3 year old Cymric breed cat. She was adopted from the RSPCA and loves to play hide and seek, sun bake and get brushed. Picture: Sarah
Fabulous feline photos for International Cat Day
We asked readers to share photos of their cats to celebrate International Cat Day on August 8, here are the pick of the litter.
2/35Playful Domino up for a belly rub Picture: Nashya Dang
3/35Those eyes draw me in every time. Diego. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Penny Morgan
4/35Bastian napping in his favourite spot. Picture: Jo
5/35Four fur siblings and one box. This litter have stayed together since birth Picture: Vanessa
6/35Such an experience watching my cat birth her babies in my bed at 3am Picture: Vanessa
7/35I love Chloe because she is not afraid to be her magnificent, naughty self. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Josie Goggin
8/35A spoilt kitty. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Kristy Garbutt
9/35Romeo at Pet Supersavers - raising money for all the rescue babies... Come meet the real Pikachu. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Tim Tam
10/35Tired out after playing fetch. He loves mini tennis balls. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Maxi Goldsworthy
11/35Bella doing what she does best, giving love. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Melissa Pleschka
12/35My Beautiful Claire playing peak-a-boo. This cat has been a life saver. Love her soooo much. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Marion Tayler
13/35Chilli knows he’s pretty. And smart. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Shelley Dale
14/35Have to see what the neighbours are up to. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Julie Ann
15/35My kitty Ava. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Stacey Edwards
16/35International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Christine Howard
17/35This is Banjo my rescue kitty. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Karen Byth
18/35Tiger-lilley is 6 months old and lives with me and my 2 young children. Our very first kitten and this little cutiness has had our hearts from our first cuddles. So playful and loving. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Cassie Sharp
19/35Puttins. (Pronounced Put Tins) she's such a treasure. My son is autistic and she adores him. She is a real Princess. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Nicky Eaton
20/35So patient is our Button! Loves his cuddles. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Tina Bailey
21/35Named Buddha but he does not have Buddha's personality way too cranky. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Leisel Scherer
22/35Mim is my baby, who is one in a million, he’s very unique and likes to sleep in crazy positions. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Blossfull Elizabeth Peace
23/35Boo Boo is really impressed with her new beanie. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Debbie Burnett
24/35International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Sam Bourke
25/35International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Jessie Belle
26/35International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Kylie Wilkinson
27/35Ted meditating. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Robyn Somers
28/35Miss Milly trying to stop me from working at home. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Nicola Forrester
29/35You don't pick them.... They pick you. My cat is a crazy, silly, run up the wall nut bag but entertainment plus!. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Samantha Francis
30/35International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Jo Smith-steen
31/35Brea 13 years old with her younger hooman sister Amber (11). Brea loves to jump on your lap or any part of your body for a scratch and cuddle. She's a beautiful and caring kitty who loves to be close to us when we are home. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Emma Dickens
32/35. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Michelle Lee Klopper
33/35Playing dress ups with my 2yo. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Stacey Jenkinson
34/35Lulu he’s living his best life. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Kirri Lee
35/35Named Mr PoPo real name Oli hubby called him Mr Popo from Dragonball Z and yes I can't shorten his name has to be the full name when I call him. International Cat Day. Reader pet photos. Picture: Leisel Scherer