PET owners around the world celebrated International Cat Day on thursday - and we knew you'd be fur-ious if we didn't give you a chance to share photos of your magnificent moggies.

A whole 24 hours was dedicated to the popular pets and you didn't let us down with your best cat pics. 

See the gallery below

Community answers

International Cat Day: send us photos of your cat

"Send us pictures of your marvellous moggies to mark International Cat Day."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Sam Barrett

What is your response?This is my Happy cat family.

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Herald Series: This is my Happy cat family.This is my Happy cat family.
Herald Series: This is my Happy cat family.This is my Happy cat family.
Herald Series: This is my Happy cat family.This is my Happy cat family.
Herald Series: This is my Happy cat family.This is my Happy cat family.

From Penny Heath

What is your response?Mrs Tibbs “not sure what that white stuff is?”

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Herald Series: Mrs Tibbs “not sure what that white stuff is?”Mrs Tibbs “not sure what that white stuff is?”

From Angelika Maciag

What is your response?His name is Zac ☺️

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Herald Series: His name is Zac ☺️His name is Zac ☺️
Herald Series: His name is Zac ☺️His name is Zac ☺️
Herald Series: His name is Zac ☺️His name is Zac ☺️
Herald Series: His name is Zac ☺️His name is Zac ☺️

From Katrina Snape

What is your response?11 year old Tinkerbell

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Herald Series: 11 year old Tinkerbell11 year old Tinkerbell

From Hayley Jakes

What is your response?My beautiful 10 week old kitten named jasper, hes black and grey and loves sleeping behind my head.

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Herald Series: My beautiful 10 week old kitten named jasper, hes black and grey and loves sleeping behind my head.My beautiful 10 week old kitten named jasper, hes black and grey and loves sleeping behind my head.

From Community contributor

What is your response?1.Frankie posing for the camera 2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed 3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa 4.Frankie playing with his toy fish

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Herald Series: 1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish
Herald Series: 1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish
Herald Series: 1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish
Herald Series: 1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish1.Frankie posing for the camera2.Frankie Sleeping on his new cat bed3.Frankie having cuddles on the sofa4.Frankie playing with his toy fish

From Charity Denton

What is your response?Tiger, 1, following me on my morning dog walk!

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Herald Series: Tiger, 1, following me on my morning dog walk!Tiger, 1, following me on my morning dog walk!

From Anthony Morris

What is your response?This is Mr Claus of Farmoor, Oxon.

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Herald Series: This is Mr Claus of Farmoor, Oxon.This is Mr Claus of Farmoor, Oxon.
Herald Series: This is Mr Claus of Farmoor, Oxon.This is Mr Claus of Farmoor, Oxon.

From Sandeep Murthy

What is your response?My 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the house

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Herald Series: My 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the houseMy 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the house
Herald Series: My 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the houseMy 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the house
Herald Series: My 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the houseMy 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the house
Herald Series: My 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the houseMy 18 month female Somali cat Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”) relaxing in various spots around the house

From Julie Niven

What is your response?My daughters cat Boo Boo

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Herald Series: My daughters cat Boo BooMy daughters cat Boo Boo

From Sandeep Murthy

What is your response?My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)

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Herald Series: My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)
Herald Series: My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)
Herald Series: My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)
Herald Series: My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)My 18 month old female Somali cat, named Rani (Hindi word meaning “queen”)

From Jade Sturdy

What is your response?KitKat watching the birds in the garden

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Herald Series: KitKat watching the birds in the gardenKitKat watching the birds in the garden

From Kaylee Enevoldsen

What is your response?Alfie being a poser

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Herald Series: Alfie being a poserAlfie being a poser
Herald Series: Alfie being a poserAlfie being a poser

From Syeda Butterworth

What is your response?My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.

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Herald Series: My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.
Herald Series: My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.
Herald Series: My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.My fur babies are keeping an eye on everything. The black and white one is Smudge. He was very sadly taken away from us at the weekend after a hit and run. Tortoise shell Angel is his mum and then there's Momo who is the mature one.

From Vicki Olchawski

What is your response?Mr Goat and Nero enjoying a snooze

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Herald Series: Mr Goat and Nero enjoying a snoozeMr Goat and Nero enjoying a snooze
Herald Series: Mr Goat and Nero enjoying a snoozeMr Goat and Nero enjoying a snooze

From Lisa Lewtas-yates

What is your response?Bella..

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Herald Series: Bella..Bella..

From Community contributor

What is your response?This is my cat Rosie she is 16 years old in the garden 😻

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Herald Series: This is my cat Rosie she is 16 years old in the garden 😻This is my cat Rosie she is 16 years old in the garden 😻

From Community contributor

What is your response?Cool for cats

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Herald Series: Cool for catsCool for cats

From Community contributor

What is your response?Where's the beach?

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Herald Series: Where's the beach?Where's the beach?

From Community contributor

What is your response?Alfie living his best life!

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Herald Series: Alfie living his best life!Alfie living his best life!

From Ann Warner

What is your response?Carrot

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Herald Series: CarrotCarrot
Herald Series: CarrotCarrot
Herald Series: CarrotCarrot

From Lucy Melhuish

What is your response?Our lovely cat, George, helping us move house! We rescued him at 8 years old from Oxford Animal Sanctuary.

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Herald Series: Our lovely cat, George, helping us move house! We rescued him at 8 years old from Oxford Animal Sanctuary.Our lovely cat, George, helping us move house! We rescued him at 8 years old from Oxford Animal Sanctuary.

From Sian Henry

What is your response?Tabby and white Sabre, tortie and white Biscuit

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Herald Series: Tabby and white Sabre, tortie and white BiscuitTabby and white Sabre, tortie and white Biscuit
Herald Series: Tabby and white Sabre, tortie and white BiscuitTabby and white Sabre, tortie and white Biscuit

From Community contributor

What is your response?International box day too

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Herald Series: International box day tooInternational box day too

From Karen Madronal

What is your response?Amber helping with the ironing?!

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Herald Series: Amber helping with the ironing?!Amber helping with the ironing?!

From Community contributor

What is your response?23 years old Gabby.

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Herald Series: 23 years old Gabby.23 years old Gabby.
Herald Series: 23 years old Gabby.23 years old Gabby.
Herald Series: 23 years old Gabby.23 years old Gabby.

From Janet Smith

What is your response?Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!

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Herald Series: Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!
Herald Series: Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!
Herald Series: Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!Bentley spending a day at the vets ,and enjoying the garden !!

From Jacob Catman

What is your response?There is something wrong with my cat

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Herald Series: There is something wrong with my catThere is something wrong with my cat

From Community contributor

What is your response?Sisters ❤

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Herald Series: Sisters ❤Sisters ❤

From Gordon Craig

What is your response?Thumps and Sparks

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Herald Series: Thumps and SparksThumps and Sparks
Herald Series: Thumps and SparksThumps and Sparks

From Shirah Qume

What is your response?Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!

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Herald Series: Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!
Herald Series: Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!
Herald Series: Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!
Herald Series: Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!Mitzee doing what she does best.. sleeping and being CUTE!

From SUSAN CARRUTHERS

What is your response?Tiggy the bengal and Dylan the British blue

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Herald Series: Tiggy the bengal and Dylan the British blueTiggy the bengal and Dylan the British blue
Herald Series: Tiggy the bengal and Dylan the British blueTiggy the bengal and Dylan the British blue

From Community contributor

What is your response?Toby the Tabby

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Herald Series: Toby the TabbyToby the Tabby

From Vicky Hudson

What is your response?This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁

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Herald Series: This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁
Herald Series: This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁
Herald Series: This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁This is tache... because she has a moustache 😁

From Community contributor

What is your response?This our late cat Robbie named after Robbie Williams because of is his song Tiger pants . He used to love sitting in big plant pots in the summer after they had just been filled with soft compost .

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Herald Series: This our late cat Robbie named after Robbie Williams because of is his song Tiger pants . He used to love sitting in big plant pots in the summer after they had just been filled with soft compost .This our late cat Robbie named after Robbie Williams because of is his song Tiger pants . He used to love sitting in big plant pots in the summer after they had just been filled with soft compost .

From Jenny Vaughan

What is your response?This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.

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Herald Series: This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.
Herald Series: This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.
Herald Series: This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.
Herald Series: This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.This is Patch. He is four years old and loves tuna and cuddles ♥ We adopted him from Four Paws Rescue Cat Rescue - they are fantastic.

From Rachel Mchattie

What is your response?Pepsi

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Herald Series: PepsiPepsi

From Lucy Roberts

What is your response?Sprocket the Mainecoon Just over 6 months old

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Herald Series: Sprocket the MainecoonJust over 6 months oldSprocket the MainecoonJust over 6 months old

From Gemma Wheeler

What is your response?Kobi, Lexi & Neo

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Herald Series: Kobi, Lexi & NeoKobi, Lexi & Neo
Herald Series: Kobi, Lexi & NeoKobi, Lexi & Neo
Herald Series: Kobi, Lexi & NeoKobi, Lexi & Neo
Herald Series: Kobi, Lexi & NeoKobi, Lexi & Neo

From Amy Hadden

What is your response?Manny, our Scottish rescue cat cousin. This is how he sleeps.

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Herald Series: Manny, our Scottish rescue cat cousin. This is how he sleeps.Manny, our Scottish rescue cat cousin. This is how he sleeps.

From Amy Allen

What is your response?Gretel chilling in her home

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Herald Series: Gretel chilling in her homeGretel chilling in her home
Herald Series: Gretel chilling in her homeGretel chilling in her home

From stacey griffin

What is your response?Relaxing at Bicester Vets

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Herald Series: Relaxing at Bicester VetsRelaxing at Bicester Vets

From Community contributor

What is your response?our floppy kitten Blue!

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Herald Series: our floppy kitten Blue!our floppy kitten Blue!
Herald Series: our floppy kitten Blue!our floppy kitten Blue!

From Laura B

What is your response?William just resting.

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Herald Series: William just resting.William just resting.

From Community contributor

What is your response?William sleeping in the cupboard.

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Herald Series: William sleeping in the cupboard.William sleeping in the cupboard.

From Anna Wright

What is your response?Poppy

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Herald Series: PoppyPoppy

From Naomi Fry

What is your response?This is Amber and Meg. Amber loves any box or pile of clothes for a bed. She also loves biscuits at supper time and being brushed. Meg looks grumpy most of the time but, a softie at heart, she’ll snuggle up to you and start dribbling if you pick her up!

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Herald Series: This is Amber and Meg. Amber loves any box or pile of clothes for a bed. She also loves biscuits at supper time and being brushed. Meg looks grumpy most of the time but, a softie at heart, she’ll snuggle up to you and start dribbling if you pick her up!This is Amber and Meg. Amber loves any box or pile of clothes for a bed. She also loves biscuits at supper time and being brushed. Meg looks grumpy most of the time but, a softie at heart, she’ll snuggle up to you and start dribbling if you pick her up!
Herald Series: This is Amber and Meg. Amber loves any box or pile of clothes for a bed. She also loves biscuits at supper time and being brushed. Meg looks grumpy most of the time but, a softie at heart, she’ll snuggle up to you and start dribbling if you pick her up!This is Amber and Meg. Amber loves any box or pile of clothes for a bed. She also loves biscuits at supper time and being brushed. Meg looks grumpy most of the time but, a softie at heart, she’ll snuggle up to you and start dribbling if you pick her up!

From Alexis Irving

What is your response?Boris the cat , sitting in his favourite flower pot .

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Herald Series: Boris the cat , sitting in his favourite flower pot .Boris the cat , sitting in his favourite flower pot .

From Helen Summersbee

What is your response?My special 17 year rescue from OAS

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Herald Series: My special 17 year rescue from OASMy special 17 year rescue from OAS
Herald Series: My special 17 year rescue from OASMy special 17 year rescue from OAS
Herald Series: My special 17 year rescue from OASMy special 17 year rescue from OAS

From Emma Jones

What is your response?Ozzy the model cat

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Herald Series: Ozzy the model catOzzy the model cat
Herald Series: Ozzy the model catOzzy the model cat
Herald Series: Ozzy the model catOzzy the model cat
Herald Series: Ozzy the model catOzzy the model cat

From Community contributor

What is your response?Kimbo from UAE left in the desert now lives inn spain

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Herald Series: Kimbo from UAE left in the desert now lives inn spainKimbo from UAE left in the desert now lives inn spain
Herald Series: Kimbo from UAE left in the desert now lives inn spainKimbo from UAE left in the desert now lives inn spain

From Kathryn Belcher

What is your response?This is Esme our beautiful rescue indoor cat.

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Herald Series: This is Esme our beautiful rescue indoor cat.This is Esme our beautiful rescue indoor cat.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Luna being lazy

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Herald Series: Luna being lazyLuna being lazy

From Joel Concepcion

What is your response?Snap this photo in St Catz college oxford. Not sure if its looking for the owner. Don't know the name but since its visiting the St Catz College Oxford Royal Acadamy I gave it a name# Catzora. Hope it find its way home

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Herald Series: Snap this photo in St Catz college oxford. Not sure if its looking for the owner. Don't know the name but since its visiting the St Catz College Oxford Royal Acadamy I gave it a name# Catzora. Hope it find its way homeSnap this photo in St Catz college oxford. Not sure if its looking for the owner. Don't know the name but since its visiting the St Catz College Oxford Royal Acadamy I gave it a name# Catzora. Hope it find its way home

From Community contributor

What is your response?My gorgeous Healey

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Herald Series: My gorgeous HealeyMy gorgeous Healey
Herald Series: My gorgeous HealeyMy gorgeous Healey

From Community contributor

What is your response?Clark thought he was being given a Dickie bird not a Dickie bow ❤

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Herald Series: Clark thought he was being given a Dickie bird not a Dickie bow ❤Clark thought he was being given a Dickie bird not a Dickie bow ❤

From Emma Biggs

What is your response?My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!

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Herald Series: My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!
Herald Series: My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!
Herald Series: My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!
Herald Series: My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!My beautiful Bengal Bengie who thinks he is human!

From Grant Lucas

What is your response?My little man Anakin on his first day out

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Herald Series: My little man Anakin on his first day outMy little man Anakin on his first day out

From Jessica Joseph

What is your response?Benny

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Herald Series: BennyBenny
Herald Series: BennyBenny
Herald Series: BennyBenny

From Phil Saunders

What is your response?Kiki Saunders having a nap

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Herald Series: Kiki Saunders having a napKiki Saunders having a nap

From Jessica Joseph

What is your response?My Romanian rescue, Luna

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Herald Series: My Romanian rescue, LunaMy Romanian rescue, Luna

From Juliana Buzzi

What is your response?Doritos

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Herald Series: DoritosDoritos

From Ricky Mckee

What is your response?My cat Lenny

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Herald Series: My cat LennyMy cat Lenny
Herald Series: My cat LennyMy cat Lenny
Herald Series: My cat LennyMy cat Lenny
Herald Series: My cat LennyMy cat Lenny

From Davidson Saxon

What is your response?Timmy outside by some plants

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Herald Series: Timmy outside by some plantsTimmy outside by some plants

From Ian Marriott

What is your response?My neighbours cat, Botley

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Herald Series: My neighbours cat, BotleyMy neighbours cat, Botley

From Lisa Lewtas-yates

What is your response?Indie..

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Herald Series: Indie..Indie..

From Linda Wilkinson

What is your response?Sandy, having her morning nap.

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Herald Series: Sandy, having her morning nap.Sandy, having her morning nap.

From Hannah Adams

What is your response?Sir Albus Buble Adams A much loved family Maine Coon. Our gentle giant.

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Herald Series: Sir Albus Buble AdamsA much loved family Maine Coon. Our gentle giant.Sir Albus Buble AdamsA much loved family Maine Coon. Our gentle giant.

From Rebecca Hudson

What is your response?Nala

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Herald Series: NalaNala

From David Saxon

What is your response?Timmy with his best friend

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Herald Series: Timmy with his best friendTimmy with his best friend