28 photos of your adorable black cats for Black Cat Day
Black Cat Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom on Oct. 27. But these Halloween-coded beauties deserve love all year round. Here’s some black cat photos from Iowa Starting Line readers.
Ana, a playful black cat, curls up on a soft blanket while holding her owner’s hand. She’s one of 28 adorable black cats submitted by Iowa Starting Line readers in celebration of National Black Cat Day. (Submitted by Christine W.)
These black cats are purr-fect
Get ready for a pawsitively adorable collection of black cat photos submitted by Iowa readers in honor of Black Cat Day!
Click on any photo to enlarge it, then use the left and right arrows to browse through these lovable cats and their big personalities. Enjoy the cuteness!
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Quinnie (Submitted by Susan S.)Sadie (Submitted by Dave S.)Suki. “She’s a feisty little thing named after the Kyoshi Warrior from Avatar: The Last Airbender.” (Submitted by Erin R.)Rosy. “aka Baby” (Submitted by Melissa S.)Luna. “our senior cat” (Submitted by Jasmin H.)Batman. “Here is my extra large black cat! His name is Batman, and he weighs 20lbs, and is probably about 3ft long (nose to tip or tail).” (Submitted by Megan G.)Photo submitted by Valerie T.Poe. “Poe, watching the birds with Shelley.” (Submitted by Ellen G.)Duncan. (Submitted by Carla M.)Lulu. “Very sassy” (Submitted by Cami S.)Oreo and Pennie. “Here is Oreo with Pennie and their kitten.” (Submitted by Todd A.)Simon. “Simon the tuxie from Iowa City!” (Submitted by Stephanie D.)Photo submitted by Eugene A.The Mister. “This is my perfect baby boy – the mister” (Submitted by Maddy T.)Photo submitted by Jeri F.Monty. “Here’s my black cat, Monty (Inigo Montoya; his brother is Fezzik) who we’ve been loving on since we adopted him in June!” (Submitted by Lauren M., North Liberty.)Azzell. (Submitted by Janet M.)Boo. (Submitted by Alecia L.)Bug. “He’s very small and frail. Runt of the litter. Very sick as a kitten and can hardly meow and rarely purrs despite being so content being around people!” (Submitted by Itzel.)Photo submitted by Sheleen M.Noche. (Submitted by Cindy L., Des Moines.)Braveheart. (Submitted by DM Wessels.)Mia. “Our black cat Mia. She lived until she was 19 years old when old age crept up on her. She’s been gone several years, but she was a good kitty.” (Submitted by Jill B.)Photo submitted by Barbara H.Ana. “I love black cats! Here is my silly girl, Ana.” (Submitted by Christine W.)Photo submitted by Nancy H.Pismo. “This was Pismo two days before she left us (August 2010 – September 2026). She had an alpha personality and was ready to take on any neighborhood cat even in her most frail state. You could pet her only as long as she deemed appropriate. If you did not heed her flipping tail, she probably bit you. We miss her unpredictable presence.” (Submitted by Nancy M.)Photo submitted by Gina M.
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