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August 17, in the U.S., is Black Cat Appreciation Day, not to be confused with Black Cat Day which is October 27. Black cats, sadly, are often the last to be adopted due to ridiculously long-held and unfounded superstitions.

Let’s celebrate the black cat today by showing your fellow Pandas a photo of the special cat(s) in your life—black or otherwise. After all, they make our lives gentler and more joyous so it’s only right to celebrate them as often as possible.

 

Besides, it’s an excuse to look at pictures of cats.

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    PunchinelloTX
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    V Martinez
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Our Lord Of The Manor, Sankey "Little Boy" (Ahem, Little As In: 'West Highland Terrier' Size Of Little) Sankey Is Booboo's Hubby, Stevenee's Big Adoptive Brother. Sankey Will Be Celebrating His 17th Birthday September 3rd This Year ❣️

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I should also mention that Sankey is a Manx like BooBoo. SteveNee is 'regular' or normal as she has a nice long noodle on her butt 😁

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beany is 4 months old. The week before she was born, he momma let herslf in, had some breakfast and hung out for a few hours. I had never even noticed her outside. A few days later, she comes in again. The 3 time shecame in, I heard kittens under my hoosier cabinet.

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    My Beautiful Boy, Sammy

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