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Some cat lovers' idea of great content is pictures of cats, cute kitten pictures, kitty photo albums, or picture galleries of cats. These pages are an eyefeast of exactly that: Just one kitty picture after another, including cat breed picture galleries, cat pictures sorted by color, kitten photos, and much more.
Kids and Cats Picture Gallery
Kids who are taught early-on to love and respect cats will grow up to be responsible adults who will make a difference in the animal kingdom. These pictures show kids making a head start, and their love for cats is evident in every photo. We're not only showing girls, either. It's time for the old stereotype of "a boy with his dog" to move over and make room for "a young man and his cat," as some…
Cats' Special Spots Picture Gallery
While we love our cats from head to toe to tail tip, most of us have a favorite spot on our cat that is so endearing we want to kiss it every time we see it. Join with us in oooohing and awwwwing over these photos of our cats' special spots.
Longhair Cats Picture Gallery
Longhaired cats are prized for the beauty of their coats - long and glossy, fluffy, or thick and rich. Longhair breeds include the popular Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Persian, Siberian, and Somali. Although grooming a longhair cat can be time-consuming, many cat lovers find the extra work well worth the time, when their friends oooh and ahhh over the beauty of their cats.
2008 Cat Picture of the Week Gallery
The About.com Cats site has a Cat Picture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. This gallery is starting fresh for the year 2008, and my intent is to post subsequent galleries each year. Other Cat of the Week galleries are linked here. I do not accept photos submitted directly for "Cat of the Week" pages. Instead, they are chosen by me from cat pictures submitted for the many di…
2007 Memorials to Special Cats
Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also to help you through the grieving process. These memorials speak for themselves of the bond between humans and cats that transcends life itself. This memorial gallery includes photos received in 2007
Cute Cat Pictures
The very best photo ops for cat lovers is when we capture on film or disc a cat in a comical pose or napping in a strange place, such as a cooking pot or the bathroom sink. Enjoy this assembly of fun cat picture galleries, including Container Cats, TV Cats, Office Cats, Cat Olympics, and more.
Special Cats Picture Galleries
While every cat picture is special to someone, there are a few categories of cat photo galleries that are extra special. Enjoy these pictures of senior cats, the special needs cats picture gallery, pictures of cats rescued by special people, and picture memorials to some very special cats.
Readers' Cat Collectibles Picture Gallery
Cat collectibles are the finishing touch for homes that revolved around their resident cats. Almost nothing is more exciting to a cat lover than finding a new and unique object of art to add to his or her cat collectibles display. These pictures of cat collectibles were submitted to readers of cats.about.com, and represent the love these people have for their own cats. Enjoy this photo gallery of Readers' Cat Collectibles.
Cat Collectibles Picture Gallery
Confirmed cat lovers are inclined to surround themselves, not only with their furry feline friends, but their homes are often decorated to the max with cat memorabilia. As the About.com Guide to Cats, I am no exception. Over the year I have acquired either by purchase or by gifts from family and friends a plethora of cat figurines, picture frames, quilts, and other wonderful cat collectibles. I hope you enjoy my personal Cat Collectibles Picture Gallery.
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I receive hundreds of photo submittals from my site every month, and many of them do not make the cut. Find out why your photo has not (yet) appeared on the Cats web site at about.com
Chitter-Chatter Cats Video
View this You Tube Video by Richard Norton of two Bengal cats chattering at a bird outside the window.
Cat Head Theatre Video
Enjoy this creative and amusing video by Naked Rabbit, giving a hilarious rendition of Shakespeare as done by a cat.
Comical Cats Picture Gallery
There is nothing quite so endearing as a cat at its comical best, particularly because they take themselves so very seriously. Whether it be a mighty hunter, a cat overcome by his own curiosity, or a cat sleeping, legs akimbo, in perfect bliss, I think you will agree that comical cats are cats at their best. Enjoy these funny pictures in our Comical Cats Picture Gallery.
The Complete Cat
The inimitable working of the body parts of cats epitomizes the concept of form and function. Let's examine some of those parts that make up the cat.
Cats and Their Pets Picture Gallery
For centuries, cats have been happy to live in harmony with dogs, rabbits, goldfish and other domesticated critters, as these pictures with attest to. However, cat lovers all know that a cat is the sole owner of his or her household and every living being who resides in it. The typical cat will look at the household dog and think "Mine!", which should surprise no one. Enjoy these photos submitted by readers of cats with their "pets."
Christmas Cats Picture Gallery
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
Black Cats Picture Gallery
October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery.
Calico Cats Picture Gallery
Calico cats represent the brilliant rainbow of colors in a sunny July day. Of all cat color patterns, Calicos are perhaps the loveliest with their tri-colored exuberance. Although most Calicos are females because of genetics, the rare male does sometimes pop up, as you will see in this cats picture album.
Just Kittens Picture Gallery
Everybody loves kittens, and kitten lovers particularly enjoy looking at pictures of kittens. Enjoy these reader-submitted photos of kittens then submit your own kitten pictures, using the Photo Guidelines. Please use 'Kitten Picture' as the subject of your email.
Two Kittens Picture Gallery
If you are thinking about getting a kitten, you should know that two kittens are better than one, for a number of reasons. Enjoy these photos submitted by readers of their own living proof that two kittens are better than one, then submit photos of your own two kittens.
Kitten Diary
Ev Russel, of Kinross Folds, shares the progress of a litter of kittens from birth to one month and beyond. Enjoy this illustrated Kitten Diary and watch these kittens grow.
Tabby Cats Picture Gallery
March marks the first month of Spring, when the earth is rich with promises of things to be. Tabby cats are almost as old as Mother earth herself, and are the epitome of Catness in all its wonder and glory. This month we salute our Tabby Cat friends as the cats for March's Cat Picture Calendar with dozens of pictures of Tabbies.
Tuxedo Cats Picture Gallery
Black and white cats are like snowflakes: you'll never see any two with identical markings, but Tuxedos usually have some form of a white "V" on the chest-- very formal and striking. Our May Cats Picture Calendar is dedicated to Tuxedo cats and other black-and-white cats because... well, just because. Maybe for the Spring Prom tuxedos, although I'm sure my readers can figure out some better justifications. Enjoy these pictures of striking tuxedo cats.
Senior Cats Picture Gallery
If we are very lucky, all of our cats who share our homes will become seniors, and they will share long and happy lives with us. Senior cats are very wise and teach us lessons in acceptance as they stoicly accept their frailties, along with the minstrations of those who love them and are loved by them. This Senior Cats Picture Gallery honors those cats who have spent their lives enriching ours.
Special Needs Cats Picture Gallery
Special Needs Cats have a valid place in the overall scheme of things. They demonstrate the unique ability cats have to overcome what we humans would consider as "disabilities," and handle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and FIV with amazing resilience and acceptance; certain lessons we can profit from. This Special Needs Picture Album serves as a testament to the courage, spunk, and "catitude" exhibited by these special cats.
Memorials to Special Cats - Picture Gallery
Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also to help you through the grieving process. These memorials speak for themselves of the bond between humans and cats that transcends life itself.
Polydactyl Cats Picture Gallery
Whether called "polydactyls," "Hemingway Cats," or "Mittens," these many-toed cats warm the hearts and hearths of those people fortunate to share a home with one. The extra toes on polydactyl cats produce very wide feet which have been variously described as resembling "paddles," "snowshoes," or "waffles," when they walk You'll appreciate those descriptions when you see these pictures of polydactyl kitties submitted by readers of About.cats.
Cats Watching TV
Indoor cats sometimes become bored, and television can often be entertaining to them, if the program material is cat-approved. Wildlife programs are a favorite, but the coming trend is 'kitty' TV - DVDs and video tapes made with cats' entertainment in mind. Do your cats watch TV? Enjoy this picture gallery of "couch potato cats" watching TV and then submit your own pictures.
Office Cats Picture Gallery
Those of us who spend a lot of time on computers often have one or more office cats as assistants. We become proficient at dragging a 15 pound cat around with the mouse or peering around a paw on the monitor. Some of our helpers have even given new meaning to 'CAT scan.' Whatever their area of expertise, these office cat pictures provide proof that cats make great office assistants.
Top Cat Picture Album Favorites
Some cat lovers' idea of great content is pictures of cats, cute kitten pictures, kitty photo albums, or picture galleries of cats. These pages are an eyefeast of exactly that: Just one kitty picture after another, including breed picture galleries, cat pictures sorted by color, kitten photos, and much more.
Cats Being Cats Picture Gallery
Cats are at their very best when they are simply being themselves. Enjoy this picture gallery of cats being cats, all sent by readers of cats.about.com.
Cat Picture of the Week Gallery
The About.com site for Cats has a CatPicture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. A weekly email Cat of the Week newsletter, which rotates at random through previous Cat of the Week Pictures, also includes pictures of some cats which did not appear on the main page. They are all gathered here together in a new Cat Picture of the Week Gallery.
Cat Olympics: Picture Gallery of Kitty Olympic Events
While human Olympics are held only in summer or winter, and are only held every two years, Cat Olympics sports are held year-round, every year. Join us in this fun and exciting picture gallery of Cat Olympics, featuring special events, such as Mouse Hockey, Power Sleeping, Synchronized Sleeping, Bird Watching, Relay Drinking, Compulsory Yawning, and much, much more. The best news is that you can enter your own cats in these Cat Olympic Events!
Cat Rescue Picture Gallery
Thousands of volunteers all over the world dedicate their lives to cat rescue operations, whether it be TNR, feral cat colony management, fostering rescued cats and kittens, or rehoming stray cats. Browse this picture album of rescued cats, including some happy ending stories, and consider if you have what it takes for this rewarding challenge of cat rescue.
Cat Rescue Picture Gallery - Personal Rescues
Cat rescue not only involves organized groups, but also those generous individuals who rescue abandoned, injured, or abused cats and personally adopt them into their own homes. These pictures depict cats whose lives have changed completely in their new forever homes.
Cat of the Week Email Newsletter
Each week, you'll receive a selection of the best entries from our online Photo Gallery, delivered directly to your mailbox. You'll meet cunning kittens, popular tabby cats, rare and exotic purebred cats, black cats, calico cats, everything but green cats!
FAQ - How do I submit a picture of my cat to About Cats
One of the most frequently asked question by far on the About Cats site is 'How do I submit a picture of my cat?' Read the reply and bookmark the link to the Photo Submittal page.
FAQ - How can I get rid of pet redeye in pictures of my cat
Are you troubled with 'pet redeye' in flash pictures you take of your cat? Find help here with this FAQ.
Photographing Cats - Tips from the NYI
Have you forgotten to photograph the four-legged members of your family? The family cat, for instance? These tips from the New York Institute of Photography (NYI), America's oldest and largest photography school, will show you how you can capture your favorite feline on film.
Can I submit cat photos by "snail mail?"
A reader wants to send a photo, but does not have a digital scanner nor a dicam. She wants to know if she can submit her cat photos via regular mail. FAQ on About Cats
Top Picks - Products for Displaying Cat Pictures
There is no pride quite so personal as the pride of a cat lover over his or her cats, and no better way to share that pride than with pictures. You can always spot a true cat lover by the number of cat pictures displayed in her home, and these products provide everything needed to make the most of those cat photo displays.

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