National Cat Day Photos: Our Favorites From Northern Virginia

VIRGINIA — National Cat Day falls on Oct. 29, a purrfect reason to spoil your kitty or simply enjoy a snuggle. Along with encouraging cute cat photos, the holiday raises awareness about adoptable pets at local shelters.

If you don't have a companion yet, there are plenty of cats awaiting at DC area shelters and rescue groups. According to the ASPCA, 3.2 million cats enter shelters each year; about half of these are adopted. Use ASPCA's adoptable cat finder to locate pets near your zip code.

And now the moment you've been waiting for: cat photos. We asked readers to submit photos of their feline friends, and you responded in a huge way. Here are some of the photo submissions from Patch readers in Northern Virginia.

Do you think Loki and Thor get along well? Submitted by Bob Dores

Holmes and Watson definitely get along. Submitted by Allison Cohen Kelly

Bruce, the "not quite caped crusader" Submitted by Dawn Herrick Blase

What you're seeing isn't your shadow — it's Shadow the cat! Submitted by Randy Merritt

Omaha just popped out to say hello. Submitted by Renee O'brien

"Koa in the rabbit hole" Submitted by Kosuke Vasquez

Sisters Pansy and Poppy look comfy during their cat nap. Submitted by Lynn Sabia

We'll leave you with this adorable kitten. Submitted by Vanessa Moss Parks