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Cats are the pet of the month in the Hunter. We all have that memorable moment when we first met our little feline friends. Maybe you met yours at an animal shelter, or you have grown up with them by your side. Late last year,&nbsp;Pet Insurance Australia released the top names for dogs and cats. Judging by the list, if you named your little friend Luna,&nbsp;Coco, or&nbsp;Leo, you’re not alone. Other popular names were Simba,&nbsp;Milo, and Max. To celebrate all things cat we want to showcase your cute and cuddly pets. Send in your purr-fect&nbsp;photos to betina.hughes@fairfaxmedia.com.au to have them included in our gallery of the cats of the Hunter. Related content: Pets available for adoption at RSPCA Hunter Shelter

Got the Hunter's cutest cat? Send your photos to betina.hughes@fairfaxmedia.com.au

CAT: One of my Sphynx cats "Shami". Picture: Rebecca Sanders

CAT: Saki the cat and Kaiser the dog. Picture: Dean Koenig

CAT: This is Sheldon (Shelly for short) our family's lavender point ragdoll. He has the same quirky personality as his namesake on Big Bang Theory. Picture: Lisa Green

CAT: Cupcake from Scone. Picture: Marita Hume

CAT: This is our cutie Ava. The third child... Picture: Shaye Seaton

CAT: Zara (tortus shell) 7 months old, rescued from the RSPCA and a HUGE snuggle bug.  Picture: Rebecca Saville

CAT: Ameerah (black and white) 2 years old, rescued from a Sydney rescue group my big girl and very first love. Picture: Rebecca Saville

CAT: Nellie from Lochinvar. Picture: Sheree & Tim Allen

CAT: Frankie from Lochinvar. Picture: Sheree & Tim Allen

CAT: Our cat Ruby (a Ragdoll cat) who has had a tough year with her being diagnosed with kidney failure and the arrival of a human baby in the house but she is still our gentle and loving little kitty..Picture: Katrina Bunnik

CAT: Our old man Snickelfritz, who passed away in march. 

CAT: This is Dexter. 
We adopted our 9 year old Tabby from the RSPCA last year. He's the biggest sook and loves to cuddle whenever he gets the chance!

CAT: Our 3 year old Persian Marley. The best cat we could ever ask for! She came to us at 2 years old and my Boston terrier and just bonded. She grooms him and plays like mad!

CAT: Our Oscar pictured is 11 year old Rutherford RSPCA rescue. 

CAT: This is Charlie, one of our many cats, who as you can see is a bit spoilt!

CAT: My beautiful Felix. Adopted last year from the RSPCA. He is so gorgeous and affectionate

CAT: This is Mario, you have to fight for space in the bed!

CAT: Miss Zara, rescue from the RSPCA, 7 months old and a HUGE snuggle bug!

CAT: Our 8 mth old ragdoll Skyla. Full of character and affection!

CAT: Gobby - 4 years old, dubious parentage, long criminal history, now spoilt house cat ...my daughters best friend xx

CAT: My cat Buddy, who went to Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday as he had cancer in his ear......beautiful friendly fellow who was 14 years old. RIP Buddy

CAT: Our cat called Mousey awww shes so cute!!!

CAT: Our duchess ! Rescue cat that we love to bits

CAT: Miss Ameerah, rescue from a Sydney rescue group. 2 years old, my big girl

CAT: This is Turbo he was 8wks old when rescued from RSPCA . Now 1 year old and a true (family member).

CAT: Spooky, my rescue kitten in her tradie outfit!

CAT: Bindy Hannah gorgeous! As named by my then 3yr old

CAT: My handsome little man Nimble. 9 years old. Stole my heart from the first day I laid eyes on him. 

CAT: Ruby Cant - this was my jeck until he was run over on the road not long ago. when i'd find a whisker I would call it a present from jeck. since his death I have made a vase full of whiskers in a frame

CAT: Buddy who loves to relax in the sun and hide

CAT: This is larry as you can see he is #naughtylarry

CAT: This was my beautiful baby girl Ellie

CAT: This is Jinx. A cheeky one year old! Lol

CAT: Mr Oscar.. All snuggled up on the bed!

CAT: My gorgeous Mia. Picture: Nicole Smith

CAT: Cait loves wearing ties. She's a poser.

CAT: This is my beautiful boy Webster he was dumped by neighbors when he was 1 yr old and he sort of adopted us.We couldn't imagine life without him. By Katherine Hoskin

CAT: She may just be a run of mill domestic tabby, my Lulu just love her night time cuddles with  her dad.. She has the best personality ever..

CAT: Logan. He is a 5 year old seal point Siamese. As you can see he's doing it tough!!! Picture: Allison Watson

CAT: My son's rescue cat 'Angus', he is a little elfish. Picture: Louise Payne

CAT: This is Sylvester. I adopted him from Hunter Animal Rescue. He prefers to be indoors with his best friend Duke (a Ragdoll). Picture: Janelle Cooper

CAT: This is Duke. He likes to spend his days in a hammock in the cat enclosure or lazing around on the bed with his friend Sylvester. Picture: Janelle Cooper


CAT: Big Boy Thomas is a very friendly cat and loved to have a conversation with you. Picture: Janelle Cooper

CAT: This is Em (“Emma”), shes made a wonderful family pet since she was adopted 3 years ago, she’s got a really lovely nature and very spoilt.  We were lucky
to get her. Picture: Maree

CAT: My three cats that love to hog my bed, the front one is Shadow, Nala is the middle one and Tut is up the back :) 
Picture: Erin Parkes 

CAT: This is my beautiful 4 month old Bengal/tabby Cleopatra May. Picture: Sharon Goodwin

Cats are the pet of the month in the Hunter.

We all have that memorable moment when we first met our little feline friends.

Maybe you met yours at an animal shelter, or you have grown up with them by your side.

Late last year,&nbsp;Pet Insurance Australia released <a href="/story/5105729/is-your-dog-or-cats-name-one-of-the-best/">the top names for dogs and cats</a>.

Judging by the list, if you named your little friend Luna,&nbsp;Coco, or&nbsp;Leo, you’re not alone.

Other popular names were Simba,&nbsp;Milo, and Max.

To celebrate all things cat we want to showcase your cute and cuddly pets.

Send in your purr-fect&nbsp;photos to <a href="mailto:betina.hughes@fairfaxmedia.com.au?subject=Cats%20of%20the%20Hunter">betina.hughes@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a> to have them included in our gallery of the cats of the Hunter.

Related content: <a href="/story/5424835/can-i-live-with-you/">Pets available for adoption at RSPCA Hunter Shelter</a>