Durban marks National Cat Day

Initially popularised in America in 2005 by an animal welfare expert, the day pays tribute to the many cats that are in need of being rescued each year. 

It also gives cat owners the opportunity to celebrate their pets. 

Durban residents have shared images of their cats, see them below. 

(Photo by Natalie Govender of Tinkie from Mount Edgecombe)

(Photo by Michelle Benjamin of Oliver from Durban. Oliver was picked up from the roadside almost nine years ago.)

(Wendy du Plessis from Amanzimtoti shared this picture saying 'This is toffee cat. He loves doing yoga to distress'.)

(Photos of Florence Pillay's cats from Phoenix)

(Durban's Megan Greef shared an image of her kitten)

See some of the photos posted on our Facebook page below. You can view more by clicking here.

(Heather Wright Powell's two beautiful boys, Tiger in the air, Hoover under him.)

(Louise Studd Lovett's secretary Magic waiting to take a call for her.)

(Chantal Landman says ''Our three week old rescue kittens, we are hand raising. Just got an all clear from special Dr vet.'')

(Athena van Niekerk's naughty cat laying on the washing while she sorts it out.)

(Bonnie Jeudwine Zephyr says hers is often unimpressed with attention being elsewhere.)

(Tammy Silva Shadow's fabulous cat - giving her the #TimeToWakeUpAndFeedMe stare.)

(Roxanne Claire Russell says her fur babies - 'love each other so much!!')