PHOTOS: Readers are proud of their cats

July 10 is National Kitten Day. / Submitted Photo

PHOTOS: Readers are proud of their cats

Abbotsford News asked people to share photos of their feline friends as part of National Kitten Day

Jul. 10, 2020 2:10 p.m.
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July 10 is National Kitten Day and the Abbotsford News asked its readers to submit photos of their feline friends.

Check out the slideshow below to see some of the submissions. You can also go to the Abbotsford News Facebook page to see more.

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