Cutest Cat Photo Contest

Voting closes 04-22-24 at 11:59 pm.

  • Pets Name: CJ Cregg

    Named after the illustrious press secretary from the West Wing, CJ is a true DC cat. She’s an adorable 3-year old Domestic Longhair cat who loves making biscuits, hobnobbing with journalists and napping in the warm sunshine.

  • Pets Name: Alex

    Alex was a rescue, so we believe he is a mixed breed with possibly some Russian Blue. We adopted him when he was a kitten and he recently turned one-year-old. He loves exploring, hanging out with his human family and teasing/playing with our family dog.

  • Pets Name: Ziggy

    Ziggy is 2 y.o. and has lived all of his life in DC. He’s a formal guy and always wears his tuxedo and milk mustache. He’s a super love bug and will get nose-to-nose with you, sit on your lap, and purr at you. But watch out if you’re wearing any strings!

  • Pets Name: Fiona

    Fiona is a one year old Maine Coon who stores her audacity in her tail. Her likes include drinking from a neti pot, open windows, light reflections (aka the gods), and Formula 1. Dislikes include not being the center of attention and spontaneous snuggles.

  • Pets Name: Robin aka Twee

    Robin is called Twee which means Tiny Wee because she was such a cute little wee of a kitten. She is a domestic short hair and just turned 7.

  • Pets Name: Chloe

    Chloe is a 5 month old ragdoll with mink coat and an extreme sense of curiousity. She likes to be held always wants to be near the action.

  • Pets Name: Maui

    Meet Maui, a two-year-old tabby with a zest for adventure! When she's not busy conquering the great outdoors (aka the patio), she loves partaking in a rousing game of fetch and binge-watching her favorite show - Bird TV!

  • Pets Name: Penelope

    Penelope is a 6 year old domestic long hair rescue kitty. She is a self taught baker, often making muffins. She will never turn down a treat and will chirp to let you know she deserves one. When feeling playful, Penny will demand a game of fetch.

  • Pets Name: Masala

    Masala is a domestic short hair, or velvet void to those close to her. Like her namesake spice, she can be sweet, salty, or spicy. Her favorite things include: mouse toys, the feeling of plant leaves on her fur, and bouncing off walls.

  • Pets Name: Saiyan

    Breed: Shorthair, 17.18% Maine Coon, 14.46% Siberian, 3.68% Norwegian Forest Cat, 12.85% British Shorthair. Loves: tummy rubs, food, pressing button for food, eating grass, stealing seats, being big, sharing one brain cell with other orange cats. Age: 5

  • Pets Name: Aslan

    Aslan is one of the most joyous kitties that has ever lived. He was adopted as a kitten with his brother Altin in 2020 and enjoys following his humans around whenever they are home. While not as ferocious as his namesake, the lion, he is as noble as one.

  • Pets Name: Annie

    3 years old rescue short hair. Loves to play and be with family.

  • Pets Name: Snow

    Snow is a 5 year old blind gal. She loves going on walks, basking in the sun, and playing in the tub with her crinkle toys.

  • Pets Name: Ambrosia

    Ambrosia, is a 12-year-old senior consultant, err Ragdoll. 5 years ago she transferred to the DC office from Florida and has been advising civil servants her entire career. She is a force to be reckoned with and a large persona under a mountain of floof.

  • Pets Name: Mary

    Mary loves long naps by the front window, sitting in a box originally made for nectarines, and a little after-dinner treat.

  • Pets Name: Molly

    Molly is a sassy kitty who likes to sing, snack, and explore the outdoors. She’s a tabby and is 10 years young.

  • Pets Name: Mima Demas

    Mima is a blue point Himalayan with the softest fur.She's 15 years old but still loves to cuddle, watch birds, sit on our laptops, and roll in catnip.She comforts our girls when they are sick and her favorite napping spot is any blanket closest to them.

  • Pets Name: Kaia

    Kaia is an 8 month old Calico living in Petworth. She’s an independent thinker and marches to the beat of her own drum. When she’s not snuggling with her parents, Kaia loves lounging on the patio, playing with lady bugs, and wrestling with her brother.

  • Pets Name: Coats

    Coats is a 4 year-old longhair calico who loves to birdwatch on the Canal, get belly rubs, and play with mouse toys.

  • Pets Name: Bonita

    Bonnie, 13 months, is a gray tabby with a few orange spots. She has a well-defined "DON'T YOU DARE LOOK AT ME" stare. She loves chasing the laser, scratching the furniture, trying to eat our plants, and playing with her soft caterpillar toy.

  • Pets Name: Ronnie

    We call Ronnie “catdog” because she loves people and belly rubs, and drinks from the toilet bowl. This past year Ronnie turned 18, and has bravely fought cancer. We are so proud of her completing her last round of chemotherapy treatments this past month!

  • Pets Name: Altin

    Altin is a gentle soul who brings joy to everyone he meets with his cuddles. He was adopted with his brother Aslan in 2020 and has been making his family's life better ever since. He has a heart of gold and is one of the kindest friends you could have.

  • Pets Name: Bean

    Bean is the sweetest and gentlest cat. She is a Maine Coon and loves her treats. She just turned 13 in February but still loves to play like a little kitten.

  • Pets Name: Maxy

    Part Calico, part Maine Coon, my adopted 5ish-year old rescue floofy poose, loves to expose her belly to all that gaze at her beauty. I connected immediately with her smudged evil-eye-makeup look and cuddly affection.

  • Pets Name: Varley

    Varley is our 14 year old TNS rescue who is so smart that he knows several tricks, including paw, yawn ("are you bored?"), and belly up. He loves chasing bugs, talking, soaking up the sun, and spending time with his humans.

  • Pets Name: Angus

    Angus is a four year old Maine Coon who, like his sister, stores his audacity in his tail. His likes include popcorn, stray cats, chicken, morning snuggles, his little sister, and watching his owner cook. Dislikes include car rides, and spicy food.

  • Pets Name: Travi

    Travi - short for Travieso - earned his name by being mischievous in pure orange cat fashion. He is equal parts cuddles and zoomies and enjoys crawling into mom’s arms for a sweet hug after an honest day’s work of destroying the household.

  • Pets Name: Earl Grey

    Earl Grey is a charming, six-year-old gentleman and marshmallow. Rescued in 2020, Earl has almost overcome his fear of everything and enjoys a life of leisure in Capitol Hill. He loves playing with his fried egg toy and lining up his front paws perfectly.

  • Pets Name: Zoey

    Zoey is 13 and a true city cat at heart: sophisticated, sleek, and a bit anxious. Despite being afraid of many things, she adores her parents and will frequently meow for their attention while quivering her tail and tip-tapping her little toes.

  • Pets Name: Sylvie

    Sylvie is a 3 year old tuxedo cat. This playful kitty loves watching birds and taking long naps in the sun. She has a big personality and is very social!

  • Pets Name: Taro

    Hi I'm Taro and I'm 3! I'm boba tea sweet and like a crunchy popcorn treat. I'm a Maine Coon Mix with many tricks, especially finding all the loose Q-tips. I'm not too bad once you get to know me, a few chin scratches is all I need. Aren't I Taro-ific?

  • Pets Name: Charlie

    Charlie is a 2 year old Ragdoll cat who likes to watch the birds from his window tree while listening to jazz!

  • Pets Name: Truffles

    Truffles is a four year old Tortoiseshell cat. Adopted from a shelter in rural North Carolina, she is very sassy, but sweet. She loves watching bird tv, the Aristocat's "Everybody Wants to be a Cat," her lamb toy, and trying to get cheese.

  • Pets Name: Taro

    Hi I'm Taro and I'm from NoMa. I liked to think I'm an adult but I'm really just 3. I'm a gentleman and a Maine Coon Mix, I'll do business with you with my paws crossed like this. Don't be afraid to wave hi, if you see me in my hammock across the street!

  • Pets Name: Mister

    Mister loves breakfast and will go to the extremes to make sure he doesn't miss it-- like sleeping in the sink! His tail is in a permanent curl, giving him a jovial appearance that he mostly lives up to. Mister loves watching birds, napping, and playing.

  • Pets Name: Quincy

    Quincy is a beautiful 6 year old boy. We don’t know his exact breed, but we do know that he is 100% fluffy. His hobbies include staring at birds, working at biscuit factory, and asking that you pretty please give him some attention.

  • Pets Name: John Denver

    age: HRA helped me find my forever home in 2015 breed: they say I look just like my namesake likes: playing with my toys, stealing leafy greens from the farmer’s market haul, lounging on laundry fresh from the dryer, chatting with my family, parkour

  • Pets Name: Benson

    Benson is a DC native adopted from HRA. He enjoys outdoor adventures and playing with trash. His birthday is 4/20, so you know he has a predisposition for catnip. His known aliases include Beanson, Benson Series X, and the Bensonian Institution.

  • Pets Name: Strudel

    Strudel is a standard issue brown tabby with a non-standard personality. She loves shrimp treats, toy springs, and long walks in Crispus Attucks Park. Strudel has converted many skeptics into cat lovers, and she also has some legendary fist bump skills.