These feature in the touching tales of how felines have altered people’s lives and left paw prints on their hearts.
Reports and photos poured in following a social media post which the Derbyshire Times put out on Facebook during International Cat Day.
1. Fur-ever home
Annette Hill writes: "These two gorgeous boys are rescue kittens, saved by The Cats Protection and are so fabulous. They had a terrible start in life but are now making up for that. Introducing Hamish and Gus." Photo: Annette Hill
2. Princess Purrfect
Tracey Green posts: "My one eyed blind beauty.. perfect in my eyes 💗 No idea of her age as rescued from Calisto Hotel in Ayia Napa in 2010. Her name is Calista but she likes being called Princess." Photo: Tracey Green
3. Semi feral
Tracey Green writes: "Mrs Perkins, aged about 3. Semi feral so comes and goes in our shed whenever she likes. If her food isn't out she looks straight at the camera with this look "There is nothing in my little dishy human, get a move on !!" Photo: Tracey Green
4. Feline friends
Helen Wilson says: "My cats Houdini and Pearl." Photo: Helen Wilson