WE ASKED our readers to send in pictures of their purr-fect cat - and we had a pile of submissions. 

It was after nominations opened for the National Cat Awards 2020. You can read about that here.

And rather than risk the furry of our readers and embark on the impawsible task of whittling the pictures down to a top ten, we thought every submission should be displayed. 

So, here, enjoy these cute pictures of Gwent's feline friends. 

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We want to see your cutest cat pics

"Here are Gwent's cutest cats..."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Eleanor Courtney

What is your response?Rescue cat Cleo helps wrap presents

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South Wales Argus: Rescue cat Cleo helps wrap presentsRescue cat Cleo helps wrap presents

From Samantha Evans

What is your response?This is Penny: she is my rescue cat, my housemate and my feline friend. She loves to sit like a person next to me, practise hypnosis in the hope of food or an open back door, talk to me incessantly until I agree to play, and hide under the blankets to avoid being kicked out at bed time. Despite stealing my hair elastics, acting anti-social with guests, and being a general trip hazard, I adore her. I identified as a dog person until Penny showed me the love of a cat. Adopt, don’t shop.

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South Wales Argus: This is Penny: she is my rescue cat, my housemate and my feline friend. She loves to sit like a person next to me, practise hypnosis in the hope of food or an open back door, talk to me incessantly until I agree to play, and hide under the blankets to avoid being kicked out at bed time. Despite stealing my hair elastics, acting anti-social with guests, and being a general trip hazard, I adore her. I identified as a dog person until Penny showed me the love of a cat. Adopt, don’t shop.This is Penny: she is my rescue cat, my housemate and my feline friend. She loves to sit like a person next to me, practise hypnosis in the hope of food or an open back door, talk to me incessantly until I agree to play, and hide under the blankets to avoid being kicked out at bed time. Despite stealing my hair elastics, acting anti-social with guests, and being a general trip hazard, I adore her. I identified as a dog person until Penny showed me the love of a cat. Adopt, don’t shop.

From Jessica Morgan

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From Sheila Gingell

What is your response?Tilly has been handed down through a few families but has now made her home with us. After both our children flew the nest Tilly has become the new member of the family. She suffers from flat nose syndrome and struggle sometimes to get her breath and snores when she is awake but she has learnt to live with the condition and is truly spoilt by us. She loves to be hovered which is great for us as it cuts down on the fur around the home.

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South Wales Argus: Tilly has been handed down through a few families but has now made her home with us. After both our children flew the nest Tilly has become the new member of the family. She suffers from flat nose syndrome and struggle sometimes to get her breath and snores when she is awake but she has learnt to live with the condition and is truly spoilt by us. She loves to be hovered which is great for us as it cuts down on the fur around the home.Tilly has been handed down through a few families but has now made her home with us. After both our children flew the nest Tilly has become the new member of the family. She suffers from flat nose syndrome and struggle sometimes to get her breath and snores when she is awake but she has learnt to live with the condition and is truly spoilt by us. She loves to be hovered which is great for us as it cuts down on the fur around the home.

From James Evans

What is your response?My girl bella

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South Wales Argus: My girl bellaMy girl bella

From Carla Sidney

What is your response?Rogue is a professional at acting butter wouldn't melt whilst also raising hell. But look at that face...

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South Wales Argus: Rogue is a professional at acting butter wouldn't melt whilst also raising hell. But look at that face...Rogue is a professional at acting butter wouldn't melt whilst also raising hell. But look at that face...

From Michelle Thomas

What is your response?Picture taken just after Allegro fell in the bath!

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South Wales Argus: Picture taken just after Allegro fell in the bath!Picture taken just after Allegro fell in the bath!

From Sue Jones

What is your response?DougyBear is a rescue cat whos given so much love and charm to our little family.Hes fathered another cat bluebear hes been my companion and my kids too and a really good therapeutic cat for us and makes us all well with his funny ways and loves he gives.

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South Wales Argus: DougyBear is a rescue cat whos given so much love and charm to our little family.Hes fathered another cat bluebear hes been my companion and my kids too and a really good therapeutic cat for us and makes us all well with his funny ways and loves he gives.DougyBear is a rescue cat whos given so much love and charm to our little family.Hes fathered another cat bluebear hes been my companion and my kids too and a really good therapeutic cat for us and makes us all well with his funny ways and loves he gives.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Loki chilling 🐈

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South Wales Argus: Loki chilling 🐈Loki chilling 🐈

From Community contributor

What is your response?Nyla’s first photo shoot in her new home.

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South Wales Argus: Nyla’s first photo shoot in her new home.Nyla’s first photo shoot in her new home.

From Kathryn Farrer

What is your response?My massive gentle giant of a cat

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South Wales Argus: My massive gentle giant of a catMy massive gentle giant of a cat

From Amy Hatton

What is your response?My beautiful girl Petra

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South Wales Argus: My beautiful girl PetraMy beautiful girl Petra

From Sam Reiffer

What is your response?Mopping up!

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South Wales Argus: Mopping up!Mopping up!

From Lucy Hancock

What is your response?My cat peaches is such a diva! Just chilling on my lap

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South Wales Argus: My cat peaches is such a diva! Just chilling on my lapMy cat peaches is such a diva! Just chilling on my lap

From Lisa Morgan

What is your response?I told him off and this was his response

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South Wales Argus: I told him off and this was his responseI told him off and this was his response

From Ellouise Martin

What is your response?In these photos is when daisy is most relaxed :)£

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South Wales Argus: In these photos is when daisy is most relaxed :)£In these photos is when daisy is most relaxed :)£

From Community contributor

What is your response?This is Charlie 😽🐾 He was rescued from a dual carriageway when he was only a month old ☹️ But has become the most satisfied and loving cat 🥰

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South Wales Argus: This is Charlie 😽🐾He was rescued from a dual carriageway when he was only a month old ☹️But has become the most satisfied and loving cat 🥰This is Charlie 😽🐾He was rescued from a dual carriageway when he was only a month old ☹️But has become the most satisfied and loving cat 🥰

From Community contributor

What is your response?All cwtched up in a dressing gown

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South Wales Argus: All cwtched up in a dressing gownAll cwtched up in a dressing gown

From Samantha Williams

What is your response?Boris the gorgeous Bluepoint Ragdoll. He follows you around like a dog and will look for attention from any human especially if you have a ham sandwich. His favourite past time is trying to get into the snack cupboard and stealing my daughters hair bobbles. He's the perfect pet and is amazing with my both my daughters. He came from the fabulous Cat Cafe in Newport as I needed a confident, friendly and caring cat around my disabled daughter.

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South Wales Argus: Boris the gorgeous Bluepoint Ragdoll. He follows you around like a dog and will look for attention from any human especially if you have a ham sandwich. His favourite past time is trying to get into the snack cupboard and stealing my daughters hair bobbles. He's the perfect pet and is amazing with my both my daughters. He came from the fabulous Cat Cafe in Newport as I needed a confident, friendly and caring cat around my disabled daughter.Boris the gorgeous Bluepoint Ragdoll. He follows you around like a dog and will look for attention from any human especially if you have a ham sandwich. His favourite past time is trying to get into the snack cupboard and stealing my daughters hair bobbles. He's the perfect pet and is amazing with my both my daughters. He came from the fabulous Cat Cafe in Newport as I needed a confident, friendly and caring cat around my disabled daughter.

From Nicole Allered

What is your response?This is little Socks who’s playing with his favourite toy, la fish, in mummy’s knee

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South Wales Argus: This is little Socks who’s playing with his favourite toy, la fish, in mummy’s kneeThis is little Socks who’s playing with his favourite toy, la fish, in mummy’s knee

From Catrin Heames

What is your response?My belle loves boxes, so my boyfriend and I made her a little house

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South Wales Argus: My belle loves boxes, so my boyfriend and I made her a little houseMy belle loves boxes, so my boyfriend and I made her a little house

From Kaitlin Reakes

What is your response?Freddie LOVES to sit in wet spaces like the sink! even if you've just had a shower he'll be sat in there! also loves watching birds and fish on the iPad and he likes to pose for photos!

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South Wales Argus: Freddie LOVES to sit in wet spaces like the sink! even if you've just had a shower he'll be sat in there! also loves watching birds and fish on the iPad and he likes to pose for photos!Freddie LOVES to sit in wet spaces like the sink! even if you've just had a shower he'll be sat in there! also loves watching birds and fish on the iPad and he likes to pose for photos!

From Alex Guest

What is your response?This is Cheech, one of our son Barney’s cats chilling out.

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South Wales Argus: This is Cheech, one of our son Barney’s cats chilling out.This is Cheech, one of our son Barney’s cats chilling out.

From Chelsea Hanlon-Hughes

What is your response?Walter the Bengal in his Forever Against Animal Testing Body Shop campaign sash. Walter is 6 and recently lost his adoptive sister Lily at the grand age of 18. He’s super playful and loves playing fetch.

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South Wales Argus: Walter the Bengal in his Forever Against Animal Testing Body Shop campaign sash. Walter is 6 and recently lost his adoptive sister Lily at the grand age of 18. He’s super playful and loves playing fetch.Walter the Bengal in his Forever Against Animal Testing Body Shop campaign sash. Walter is 6 and recently lost his adoptive sister Lily at the grand age of 18. He’s super playful and loves playing fetch.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Here’s Ruby, being sneaky with Alexa and ordering herself some treats

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South Wales Argus: Here’s Ruby, being sneaky with Alexa and ordering herself some treatsHere’s Ruby, being sneaky with Alexa and ordering herself some treats

From Dinah Cheadle

What is your response?This is Sully

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South Wales Argus: This is SullyThis is Sully

From Community contributor

What is your response?Marie led on her back waiting for treats

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South Wales Argus: Marie led on her back waiting for treatsMarie led on her back waiting for treats

From Natalie Boston

What is your response?My gorgeous cat ZsaZsa has always had the most majestic whiskers 🥰

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South Wales Argus: My gorgeous cat ZsaZsa has always had the most majestic whiskers 🥰My gorgeous cat ZsaZsa has always had the most majestic whiskers 🥰

From Julia Murray

What is your response?Charlie was rescued by the RSPCA when very young, barely alive. Now he’s a very loving spoiled boy who’s full of mischief!

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South Wales Argus: Charlie was rescued by the RSPCA when very young, barely alive. Now he’s a very loving spoiled boy who’s full of mischief!Charlie was rescued by the RSPCA when very young, barely alive. Now he’s a very loving spoiled boy who’s full of mischief!

From Charlotte Perrott

What is your response?This is Sid. He's 11 years old.

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South Wales Argus: This is Sid. He's 11 years old.This is Sid. He's 11 years old.

From Lian Lillie

What is your response?My Cat Cheery playing with a ball of string.

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South Wales Argus: My Cat Cheery playing with a ball of string.My Cat Cheery playing with a ball of string.

From Lily-Rose Bolwell

What is your response?Most loving cat ever, comforts me when I am having a bad day due to my battle with mental health.

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South Wales Argus: Most loving cat ever, comforts me when I am having a bad day due to my battle with mental health.Most loving cat ever, comforts me when I am having a bad day due to my battle with mental health.

From Community contributor

What is your response?This Floyd, Pretty Boy Floyd. He was so named because everyone thinks he is a female cat because he's so "pretty". He was a stray we took in who was abandoned. He was on the brink of death when we took him in and now he is in the peak of health.

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South Wales Argus: This Floyd, Pretty Boy Floyd. He was so named because everyone thinks he is a female cat because he's so "pretty". He was a stray we took in who was abandoned. He was on the brink of death when we took him in and now he is in the peak of health.This Floyd, Pretty Boy Floyd. He was so named because everyone thinks he is a female cat because he's so "pretty". He was a stray we took in who was abandoned. He was on the brink of death when we took him in and now he is in the peak of health.