In pictures: Cumbrian cats take centre stage on International Cat Day

Thursday, August 8 marks International Cat Day, which according to cat welfare charity International Cat Care - 'is a day to unite cat lovers across the globe and celebrate cats.'

To mark International Cat Day and celebrate local moggies, we asked News & Star readers to submit their favourite pictures of their felines.

Sooty from Torpenhow (Image: Supplied)

William from near Penrith (Image: Supplied)

Lenny (Image: Supplied)

Coco Bean from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Denry from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Boris from Baggrow (Image: Supplied)

Peaches from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Vinnie from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Willow from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Chow who lives in Carlisle (Image: Submitted)

Alphonse (Image: Supplied)

Beetroot (Image: Supplied)

Iggy, Tiggy, Ubie, and Little Nel (Image: Supplied)

Bear from Carlisle (Image: Supplied)

Jerry and Sally from Penrith (Image: Supplied)

Misty and Mittens from Workington (Image: Supplied)

Davey and Oreo from Penrith (Image: Supplied)

Layla from Lazonby (Image: Supplied)

Joel from Penrith (Image: Supplied)