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Catster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: The Best Yawn (April 2, 2026)

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Welcome to our Catster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic.

This week’s topic was “The Best Yawn“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And although every cat is gorgeous, we had to pick our winners. Congratulations, and thanks to everyone who submitted their cats to our photo contest!

Next week’s topic is: “Best Easter Photo”. Do you want to have a chance to get your cat featured on Catster, our Facebook and Instagram?

Send us your photos!

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Name: Buddha
Fun Fact: “This is Buddha, who is Ofelia’s brother. He is a very social and affectionate cat. He is a little gentleman and has the sweetest paws.”

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Name: Natalia
Fun Fact: “This is a cat with no shortage of cat-itude although she doesn’t look it. Every morning she will walk into my room and meow (or whatever  you’d call it) until I get out of bed. She’ll yell at you if you step near her
sometimes.”

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Name: Rasputine
IG: @rasputinethecat
Fun Fact: “Rasputine was being cuddled, very happy and cozy when he opponed his mouth in a cute big yawn 🥱”

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Enter Your Cat

Want to see your pup featured as our weekly winner? The next week’s topic is:

“Best Easter Photo”

We are looking forward to seeing your best photos!

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