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Catster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: The Perfect Loaf (July 6, 2026)

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Barney “The Perfect Loaf”

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

This week’s topic was “The Perfect Loaf“, 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 topic is: “The Laziest Cat”. Do you want to have a chance to get your cat featured on Catster, our Facebook and Instagram?

Send us your photos!

The next winner will be announced on the 20th of July!

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winner july 6 2026

Name: Barney
Fun Fact: “”Barney was found starving in a field. He is now a plump kitty cat. His full name is Barnabus Maxamus Ptolme, the third king of Userpia, Esquire! One reason he has so many names might be because he is so naughty!!!””

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july 6 2026 2nd place

Name: Hana
Fun Fact: This is Hana properly pretending she is sleeping and can’t hear me.

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july 6 2026 3rd place

Name: Sylvester
Breed: Mixed
Fun Fact: “Loves to loaf around 😆 and watch TV or our feet ( loves to grab a foot as it passes by 😆). She doesn’t move from her spot, not even if you walk by lol.”

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Enter Your Cat

Want to see your cat featured as our photo contest winner? The next topic is:

“The Laziest Cat”

We are looking forward to seeing your best photos! The next winner will be announced on the 20th of July!

This article is a part of our Bi-Weekly Photo Contest

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