To celebrate the special day, which fell on October 27, we asked you to send in the best pictures of your lovely pets.
And you delivered. We have rounded up just 13 of the many submissions we received.
Enjoy this gallery of the cutest black cats owned by YEP readers.
1. Black cats
YEP reader Andi Bateman shared this photo of Mr Milo. | Andi Bateman Photo: Andi Bateman
2. Black cats
YEP reader Victoria Jay shared this photo of herself and her black cat. | Victoria Jay Photo: Victoria Jay
3. Black cats
YEP reader Janet Hall Wilson shared this lovely picture of her black cat Raven. | Janet Hall Wilson Photo: Janet Hall Wilson
4. Black cats
YEP reader Erin Teresa has shared this photo of two black cats. | Erin Teresa Photo: Erin Teresa
5. Black cats
YEP reader Alison Brade-Lee shared this photo of Luna. | Alison Brade-Lee Photo: Alison Brade-Lee
6. Black cats
YEP reader Diane Cooper shared this photo of her black cat. | Diane Cooper Photo: Diane Cooper