30+ Black Kittens You Totally Need To Appreciate!

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, so we rounded up more than 30 of our favorite black kittens for you to admire. These little baby panthers are absolutely adorable, and they’re sure to make you want to rush down to your local rescue or shelter to adopt a black kitten of your very own! In honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day, some organizations — including the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City — have lowered their adoption fees for black cats and kittens to help encourage loving families to give these amazing pets fantastic homes.

Sleepy baby Rembrandt #blackcatsofig #blackcatsofinstagram #sleepingkitten #blueeyedcat #minipanther #hunters #cutekittens #blackkitten

A post shared by Brandi Amiss-Towler (@rembrandt_rocket) on Aug 12, 2017 at 10:27am PDT

Good afternoon, Tula! Our hours are 1 pm to 7:30 pm today. . . #catcafebk #nofilter #kittens #rescuekitten #blackkitten #adoptdontshop #spayandneuter #kittensofnyc #nyc #brooklyn #BBAWC

A post shared by Brooklyn Cat Cafe ?☕️ (@catcafebk) on Aug 11, 2017 at 9:43am PDT

Whoops forgot I took this??up. I want to make sure you guys understand too. These three I’ll be keeping separate from possum. For now. Think about it. They are to young and small and have no vaccines or shots to protect them so if say one of this litter had something that can’t be fixed with drugs it could give it to possum and that would be on me. So there is a strict sanitizing procedure I follow so that I am not cross contaminating these little ones. So they can talk to each other thru mesh windows for now and when they are 1lb and I can get them snap tested and their first vaccine then I can get them together. That way possum will have baby beans to play with;-) @paulthecatguy @brittknee129 . . . #meow #tabbykittens #cutekittens #cutecatskittens #cat #catsofinstagram #kitten #kittensofinstagram #nyc #tnr #fosterkittens #sleepykitty #fosterssavelives #feralcats #catsmakelifebetter #ilovecats #ilovekittens #adoptdontshop #instagram #rescuecats #amazonwishlist #donations #bottlebaby #blackkitten

A post shared by Kat(Cayman’s Hooman) (@caymanthekitten) on Aug 10, 2017 at 7:53pm PDT

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Hello, Instagram! I am Gibson and I moved in with my mommy @annajennyelisabet and my daddy @stonesinna yesterday! #catsofinstagram #gibsonthekitten #gibsonthekittie #gibson #blackcat #blackkitten #kitten #cat #cute #fluffy #sofluffy

A post shared by Gibson The Kittie (@gibsonthekittie) on Aug 12, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

mom bought me a scratch board but I don’t understand how to use it #kitten #blackkitten #cutekitten #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #blackcat #blackcatsofinstagram #mainecoon #mainecoonmix

A post shared by ami (@amithekitten) on Aug 11, 2017 at 7:47pm PDT

Introducing Matilda, my goddaughter’s fur baby. Happy Caturday! #caturday #sleepingkitten #cutekittens #blueeyedcat #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsofig #blackkitten #blackcat

A post shared by Brandi Amiss-Towler (@rembrandt_rocket) on Aug 12, 2017 at 12:18pm PDT

One more kitty… why not?! #justanothermouthtofeed #blackkitten #crazyanimalpeople

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Got a great box!!! #boef #box #13weeks #catinbox #catlover #petlovers #lovemycat

A post shared by Sam, Bo & Boef ????? (@cats.sam.bo.boef) on Aug 10, 2017 at 1:47am PDT

I was all wrapped up like a little purrito ? #kittenofig #catsofinstagram #cats #cat #lovekittens #blackcat #blackkitten #blackcatsrock #blackcatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #wrappedup #love #happiness #rescuecat #rescuedkitten

A post shared by Trixie (@trixie_schmichbarkolas) on Jul 26, 2017 at 12:37pm PDT

I’m so in love! #kittensofinstagram #blackkitten

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Our ladies have been toasty little pups . . . . #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #kitten #kittens #cats #cat #instakitten #kitty #meow #babykitty #? #flora #blackcat #lovecats #kitties #meows #blackkitten #babycat

A post shared by Zula & Flora (@zula_and_flora) on Jul 6, 2017 at 3:53pm PDT

Hello from Inky, our 4 weeks old kitten! So many people have this silly prejudice about black cat, I think Inky is totally handsome with his mesmerising blue eyes. . . . #blackcat #blackkitten #cutekitten #cats_of_instagram #kittensofinstagram #kittenlove #ilovemykitten #blueeyes #catsoftheday #catsofinstagram #cutecats #cutecatcrew #elegant_cats #excellent_cats #meow_beauties #blackkittenofinstagram #blackkittenlove #blackkittenoftheday

A post shared by Rizka Sari (@rizkasari) on Aug 12, 2017 at 6:36am PDT

Tess chillin’. Her black tabby markings are fading but she’s developing a grey throat. Hard to capture as she’s a #blackcat! #blackcatsdontphotographwell #caturday #catpaws #catpaw #growingtoofast #growingtooquickly #blackkitten #blackcatsrule #blacktabby #blacktabbycat #blackcatsofinstagram #blackkittensofinstagram #instacat #catstagram #catsofinstagram #catsoninstagram #catrescue #rescuecat #rescuekitten #celiahammondanimaltrust #domesticshorthair #fluffyfeet @celiahammondanimaltrust

A post shared by Mia Sabel (@sabelmia) on Aug 12, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

??? #sleepingcat #sleep #sweetdreams #instagood #instalike #cat #catstagram #catofinstagram #catoftheday #blackcat #kitten #blackkitten #aww #cute #photooftheday #bestoftheday #caturday

A post shared by Jinx ? (@jinxy.girl) on Aug 12, 2017 at 2:37am PDT

? Yay !!!! ? foster brother Nightly was adopted today! He went back yesterday to be desexed and was made available to the public this morning. Five hours later he was adopted. Good luck Nightly, we miss you, love you and wish you all the best in your new forever home xx ??? #Nightly #fosterbrother #furfoster #fosterkitten #love #awlqfoster #awlqld #goldcoast #adoptdontshop #blackkitten #blackcatclub #blackcatsrule #kitty #fur #blackkittensofinstagram #kitten #kittensofinstagram #cat #catsofinstagram #yuki_chewie_jack

A post shared by Yuki ? Chewie ? Jack ? (@yuki_chewie_jack) on Aug 11, 2017 at 11:38pm PDT

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Kuro dreaming of running away and joining the circus, I’m sure !!

A post shared by The Daily Life of Kuro (@blackkittykuro) on Aug 5, 2017 at 2:33am PDT

I give you Bagheera…my personal assistant. ??? For adoption inquiries, contact us at fflrescuenetwork@gmail.com #adopt #foster #savelives #adoptyourbestfriend #adoptdontshop #blackkitten #blackisback #blackcatsrule #KittensofInstagram #tie

A post shared by Cris Figueroa (@cristinatotherescue) on Aug 11, 2017 at 7:42pm PDT

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Flashback Friday to when baby Nix was around a week old! Now she’s almost 5 months! #flashbackfriday #babynix #blackkitten #awww #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram

A post shared by Melanie (@podiumonfire) on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:34pm PDT

Raven. #fosterkitten #inlove #5weeks #nugget #blackkitten #loveallthecats

A post shared by Anna Walatt (@lesbi_anna) on Aug 11, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

She’s such a gorgeous little panther #kitten #baby #love #cute #pureblack #panther #lookalike #cat #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #iphone6 #iphone6photography #nofilter #furbaby #catmom #blackcat #blackkitten

A post shared by Charlotte (@marvin.charlie) on Aug 11, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT

Lazy day?? #blackkittensofinstagram #blackkitten #hades #catsoninstagram #catsofinstagram #kitten #kittensofinstagram #blackcatsclub #lazyday #cute #sleepykitty #instacat #catlife #catgram

A post shared by Hades The Cat (@hadestheblackcat) on Jun 2, 2017 at 6:12am PDT

Sleeping kitty. #sleepingkitty #blackkitten #kitten #blackcat #catlover #catpet #smallcat #catsleep

A post shared by Yaroslava Slavkina (@yaroslavaslavkina) on Aug 11, 2017 at 10:25am PDT

Doby eats his body weight in wet food every meal and looks and sounds like a Halloween prop

A post shared by Sleepover at O’s (@sleepover_at_os) on Aug 11, 2017 at 9:14am PDT

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Mysty is one of our two new friends sleeping over. She’s got a rockstar personality and is available for adoption!

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the maine coons really coming out#midnight #blackkitten #fluffykitten #adorable #partmainecoon

A post shared by Caitlyn Whynot (@caitlynann97) on Aug 11, 2017 at 8:08am PDT

Foster kitty is doing well, eye infection is clearing up slowly with lots of bathing and she is taking the bottle well. She will soon be strong enough to go to her forever home ? #blackkitten #orphan #fostermum #littlefighter #fostercarer #kittensofinstagram

A post shared by Melanie Wellbelove (@mellywellbelove) on Aug 11, 2017 at 4:44am PDT

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This one can finally hold is head up! ? Only for three seconds and then it falls straight back down. ??? . . The kittens have been starting to walk already! ?It’s so funny watching them bump into everyone! ♥️I love watching how clumsy they are. ?? . . #lunasadventures_ #lunaslittlestars_ ?✨?

A post shared by Bear, Luna & Newborn Kittens (@lunas_adventures_) on Aug 11, 2017 at 3:01am PDT

Little fur baby ???#cutepets #cutepet #cats #catdofunnythings #lazycat #gingercatappreciationday #gingercat #gingercats #lovecats #mainecoon #catplaying #catplaytime #catsofinstagram #catvideos #happycats #kitten #kitty #kittens #blackcat #blackkitten #blackkitty #whatisee #salinakennedy #catphoto

A post shared by salinakennedy.com (@kennedysalina) on Aug 11, 2017 at 2:41am PDT

I must admit, Winter is looking handsome. #cutecats #handsome #cat #kittens #kitten #adorable #positivevibes #instafame #babyanimals #animal #blackkitten #black #blackcat #Winter #WinterTheCat #WinterTheFeline #adorablecats #adorablecat #babycats #cuteboys #cute #crazycatlady #crazycatmom #sleepykitty

A post shared by WinterTheCat (@winterthefeline) on Aug 10, 2017 at 6:39pm PDT

Snooze ? #anniebatcat #blackcat #blackkitten #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #sleepykitty

A post shared by Annie Bruton-Ashton (@anniebatcat) on Aug 10, 2017 at 3:29pm PDT

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I hope, you have something to eat! This or something like this is going through his mind for sure!?? . . . . #goodtimesphotography1 #goodtimesphotography #goodtimes #photography #kittenphotography #kitten #blueeyedkitten #blueeyes #blackkitten #blackcat #sweet #sweetkitten #wood #hi #hello #hellofromtheotherside #kittensayhi #socute #instacute #potd #catpicoftheday #catpotd #goodevening

A post shared by Maria und Manuel (@good_times_photography1) on Aug 10, 2017 at 10:48am PDT

We all need somebody to lean on. #cat #cats #catsofig #sheltercat #sheltercat #rescuecat #rescue #adoptdontshop #adoptable #adorable #cute #baltimore #bmore #maryland #baltimorecats #catsofbaltimore #catsofinstagram #catoftheday #blackcatsrule #blackkitten #blackcat #kitten #kittens #mdspca #MarylandSPCA

A post shared by LB (@brickanimals) on Aug 10, 2017 at 11:10am PDT

Throwback Thursday when we were tiny black furballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #kittens #blackkitten #blackkittens #black #blackkittensofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #kittensofig #kitty #showmeyourkittiez #showmeyourkitties #frodoandbinx #newbornkitten #cutekittens #omgkitten #ilovemykitten #cats #catsofinstagram

A post shared by Frodo & Binx (@tails_from_the_dark_side) on Aug 10, 2017 at 6:51am PDT

Phoenix, a feral kitten rescued from the #bcfires. . . #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsrule #blackkitten #blackcatsofig #rescuekitten #rescuedkitten #rescuedpetsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #adorable #catslife #catsagram #floofy #greeneyes #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

A post shared by Willow Sarin (@willowsarin) on Aug 10, 2017 at 6:25am PDT

You’re just too cute Bob ?#blackkitten #adorable #cutie

A post shared by Melanie Maber (@melbert.m24) on Aug 10, 2017 at 6:03am PDT

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#Mood #AllDay #TongueOut #CatsAreEverything #BlackKitten #BlackCats #BlackCatsOfInstagram #BlackCatsRule #AllBlackEverything #FurBabies #ThemBlueEyesThough ???

A post shared by ?LeighAnn Morales? (@ladyhorror92) on Aug 9, 2017 at 10:13pm PDT

Are you looking at me? ? #cat #kitten #blackcat #blackkitten #catsofinstagram

A post shared by Spooky (@blackcat__spooky) on Aug 9, 2017 at 7:50pm PDT

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Tbt to baby-babygirl! So handsome ? .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #catsagram #catstagram #kitten #kitty #kittens #pets #orangecat #blackcat #orangekitten #blackkitten #petstagram #petsagram #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #ilovemycat #instagramcats #catoftheday #lovecats #furry #lovekittens #adorable #catlover #instacat #ponyo #hestu #bestfriends #foreverhome

A post shared by Ponyo and Hestu (@ponyoponzu) on Aug 9, 2017 at 6:59pm PDT

I’m pretty and I know it ? Our little Mozzarella Even tho she answers more to S T R E G H E T T A ? (Little Witch) ? Yeah lots of kitten posts going forward Ehhhh the perks of being a mother of furry little wild creatures #kitten #blackkitten

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