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National Pet Day

Today, April 11, is National Pet Day. We here at the state’s most pet-loving, pro-adoption historical repository thought you might like to view some Maryland pets from days gone by. Please enjoy and remember to hug your best friend(s) when you get home—and give up an extra treat.

Attention Grumpy Cat meme makers: Say hello to Historic Freaked Out Cat. "Woman with cat," A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-K.

Attention Grumpy Cat meme makers: Say hello to Historic Freaked Out Cat. “Woman with cat,” A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-K.

 

Looking sharp, my friend. German Shepherd, Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-H.

Looking sharp, my friend. “German Shepherd,” A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-H.

 

The original kitty cat club. "Group portrait of children and cats," A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-M.

The original kitty cat club. “Group portrait of children and cats,” A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-M.

 

"Woman in fur coat seated on stoop with three small dogs," A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-J.

Fabulous furry friends. “Woman in fur coat seated on stoop with three small dogs,” A. Aubrey Bodine, not dated, MdHS, MC8255-J.

 

Cat de visite, har har har. "Cat Laying on Fur,"  John Holyland, date unknown, MdHS, SVF Animals Cat.

Cat de visite, har-har-har. “Cat Laying on Fur,”
John Holyland, date unknown, MdHS, SVF Animals Cat.