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By now, Bored Panda readers like you should be well acquainted with the nostalgic photo archives of Portuguese journalist Paula Leite Moreira. Over the years, her vintage collections have captured everything from everyday family life to moments with animals, with cats often taking the spotlight. This time, we’re focusing on a theme that feels especially touching: the connection between children and their feline companions.

We looked through Paula’s carefully curated Instagram feed and found a beautiful collection of photos showing kids and cats from decades past. Some are funny, others are full of quiet emotion, yet all of them show how special the bond between a child and their pet can be.

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Vintage black and white photo of a child and a kitten sharing milk, capturing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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She is not stealing, she is sharing. Or, teaching the kitty to drink from a bowl.

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    Vintage photo of a smiling child pushing a stroller filled with kittens, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    I used to make this for my kittens when I was little. They loved it and asked for more!

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    Vintage black and white photo of a young boy petting a tabby cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #1

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    Vintage black and white photo of a young child sitting and hugging a kitten, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Both subjects are so sweet

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    #5

    Vintage black and white photo of two boys each holding a Siamese cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Twin boys, twin cats! This is so cute

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    #6

    Young girl gently hugging a cat in a vintage black and white photo, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    So gentle with this one. I feel this shows she knows how to make them feel safe.

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    Vintage photo of a boy wearing a cap with two cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Every child should grow up with a cat. Prove me wrong!

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    Vintage black and white photo of a child watching a cat drinking from a glass, showcasing the bond between kids and cats.

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    I love the shot glass. Hope mom didn't mind.

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    #9

    Vintage black and white photo of a young girl lovingly holding and hugging a tabby cat outdoors.

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    This is me, forever and ever.

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    #10

    Vintage black and white photo of kids holding and interacting with a cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Poor kids look like they may be Polio survivors.

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    Vintage photo of a young boy holding a fluffy cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats in a cozy home setting.

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    That looks like my first cat.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a child sitting outside, gently holding a black cat, showing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    They both look wise.

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    #13

    Vintage photo of a joyful child holding a cat, capturing the timeless bond between kids and cats on cobblestone street.

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    This is a child in France. It was on BP last week.

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    #14

    Vintage black and white photo of a young boy in uniform watching cats outside near a wooden shed, showcasing kids and cats bond.

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    How adorable 😍.

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    #15

    Vintage photo of a young girl holding a cat, highlighting the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    This child's name is Grete Reinwald. She's on hundreds of old vintage postcards, and was a German stage and film actress. "As a child, due to her sweet, appealing features she modeled for many monochrome, hand-tinted, and autochrome postcards."

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    Vintage black and white photo of a boy warmly holding a fluffy cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a young girl lovingly holding a Siamese cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Very sweet look on both of them.

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    #18

    Child riding a vintage bicycle with cats in the basket and trailer, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    I doubt the cats like this.

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    Vintage photo of a sleeping child cuddled in a coat with a cat nearby, highlighting the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    The sleep of the sweet with her guardian.

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    Vintage photo of a young child sitting outdoors, gently petting a cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #21

    Vintage photo of a happy boy holding a black cat on his shoulders, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Who hasn't done the kitty scarf fashion show?

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    Vintage black and white photo of a smiling girl holding a cat on her lap, showcasing timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #23

    Vintage black and white photo of a child in a tub interacting with a kitten, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Little hooman, why you in tub?

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    Smiling vintage photo of a child holding three cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    An arm full of happiness.

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    #25

    Vintage photos of a toddler and cat sharing a moment, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Kitty says, "I'm not so sure about this..."

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    Vintage photo of a young girl holding a kitten, capturing the timeless bond between kids and cats in a tender moment.

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    Looks like she's praying protection for her kitty. Maybe saying, Thank you, God for my kitty.

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    #27

    Vintage black and white photo of a smiling girl holding two playful kittens, highlighting the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #28

    Vintage black and white photo of a smiling child hugging a cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a young boy sitting outdoors with three Siamese cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Vintage photo of a smiling child holding a relaxed cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Can't imagine y being able to sleep while hanging!

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    #31

    Two kids sitting outdoors holding a black cat and a white rabbit in a vintage photo showing the bond between kids and cats.

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    Cat: You’re a funny looking cat! Bunny: Well, you’re a funny looking bunny!

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    Vintage black and white photo of a young child holding a Siamese cat on their shoulder, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Feline Stole

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    #33

    Vintage photo of a child sitting on grass holding two fluffy cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Vintage photo of a young child lovingly holding a cat, capturing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Baba forgotten and kitty love wins!

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    Vintage photo of a young girl walking a cat on a leash, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Yes folks, we’ve been trying to leash train our cats for the past hundred years, if not longer.

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    #36

    Vintage photo of a young girl lovingly holding a black cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #37

    Vintage photo of a young girl holding a cat surrounded by Christmas presents, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Best Christmas ever?

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    #38

    Vintage photo of a young child sitting on a porch, hugging a white cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Another pair of twins.

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    Vintage photo showing the timeless bond between a young child and a white cat sharing a gentle moment indoors.

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    #40

    Vintage black and white photo of a baby sitting between two cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    I think I've been watching too much Alfred Hitchcock. Is that him plotting his new season?

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    #41

    Vintage black and white photo of kids bonding with a cat while a vet listens to the cat's heartbeat with a stethoscope.

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    Vet looks about 16 years old, trying look 50

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    #42

    Vintage black and white photo of a little girl holding a kitten, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #43

    Three vintage kids in checkered dresses holding cats, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats in a classic photo.

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    A pullette AND kitties!

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    Smiling vintage photo of a child holding a relaxed cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Awww, that's a happy cat!

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    #45

    Vintage black and white photo of a young boy holding a cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    #46

    Two kids holding and looking at a black cat in a vintage black and white photo showing timeless bond between kids and cats.

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    Vintage photo of a young boy gently holding a cat, showcasing the timeless bond between kids and cats.

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