The famous expression, “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs”, dates back at least a century.  People have speculated the exact reason and origin for the phrase.  Regardless, when it rains hard, you will hear people say, OMG, It’s raining cats and dogs!
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It’s only speculation but it could very well have been raining hard when the following artists were inspired to design these whimsical pieces of art.  Please visit the artist’s site by clicking on the source.

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