National Hug Your Cat Day

Ancient Egyptians worshipped, revered, and spoiled their cats. They were seen as symbols of grace and poise — traits cats are still associated with today. There’s a lot of cat hugging going on all the time but make an extra special attempt during National Hug Your Cat Day on June 4.

There are many reasons to love Hug Your Cat Day. Kitties deserve only the best from owners and humans in general. Cats are there to provide unconditional love through thick and thin, regardless of the circumstances. The day is an excellent reminder to give cats some extra TLC and thank them for their friendship and loyalty. There’s no better time to snuggle with a cat and give them a few extra scratches they will love.

A cat will be a friend forever and won’t disappoint its owner. Hug Your Cat Day is a good excuse for a pet owner to take pictures of the cat that’s always been by his or her side. Share these photos on social media and with friends and family to express the love that the cat is receiving. One can never take too many pictures of a pet or cat, so now is a chance to go wild.

The obvious downside to the day is that people without cats may be left out. This need not be the case; however — it should be straightforward enough to simply adapt it into “Hug Someone Else’s Cat Day.”