Cats are awesome. If you aren't a cat person you can just leave now, because they are seriously adorable and you should love them. Here are some reasons cats are the best pets to have:

1. They are adorable - no arguments allowed.

LOOK AT THEIR FACES. How can you not love them?

2. They're fluffy and warm and perfect.

So fluffy cats are definitely the BEST cats, but even short-haired cats are adorable. And perfect.

3. They express pleasure by purring... which is awesome.

Have you ever thought about purring? Like, they vibrate. To express pleasure. That's pretty awesome.

4. They really like boxes, and for some reason, that's really adorable.

I think it's literally the best thing ever to put a box in the middle of the living room and just watch my cat curl up in it. It's even better if it's a tall box, because then they have to leap up. It's just so cute.

5. They cause mischief, but... they're still cute while doing it.

Is there any other animal that can knock literally every item off of a counter and, even though you kind of want to scream... you find they're still really cute?

6. Playing with a cat is perfection.

Now, playing can result in battle wounds, but it's still awesome. Point a laser and watch your cat run and you will understand.

7. They may be kind of b*tchy sometimes, but they know when you're upset, and they know just how to comfort you.

When I'm sad (or sick with a cold or something like that), my cat just knows. Cats are cool like that. No matter how much a pain they can be sometimes, when you're upset, they know how to make you feel better.

8. They love you, and that just makes life a little bit better.

They don't always seem to show it, but cats are full of love and devotion for their owner. And when you cuddle a cat you can't help but admit it - life is easier with a furry little friend.