Finding a formal date is hard. Trust me, I know. For my very first formal, I was set up with our soon to be sweetheart; he made it to the entrance of the venue before throwing up and being sent home. I've scrolled through every fraternity chapter PowerPoint of eligible dates. I've begged sisters to find someone they think would make a great date. And as each formal season comes and goes, so do my hopes of finding a reliable date.

This formal season, I had an epiphany. Why go through all the trouble of finding a boy to accompany me when I have the perfect date curled up next to me? So, here are 10 reasons you just ditch the boy and bring your cat to formal.

1. Cats rule, boys drool.

2. They will wear whatever you tell them to (do they really have a choice).

3. Your cat won't throw up before making it to formal.

4. They won't judge you when Taylor Swift comes on and you dance like an idiot (bonus: you can make them dance along with you).

5. Your cat won't complain about the venue, or the food, or your sisters.

6. You won't have to split your alcohol with them.

7. They'll love you even if you end up in the bathroom most of the night (bonus: they'll probably follow you in there as well).

8. Your cat will take pictures with every member of your fam.

9. Do you really have to even buy them a ticket? They can sit on your lap and won't eat dinner.

10. Their frat brothers won't be present to ditch you for.

Actually they probably won't ditch you at all, cause not only are you their date, you're their mom and they need you (to feed them every morning).