As someone who has had many pets throughout my life, from cats to dogs to rabbits to hamsters, I am very aware of just how special animals are and how they should all be treated with endless love and companionship. Though there have been countless animals that I have loved in my life, cats have always found a way to my heart. The first cat I remember having was an orange tabby named Meow, (I know such an original name). He was the best cat ever, and I still believe that to this day. He would allow my sister and I to dress him up in princess clothes and cuddle and hug him, even if he didn't seem too happy about it. I currently own a 3 legged, grey tabby named Lego, (no pun intended). My family helped rescue her from her previous, abusive owners and she has been the happiest cat ever since.
I have loved all cats with all of my heart and here are 3 reasons why you should too.
1. They never fail to make you laugh
I cannot count the times that any of my cats have made me laugh. From the times they have tried jumping on my bed and failed epically, or ran into the window trying to catch a bird. Once, my brother's cat brought a live bird into the house and my family had to catch it and release it to save it.
2. They love to cuddle
Now I'm not saying that all cats love to cuddle with you, but many of the cats that I have owned have loved to. My current cat will lay right next to me when she sleeps and will wake me up in the middle of the night by licking my face, and I love her for it, even when she wakes me up at 3 in the morning.
3. They act like they hate you, but they don't
Many cat owners often have a love-hate relationship with their cats, which I have totally experienced, and I believe cats often feel the same way. They may meow at you and even scratch you when they are grumpy and have woken up on the wrong side of the bed, but they will always love you no matter what.
I have concluded that when I am 80-years-old, I will most definitely be the cliché cat lady, and am already just about there. If you are ever looking for a way to brighten up your day, be sure to go out and adopt a cat, because you will not regret it.