Let's face it...cats rule. Don't get me wrong, I've met some pretty awesome dogs in my day, but cats will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it's because I am a somewhat introverted individual, a trait I have in common with most cats. Or maybe it's because I admire the random spurts of deranged behavior at 4 o'clock in the morning. Either one.

Many people love dogs because the little beasts are always so ecstatic to see you, or mostly anyone for that matter. That's cool! It's their thing. However, I appreciate how you have to work for a cat's affection. Instead of cats sprinting across the house to greet you when you get home like most dogs would, cats are just like, "Oh. You're still alive? Cool...I guess?"

The lack of affection shown by cats is one of my favorite parts about them. Cats will go off and do their own thing for hours on end, and you'll more than likely have no idea where they are or what they're up to. But, when cats do decide to show a little love by rubbing against your leg, or jumping on you, it makes it so much more meaningful.

Maybe my admiration for cats derives from their complete lack of respect toward authority. Countless times while doing homework in high school my cat would strut down my dining room table and plop her butt on my homework as I was writing mid-sentence, then look at me like, "Oh. Am I in your way, human? I'll move in about ten minutes. Maybe I'll knock those pencils off the table. Maybe I won't. Guess we'll find out, won't we?"

I understand why most people think cats are useless creatures. I mean, they are. But they're fantastic companions. Similar to dogs, cats can sense when there is a problem with their human. From experience, I've learned that both of my cats can tell when I'm upset or anxious, and they're always there to comfort me with their soothing purrs.

So let's hear it for cats--the furry little bastards that I love so much.