7 reasons to hug your cat today
![SI-Kitten-Caregiver-3332-SAx.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/story_desktop_1920x1230_/public/2017/SI-Kitten-Caregiver-3332-SAx.jpg?h=6db3cedb&itok=8CYDn91Z)
See pictures of why you should snuggle your kitty to celebrate Hug Your Cat Day on June 4.
By
Best Friends staff
We know cat lovers don’t need reasons to give Fluffy some love, but since June 4 is “Hug Your Cat Day,” we put together some of our favorite reasons to give them a squeeze.
![Man cradling a cat in his arms](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/1-Hug-cat-Maxine-Caleb-NKUT-Super-2724sak.jpg)
1. Because that outfit would look great with cat fur
![Litter of kittens being held](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/2-Litter7-0912MW.jpg)
2. Because he's giving you those eyes again
![Litter of three brown tabby kittens](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/3-Litter7-0737MW.jpg)
3. Because it's been 15 minutes since the last hug
![Christina giving Cookie the cat a hug](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/4-Hug-cat-Cookie-Christina-8419KB.jpg)
4. Because you know she loves you, too
![Reina the calico cat in a bed](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/5-Hug-cat-Reina-7637SAx.jpg)
5. Because you're brave, and you're not afraid of a little scratch
![Taco the fluffy gray cat](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/6-Hug-cat-Taco-6146LF.jpg)
6. Because she's so much softer than your pet iguana
![Woman holding a black cat](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/7-Hug-cat-Pickles-0039sak.jpg)
7. Because you know you're lucky to have each other
If you don't have your own cat to hug? Go adopt one!
Photos by Best Friends staff