Celebrating International Hug Your Cat Day: A Tail-Wagging Tribute
Every year on May 30 , cat lovers worldwide have an excuse—if they needed one—to shower their feline friends with affection. It’s International Hug Your Cat Day , a time to celebrate the special bond we share with our whiskered companions. But as any seasoned cat guardian knows, not every cat is keen on hugs. To Hug or Not to Hug? That Is the Question Cats, those enigmatic creatures, have an array of preferences when it comes to receiving affection. Some will gladly nuzzle into a warm embrace, purring away contentedly. Others? Not so much. If your cat stiffens up or struggles when hugged, don’t take it personally—they’re just asserting their comfort zone. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways to make them feel loved. Finding Their Sweet Spot Many cats adore belly rubs, while others treat them as an act of war. Ear scratches? Those can melt even the most aloof feline. And if you’re looking for a nearly foolproof spot to make a cat blissfully happy—try scratching where t...