12 Cute Reasons Why Cats Are Absolutely the Best

It’s no secret that cats are my favorite, and I enjoy spending time with cats every day. 

I currently have nine cats, so as a cat lady, I feel that cats are the best!

Here are some of my reasons for liking cats so much. 

You No Longer Need an Alarm Clock

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The cat wakes you up each morning wanting food at the same time each day.

Sometimes when you want to sleep in, this can be a bummer, but it’s also lovely to be greeted by the cat each morning. 

Lower Blood Pressure

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Cats can be good for your health.

According to Cleveland HeartLab, people with cats have lower blood pressure than those without cats. 

Your Cat Waits at Home for You

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Your indoor cats likely know your schedule. And cats like routine. 

My cats have learned the sounds of our home. They know that my husband or I will walk in the door shortly after they hear our garage door open. Sometimes one of the cats will meet us at the door. 

Cats Are Great Listeners

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My cats know all my secrets! 

I also narrate my life to my cats as I tell them when I am going to bed, changing locations, going somewhere, or whatever I’m about to do next. 

They seem to enjoy hearing about my life and I don’t have to worry about them gossiping. 

Cat Napping

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My cats remind me of the importance of taking a nap when tired. 

Stretching

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The cats are also great at stretching every day, usually when they wake up from a nap. Thank you, my cat, for reminding me to stretch! 

Caring for Cats Gives You Purpose

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I am thankful to have cats in my life as they help give me a sense of purpose. 

They depend on me for food, care, and playtime.

Spending time with a cat helps you focus on them instead of yourself. 

Cute to Look At

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Cats are adorable to look at. They come in many different colors.

I also look watching them hang out together. 

Good Sleeping Habits

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We can thank our cats for reminding us that beds are for sleeping. 

Cats Love Us

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Our cats love us even when they may not always show it.

He may ignore you or swat at you sometimes, but really he loves you on the inside.

It’s the best feeling when one of my cats follows me around all day. Another example is when a feral cat lets you pet them after a few years of feeding them. 

In the picture, Elwood was about to watch me paint because my cats like to supervise me. 

See Heidi’s Cat Paintings on Redbubble. 

Cats Demonstrate Friendship

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When you have more than one cat, sometimes they will bond with each other. 

My outdoor cats, who are only friendly with me as their feeder, show that cats have loving relationships with each other. 

They follow each other around and great each other by rubbing their faces on each. They are an excellent example of friendship. 

Litter Box Usage

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When your cat uses the litter box every time, you should thank them.

Our cat Buster likes to poop right next to the box. He’s been checked by the vet and is fine medically, so it’s becoming a hard habit to break. 

The 15 Reasons This Cat Lady Says Thank You to Her Cats Memes

Best Pet Ever

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I am certainly biased as a cat lover. 

Cats are the best pet I have ever had. 

Here are some days that celebrate pets: 

What if You Don’t Feel Thankful for the Cat?

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Remember, it’s not all about you! Cats are not perfect.

They may have days when they miss the litter box or hide from you all day. But overall, cats make great pets if you or a family member are not allergic to them.

If you are struggling to feel thankful for your cat, read through the thank you cat reasons again. Surely your cat will meet the criteria for at least one of them!

When Kittens Are Adopted

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The cat and kittens in the picture were rescued from my yard. All of them were adopted to indoor homes. I kept the mom cat and the orange kittens. 

I was very thankful for the people that adopted the other cats. 

So, if you are in a situation where someone adopts your kittens, you may want to write a thank-you note to them.

Write a Thank You Note for Kitten Adoptions

Thank You to the Veterinarian

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I have an excellent vet for my cats. He’s helped them over the years with many issues.

A good relationship with your vet can be beneficial when your cat has an emergency.

27 Veterinarian Thank You Messages

Cat Groomer Thank You

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After a visit to the pet groomer, you can send them a thank you message.

We had a cat once (she has crossed over the rainbow bridge is not the pictured cat) that sometimes would get poo stuck in her long hair. 

I was always thankful to have a pet groomer shave her read end.

12 Pet Groomer Thank You Note Examples

Cat Thank You Memes

Yep, I turned my cats into thank you memes! All the pictures are of my actual cats. 

56 Nice Thank You Memes With Cats

The Best Reasons To Get A Cat

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I’ve been a cat lady for many years. Check out my best reasons to get a cat. 

The 10 Best Reasons To Get a Cat According to a Cat Lady

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Heidi has been writing thank you notes for more than 30 years and is the author of A Modern Guide to Writing Thank-You Notes. Her goal is to help people write better thank-you notes by providing tips and examples.