Animals·Posted on Nov 26, 201521 Reasons You Should Be Thankful For Your CatThey're just the best.by Chelsea MarshallBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Cats are pretty much the best and it's about time we show our thanks. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. They give the best hugs. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. They are also the best excuse for leaving a party early. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. They try to make new family members feel welcome. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. They know how to make themselves useful.... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. ...and they always keep you on your toes. 7. They try to keep you eating healthy. 8. And take care of you when you're sick. 9. They are the best at screening potential suitors. 10. Did we go over their incredible hugs? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Yeah, sometimes they're just not that into you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. But that makes it all the more special when they ask for your attention. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. They're great at amusing themselves. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. (For better or for worse) Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Sometimes they can be really dumb but that makes them all the more lovable. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. They're also pretty dang cute. View this image on Imgur 17. They put up with your crap. View this image on Imgur 18. Like, a lot of it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And they occasionally agree to look silly to make you smile. 20. Basically, every day with a cat is a day well spent. 21. And they're the best friend you could ever ask for. <3 Cats <3