<p>Get excited cat owners, it's National Cat Day! Cat ladies get a bad rap, but you know what, today's the day to let your feline freak flag fly. So assess where you stand on your crazy-cat-lady status with these GIFs of fellow kitty-lovers. Then go home and hug your BFF (best feline friend).</p>
<h2>1. You get a bit defensive about your love of cats.</h2>

<p>Get excited cat owners, it's National Cat Day! Cat ladies get a bad rap, but you know what, today's the day to let your feline freak flag fly. So assess where you stand on your crazy-cat-lady status with these GIFs of fellow kitty-lovers. Then go home and hug your BFF (best feline friend).
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<h2>1. You get a bit defensive about your love of cats.</h2>

<p>Get excited cat owners, it's National Cat Day! Cat ladies get a bad rap, but you know what, today's the day to let your feline freak flag fly. So assess where you stand on your crazy-cat-lady status with these GIFs of fellow kitty-lovers. Then go home and hug your BFF (best feline friend).
</p><h2>1. You get a bit defensive about your love of cats.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.warnerbros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warner Bros.</a></div>
<h2>2. You speak fluent meow.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.warnerbros.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Warner Bros.</a></div><p></p>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.warnerbros.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Warner Bros.</a></div><p></p><h2>2. You speak fluent meow.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://disney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney</a></div>
<h2>3. You want to adopt all the cats.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://disney.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Disney</a></div><p></p>

<h2>3. You want to adopt all the cats.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://disney.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Disney</a></div><p></p><h2>3. You want to adopt all the cats.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.tlc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TLC</a></div>
<h2>But luckily you have some self-control.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.tlc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">TLC</a></div><p></p>

<h2>But luckily you have some self-control.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.tlc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">TLC</a></div><p></p><h2>But luckily you have some self-control.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC</a></div>
<h2>4. You've spent more nights in bed with your cat than with a lover.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">NBC</a></div><p></p>

<h2>4. You've spent more nights in bed with your cat than with a lover.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">NBC</a></div><p></p><h2>4. You've spent more nights in bed with your cat than with a lover.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.paramount.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paramount Pictures</a></div>
<h2>5. Sometimes you wonder if you're too close to your feline companions.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.paramount.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Paramount Pictures</a></div><p></p>

<h2>5. Sometimes you wonder if you're too close to your feline companions.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.paramount.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Paramount Pictures</a></div><p></p><h2>5. Sometimes you wonder if you're too close to your feline companions.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC</a></div>
<h2>Like they might be taking advantage of you.</h2>

<h2>Like they might be taking advantage of you.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">NBC</a></div><p></p><h2>Like they might be taking advantage of you.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.fox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fox</a></div>
<h2>But your cats just <i>get</i> you.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.fox.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Fox</a></div><p></p>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.fox.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Fox</a></div><p></p><h2>But your cats just <i>get</i> you.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://abc.go.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC</a></div>
<h2>6. You always find the cat in the room (and try to take it home).</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://abc.go.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">ABC</a></div><p></p>

<h2>6. You always find the cat in the room (and try to take it home).</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://abc.go.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">ABC</a></div><p></p><h2>6. You always find the cat in the room (and try to take it home).</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC</a></div>
<h2>7. You're always looking for excuses to dress like a cat.</h2>

<h2>7. You're always looking for excuses to dress like a cat.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">NBC</a></div><p></p><h2>7. You're always looking for excuses to dress like a cat.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.cineticmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cinetic Media</a></div>
<h2>Even if you're just staying in.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.cineticmedia.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Cinetic Media</a></div><p></p>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.cineticmedia.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Cinetic Media</a></div><p></p><h2>Even if you're just staying in.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.nick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nickelodeon</a></div>
<h2>8. You've just accepted that you're usually coated in cat hair.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nick.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Nickelodeon</a></div><p></p>

<h2>8. You've just accepted that you're usually coated in cat hair.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nick.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Nickelodeon</a></div><p></p><h2>8. You've just accepted that you're usually coated in cat hair.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.tlc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TLC</a></div>
<h2>9. You smuggle them into places they aren't allowed.</h2>

<h2>9. You smuggle them into places they aren't allowed.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.tlc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">TLC</a></div><p></p><h2>9. You smuggle them into places they aren't allowed.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.fox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fox</a></div>
<h2>10. You've written songs about your cats (that you sing to them).</h2>

<h2>10. You've written songs about your cats (that you sing to them).</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.fox.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Fox</a></div><p></p><h2>10. You've written songs about your cats (that you sing to them).</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC</a></div>
<h2>11. You get a sneaking suspicion your cat finds you clingy.</h2>

<h2>11. You get a sneaking suspicion your cat finds you clingy.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.nbc.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">NBC</a></div><p></p><h2>11. You get a sneaking suspicion your cat finds you clingy.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kadokawa Corporation</a></div>
<h2>And maybe pathetic.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Kadokawa Corporation</a></div><p></p>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">Kadokawa Corporation</a></div><p></p><h2>And maybe pathetic.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://abc.go.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC</a></div>
<h2>You don't know what it is.</h2>

<p></p><div>Source: <a href="http://abc.go.com/?ref=popsugar.com&amp;=___psv__p_32298016__t_w_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="has-affiliate-link">ABC</a></div><p></p><h2>You don't know what it is.</h2>

<h2>12. But you can't help it, you just <strike>worship</strike> love your kitty.</h2>

<div>Source: <a href="http://disney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney</a></div>

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1. You get a bit defensive about your love of cats.

2. You speak fluent meow.

3. You want to adopt all the cats.

But luckily you have some self-control.

4. You've spent more nights in bed with your cat than with a lover.

5. Sometimes you wonder if you're too close to your feline companions.

Like they might be taking advantage of you.

But your cats just get you.

6. You always find the cat in the room (and try to take it home).

7. You're always looking for excuses to dress like a cat.

Even if you're just staying in.

8. You've just accepted that you're usually coated in cat hair.

9. You smuggle them into places they aren't allowed.

10. You've written songs about your cats (that you sing to them).

11. You get a sneaking suspicion your cat finds you clingy.

And maybe pathetic.

You don't know what it is.

12. But you can't help it, you just worship love your kitty.