Cats, the most capricious of pets, are a blessed contradiction. Imminently huggable with their cute and furry features, you'd think cats would do nothing but clamor for the embrace of their humans. Sadly, the moody meowers don't always indulge us -- even today, on Hug Your Cat Day! How rude!

Still, you have to respect their autonomy. What other beast, treated like royalty, would deny healthy expressions of adoration? It's no wonder that a group of lions -- nature's most regal kitty -- is called a pride.

Find a safe, clawless way to hug your cat today, and every day. Or respect their mood-of-the-minute and wait until it's safe to do so. After you read these huggable comics, of course.

Sarah's Scribbles By Sarah Andersen April 12, 2017

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Garfield By Jim Davis Dec 12, 1985

Sarah's Scribbles By Sarah Andersen April 5, 2014

Frankie Comics By Rachel Dukes May 8, 2015

Garfield By Jim Davis June 15, 2012

Get Fuzzy By Darby Conley Aug 17, 2005

Get Fuzzy By Darby Conley Oct 14, 2001

Get Fuzzy By Darby Conley July 22, 2006

Luann By Greg Evans Jan 28, 1986

Rose is Rose By Don Wimmer and Pat Brady July 11, 2012

Arlo and Janis By Jimmy Johnson Nov 13, 2014

The Elderberries By Corey Pandolph and Phil Frank and Joe Troise July 27, 2006

Pooch Cafe By Paul Gilligan Mar 22, 2007

Frankie Comics By Rachel Dukes April 1, 2015

Breaking Cat News By Georgia Dunn April 27, 2016