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You are here: Home / Diary / Let’s Celebrate Do NOT Hug Your Cat Day!

Let’s Celebrate Do NOT Hug Your Cat Day!

June 4, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat53 Comments

Get your grimy talons off me!

Unhand me, you scoundrel! No hugging today!

No human cooties!

And no kissing either!

I know a bunch of you kitties aren’t into the hugging thing, so let’s turn this day on its ear and have Do NOT Hug Your Cat Day! Here are some feline-friendly activities humans can do instead of hugging us cats; pick your favorites and give the list to your humans.

  • Petting
  • Chin skritching
  • Brushing
  • Butt whapping (confess — I know some of you out there love this!)
  • Treat giving
  • Open-window Bird TV
  • Playtime!
  • Just plain leave you alone for the day

Got any other things you would rather your human do instead of (ugh) hugging you? Tell me in the comments!

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  1. Glogirly & Katie says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I can’t believe I’m going to say this.
    Are you sitting down?
    Ok, here goes.
    Thank COD for Waffles Too.
    He actually LIKES to be hugged.
    ; ) Katie

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  2. Spitty the Kitty says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Thank you, Sparkle, for exposing the ugly underbelly of this “holiday”–it’s just another Human ruse to do what THEY want under the guise of loving US! Ha!

    Reply
  3. Sweet Purrfections says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Both of us have received several hugs and kisses from Mom Paula today (and everyday). There’s not too much we can do to avoid getting hugs!

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  4. Texas, a cat in New York says

    June 4, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    I wish I had seen your post earlier and had sent it to my human!
    Anything (but tango-ing) but hugging!
    Purrs

    Reply
  5. meowmeowmans says

    June 4, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Well, Moosey gets lots of hugs every day. But if it makes you feel better, we also did some of those other suggestions you had, Sparkle. 🙂

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  6. Annie says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Hi Sparkle,
    I was so hoping the Lady would not find out that it’s Hug Your Cat day. I saw your comment on Katie Isabella’s blog and had to come over. Alas, Hug Your Cat day or no Hug Your Cat day, I get hugged and kissed every day. I would much rather have more treats and more birds and way, way less hugs!

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  7. Derby and Ducky says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Your suggestions are good. May we suggest napping together?

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  8. Lin says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Well, my cat, Grace, and I do this every single day…..It is called “Mom and Grace’s Book and Nap hour.” She likes it when I go lie on my bed and read my Kindle, while Grace lies on my chest and I pet her with the free hand. After some time, we both fall asleep and take a wee nap together. It works for both of us. I think you would like this, Sparkle. There is no hugging or smooching involved.

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  9. Tober says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Whew–I’m glad my staff missed the boat on Hug Your Cat Day. That would have been awful. *shudder* Especially ’cause I don’t have any front toenails to use for “warning.”

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  10. Emma and Buster says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    talk about hugging and kissing….the mama is not content with hugging and kissing once a day, she wants a squillion times a day.

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  11. Simba says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Mom knows not to hug me because if she steps out of line, I bite! Now Audrey does enjoy a good hug, especially by Dad.

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  12. Clooney says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Ha ha Sparkle, you are funny! You got a great point here, clever post!

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  13. CATachresis says

    June 4, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Oh Sparkle, can I be in your gang in the playground? I think I am your tuxie twin!!

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  14. Jacqueline says

    June 4, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    We get lots of hugs and kisses everyday, but we enjoyed your post and the photos are purrfect, darling Sparkle!!…We would add fresh nip to your list=WOOOHOOOOOO!! 😆 …Happy day, sweet friends…xoxo…Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  15. Pasha says

    June 4, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    How about: Don’t move so I can sleep on your chest all night!!!!

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  16. Cathy Keisha says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I must confess that I let I let Pop pick me up this morning and hug me but not TW. I need to get some foam rocket time from her after my dinner. Hope I can get extra treats since I didn’t get treats or chicken last night.

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  17. TerrySpokes says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    EAR RUBS!!!!

    – Cinderella & Aurora

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  18. Caren Gittleman says

    June 4, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Well, I DO like to be hugged, but I am always open to an extra meal….the heck with treats……I want the MEAL. Love, Cody

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  19. Brian says

    June 4, 2013 at 10:49 am

    We all love hugs here, yep, all of us!

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  20. emilykarn says

    June 4, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Dear Sparkle we are of two minds regarding this post. Selleck loves hugs and cuddles. Bandit prefers a good belly rub which was not on the list. We both Hate 👿 Kisses ❗ Keep that germy Human mouth far from our fur ❗ We have finallt trained Our Person Not to Kiss us 😀 Bandit, Selleck, and Their Person , Emily.

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  21. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Give it up Sparkle – you secretly love those hugs. You just don’t want to spoil your aloof persona

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  22. BeadedTail says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Sparkle, you sure look huggable so we don’t know how your human can resist! We like to be hugged although I prefer the 5 second hug while Isabella could go for the 24/7 hug. Seriously.

    Purrs,
    Angel

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  23. Grace says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Well Miss Frankie would NEVER tolerate hugging but she does have a marked preference for being petted 24/7. BB the orange boy, on the other hand, most assuredly loves the hugging/kissing/holding in the arms being carried around thing…

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  24. Rufus T. Ragdoll says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:47 am

    My human got me. She swooped me up and hugged and kissed me.

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  25. Angel Junior, Orion, Sammy and Emily says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:37 am

    I so agree with you Sparkle! I don’t even know this human well enough to let her hug me. Still she manages to give me one now and then anyway. But not today!!!!!

    ~~Emily

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  26. Small Town Mommy says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:25 am

    It’s too late for us. We have already hugged the cat today. He is already sleeping it off.

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  27. Random Felines says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Junior would like this to become “Leave the Cat Alone Day”. MOL As for the rest of us, hugging isn’t so bad. And yeah…we confess that some of us like a little butt-whappin’ 🙂

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  28. da tabbies o trout towne says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:16 am

    sparkle…I do so wish we could meet up one day, like in Paris or …Paris…and swap notes…while the boys love hugs and kisses; don’t even THINK about approaching ME…dai$y, queen of cats and expect me to stand still for a hug or a kiss….not all the loose cash at Fort Knox will get me to stand by for such behavior…..of course it helps that I won’t tolerate being picked up too ….frankly, anything or anyone that comes within 10 yards of me is invading MY space….sadly I must disagree with you on burd tv….I would rather watch…..boomer groom, than burd tv..
    hugs girl from dai$y ~~~~~~~

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  29. HH and the Boys says

    June 4, 2013 at 7:26 am

    We are of two minds over here. I (Knuckles) love hugs and kisses and Bugsy doesn’t. So come see me if you have extra hugs. I’ll take all I can get.

    Have a great day.

    Bugsy and Knuckles

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  30. Sue Brandes says

    June 4, 2013 at 7:09 am

    But; Sparkle I am a hugger. Oh I guess for one day I could just give treats and do head butts. 😉

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  31. Flynn says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:59 am

    I like to be kissed and hugged which is just as well as I get a lot of it. I also have to admit loving to have my butt whapped.

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  32. Amelia Hughes says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:37 am

    WOW! My cats love you right now….and think that these are awesome suggestions!!!

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  33. Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:47 am

    We are not into hugging, either. Pierre will climb onto the nearest shoulder if you try. Ashton will run like the wind. And Newton will haul off and whap the offending human in the side of the head. Or bite the face, if necessary, to make his displeasure known. This is obviously a human holiday, not a cat holiday!

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  34. Toby & Leia says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Ah, the hugging. We couldn’t get our hoomin to stop no matter what.. but we kinda like it. Most of the time.

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  35. Sammy says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:00 am

    Well I have to admit I’m not much for hugging although I let my human hug me because I know she likes to do that ( 😯 ) but I also think that non-hug time is grand as well. I think you’ve got all the bases covered here Sparkle with your list. Can’t think of anything to add……unless taking me to the vet counts!

    Kitty Hugs, Sam

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  36. Madi and Mom says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Sparkle you crack me up…those are definitely some ‘unhand me your scoundrel’ eyes!! Back away from the cat!!
    Hugs and thanks for the mol
    Madi

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  37. Fuzzy Tales says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:44 am

    Nicki’s not into hugging either, but he LOVES to give and receive head-butts. 🙂

    On the other hand, there’s a reason one of Derry’s nicknames is “Smoochy Bear.” LOL.

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  38. Laila and Minchie says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Sparkle, you do not know what you are missing! But we do like your choice of alternatives!

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  39. Tamago says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:29 am

    I confess, I love butt whapping! And relieved that I’m not the only one… 🙂

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  40. The Island Cats says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:10 am

    I hope I get to walk in the yard today. But that’s not gonna happen.

    Wally

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  41. Katie Bella says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:08 am

    I have to admit I love being hugged and kissed. Good thing because mama does it ALL of the time.

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  42. Noir the Texas Tabby says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:04 am

    My human has this thing of kissing…I wish she would read your suggestions and do them, for MY sanity. *sigh*

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  43. Marg says

    June 4, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Well Sparkle, we have lots of cats here that so agree with you. We do not want to be hugged, thank you very much. And we will gladly take treats instead. Hope you have a terrific No-Hug Day. Take care.

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  44. Hannah and Lucy says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:56 am

    Oh dear – this is going to be hard work – our Mum is already a hugger, a kisser, a snuggler and definitely a napper already. We don’t hold out much hope of her going cold turkey!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  45. Spunky Doodle and Manny says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:41 am

    How about watching TV with and napping together?

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  46. Gattina says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:04 am

    The trouble in my house is, that we have every day “Hug your Cat Day” !! My cats wouldn’t even realize that it is a special day. This includes petting, Chin skritching, Treat giving, open window Bird TV, I also should add, mouse hunting day, play time but not with humans.

    – Brushing hated by all four
    – Butt whapping hated by all four

    I suggest a “Hug your human Day” but I don’t guarantee that you will survive this day without damages !

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  47. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    June 4, 2013 at 2:36 am

    There’s a pair of deaf ears here. Mommy is a hugger & a kisser. In addition to scratch the human, how about constantly following the human or lots of love nips?!?

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  48. poppyq says

    June 4, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I think it would be scratch your human day instead. I am with you, no hugging or picking up although I do tolerate the odd kiss.

    Kisses
    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxxx

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  49. Punapippuri says

    June 4, 2013 at 1:15 am

    Thank you for this Sparkle – definitely the humans need to know we do not all like snorgling, slurpy hugs!

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  50. Tillie and Georgia says

    June 4, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Good idea Sparkle, but Mom is a hugger!!
    We can try to tell her it is just for one day 😉
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie

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