Give your beloved feline a squeeze on National Hug Your Cat Day

WHILE some cats are so affectionate they would do anything for a cuddle, others dart out of the window as soon as they see their owner approaching with open arms.

But today (4 June) is National Hug Your Cat Day, which gives you, the cat lover, the go-ahead (maybe not from your cat) to spoil her or him with cuddles, squeezes and kisses.

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Cats are renowned for their quirky personalities, which can range from overly affectionate to downright indifferent.

So, before you scoop up your furry friend and smother it with hugs and kisses, it will be helpful to classify your cat’s behaviour and adjust your response accordingly.

The following guidelines will assist:

#Cat Capone – This guy is a gangsta! Cat Capones are all hood, and they rule over us and the rest of their domain with understated confidence. We’re all their henchmen, and they have the claw power to back up the attitude.

#Catanova – This feline enjoys much attention from a band of adoring cat and human fans. They’ve got us wrapped around their paw. You know they are having breakfast, lunch, treats and dinner at a different address every day and have admirers queuing around the block.

#Tommy ‘The Cat’ Cruise – He is the real adventurer. He’s a superstar – swinging from door handles, parkouring all over your coffee table and tightrope traversing your back wall. These cats are epic entertainers and top calibre stuntmen.

#Little Miss Sunshine – She is as light as a fairy – in spirit and movement. She’s a regular twinkle toes. She purrs loudly and is often found curled

up sleepily in a warm lap. She’s the most purrfect fur ball of them all – paws down.

#The CEO – This boss is certainly on the money at the helm of your home. The CEO is not shy to meow out orders and has the brainpower to command his working army.

#Cat Grylls – This one rules the wild. He’s a true survivor that you might not see for days but, when he returns from his latest adventure, he’ll look as rugged and handsome as ever. Above his daily meals at home, his diet will be innards of birds, frogs or mice, and don’t be surprised when he proudly shares his catch-of-the-day with you.

#Real-life Garfield – This bad boy swaggers around the homestead in a swish of bulk. He is known to sprawl out lazily or hover around the dinner table, loudly letting you know he expects his slice of something tasty…even pizza…which he will work off with a leisurely nap.

#Queen of the Catwalk – These beauties are the epitome of style and grace. They can navigate any catwalk with the poise of a supermodel and turn heads wherever they go. They most certainly hold themselves in the highest regard, and why shouldn’t they?

#The Ice Princess – These icy creatures decide when and where. They don’t like just any strangers, but will coolly accept the spoils they so rightly deserve. Ice Princesses will make you work hard, and you can expect to get the upturned nose treatment. But, when you break through into their inner circle, you’ll have found yourself a diamond.

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