15 Cats in Need of a Hug

Bear-y Cuddly

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Mr. Teddy is the perfect hugging buddy when all else fails. He'll never leave, and he'll always be soft. It's a win-win.

A Poor Substitute

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"In lieu of a human, I will have to make do with a phone. I'm really not expecting the same outcome. Oh! Did I just see the 'Angry Birds' app? Let me click back real quick. Man, I wish this was real!"

Lying in Wait

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"I was promised a hug hours ago, and I'm still here waiting for one. It's 'Hug a Cat Day!' Someone needs to give me some serious cuddles right MEOW."

New to the Game

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Hugging is a practiced art form. These two are working out the kinks, but pretty soon they'll have it perfected.

Could Go Both Ways

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"Was there talk earlier of a hug? Did someone need a hug? Or was someone offering a hug? Either way, ME! I'll give or receive. I'm really not too picky."

Desperate Times

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This is called the "anything will do" hug. In lieu of an actual hug, just the arm will suffice.

Determined Kitten

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Peekaboo, I see you! Spotted: One tiny kitten waking up from a nap and looking for a gigantic hug. Any volunteers?

Distraction Tactics

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"Hey! Whatcha doin' over here? You know what time it is?! Hug time!"

Advanced Hugging 101

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This is the ideal "hug" position. This cat's been practicing and has perfected the move.

One Grumpy Cat

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The solution for such evident grumpiness? A bath! Just kidding, that would never work. How about a hug instead? Go on, give it a try.

Hug of Happiness

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"This is one tight hug, but I'm all for it. Go ahead, guy, squeeze me tighter! I feel so safe and warm right now."

Wantin' It Badly

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This is such an obvious cry for a hug. How could you resist?!

Crying Out

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"I am desperate and needy for love! HUG MEEEEEE!"

Green-Eyed Monster

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"Really?! You would rather hug that instead of me? That thing doesn't even have fur, and it never stops crying! Let's just agree that I get all the hugs from now on."

That Sweet Spot

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"Ahh, just what the doctor ordered. I'm never moving. I hope you know that."