We're celebrating this national event, and we want you to join the fun! Cat ownership is a joy for millions of people across the country. Are you missing out?

Check out these fascinating facts, and get on the happy train. Adopt a shelter cat today!

• Owning a cat can reduce your risk of heart attack by 30 percent (feline-less people were 30 to 40 percent more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than those with cats)
• Cats owners have been found to have lower anxiety, blood and cholesterol levels than individuals that do not have a cat
• Children who are in a home with cats miss nine days less of school a year than children who do not live with cats
• Cat owning children are more likely to be involved in sports, hobbies, clubs, and other social activities and have a higher IQ

A study of 100 people aged 20-40 years old found:

• Nearly half of respondents enjoyed a better night's sleep with their cat on the bed than they did with their partner in the bed!

A study of 500 cat owners aged 55 years old and older revealed:

• 82% found that their cat helped them overcome feelings of stress
• 62% said cat ownership helped overcome feelings of loneliness

A study of 100 cat owners aged 13 years and under found:

• 80% said their cat helped them get along better with family and friends
• 81% said they would rather chat to their cat about their feelings, than to their parents or friends
• 87% of children regard their cat as a "close friend"