National Cat Day: The Mental Health Benefits of Feline Companionship

Cats are pretty amazing little creatures, and I’m sure they would agree. There’s something about our feline friends that can instantly elevate our moods. Research shows that cats positively impact their owners’ overall well-being and relationships, and just their presence can help us recover from stress. Even watching cat videos can help. (1)

In honor of National Cat Day on October 29, we asked the At The Roots team to share some cat pics, and they did not disappoint. 

athena

blue

coal

echo



ernesto

ivy

june

kyrie

loki

Max

Murray

o’malley

sabine

sarafine

Celebrate this month by giving your kitty extra cuddles - or watch a cute cat video - and enjoy the mental health boost!



1 Newman, Kira M. "The Science-Backed Benefits of Being a Cat Lover." Healthline, 22 Oct. 2019.