Moving houses, changing jobs, kids leaving home, breakups—these are all huge things for humans, but we don’t often consider how they affect our pets. Separation anxiety, separation distress, separation-related behavior: what does any of it mean? It means your pet has a noticeable adverse reaction to being left home alone.

Cat World Domination Day is when cats are most likely to grab their chance to live as they did in their golden age. The proof is around you, with social media filled with cat memes and videos (as if cats didn’t already own the Internet!). So, how can you make sure you survive this auspicious day?

Learn whether cats like to be hugged and other ways you can celebrate International Hug Your Cat Day with your furry friend!