I've wanted a cat for some time now. I've probably wanted a cat since we brought home our dog from the animal shelter 10 long years ago. It's not that I don't love my dog; it's just that I think I would bond with a cat better. I think cats are my soulmates and dogs are just nice furry things you can stare at from time to time.

The tragic problem is that I live at home and I have to wait until after I graduate to get a cat (sobs). I've decided the more cat articles I write will probably increase my likelihood of being granted the awesome privilege of bringing home a cat.

So mom, this article is for you. And it's also for any other person who desperately wants a cat and for some reason is not allowed to bring one home. These are all the reasons everyone should be allowed to have a cat.

1. The cat will do the dishes.

Do I have to write anymore?

2. The cat will get along with our dog. Just look. This could be them.

The dog really does need a friend while we're all not home.

3. Cats will most likely play all your favorite board games with you.

4. The cat will give you a massage, daily.

5. The cat will fight off any invaders.

Let's be honest, our dog is too dumb to fight off any uninvited people that walk into our house. A cat could be a huge security measure.

6. The cat will play ping pong with you.

7. The cat will cuddle with you, sometimes.

Look how stinking sweet that is. Don't you want that?

8. The cat will help you stretch/do yoga.

We all want a yoga partner, don't we?

9. The cat will play fetch with you, unlike our current pet.

10. The cat will help you with your homework/work.

11. The cat will make sure all the chairs are cleaned.

12. The cat will high-five you when you do a good job.

13. The cat will eat all of its dinner.

14. The cat will always refill the toilet paper rolls.

15. The cat will always go to bed always.

16. The cat will always be the life of the party.

17. Honestly, the real reason we should get a cat is because it will always be this cute, and who wouldn't want to stare at this all day long.

I already know exactly what's going to happen after this article is published. My mom is going to see me and go, "Ha, cute article this week." My heart is going to flutter with the possibilities of having all my dreams come true and I'm going to say, "So I can have a cat now?" Mom is going to laugh at me and then walk away while saying "Yea, when you move out."

And we'll be back to square one because I'm ready to have sweet kitty now.

However, if this article helped you capture all your dreams (a.k.a just a cat, really) then my work here is done. Rooting for you and your cat.