Tuesday, January 21, 2025

National Hugging Day

Our Mom says we are cuddlebums!

And it's not just us dogs and cats and rabbits and budgies who love to cuddle! All of us animals love the occasional cuddle!

There's so much we can learn from our animal friends, including the importance of love and closeness.

And did you know that a good hug or cuddle can release oxytocin,  that scientists deem the "love hormone?" That's what happens when we feel close to someone and this increases our feelings of closeness, generosity, and kindness.


Here are 3 of us hugging! (Jo Jo is not very huggy)




Have YOU hugged your Peep today?

Show US your hugs!

 



 

16 comments:

easyweimaraner said...

happy hug day to all peeps and pets

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Those are lovely hugging videos and photos. A hug always makes you feel better.

Zoolatry said...

I would like to hug whoever invented hugs! (and pee ess, after yesserday, in need of lots n lots of hugs ...)

MadSnapper n Beau said...

Beau is a STAR hugger, he gets many hugs a day and gives them whether we want them or not.. he loves me to hug his sweet big head and I love doing it. he spreads his hugs to anyone that will take them

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari om
Oh yes, I am all for a good therapeutic hug!!! What furbyoulush films you found us to demonstrate the sheer joy of this simply act of connecting. Happy day to you all. Hugswagswhiskeries YAM-aunty xxx

Eastside Cats said...

Sending virtual hugs to everyone!

Lynn and Precious said...

BFF Jo Jo, I allow Lynn to brush me and then give her leg time. I think that's all that's necessary fur lettin' her know she's my hooman. Let Nutmeg give and git the hugs, not us delicate kitties with purrfect furs. Precious

Precious and I send hugs to all of you and your mom! Stay warm and safe.

Gidget Blue Sky said...

i do not like to be hugged but dee mum hugz me innyway, she sez it make her hart sing!!

Sandee said...

Big hugs all around and especially Marvelous Marv.

Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

Millie & Walter said...

We love to hug our parents, but don't hug each other at all. BOL!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happy hugs to all our pals from all of us!

meowmeowmans said...

Happy Hugging Day, sweet pals! We're sending virtual hugs your way, and yes, we DID hug our mom and dad today! XO Ava and Target

pilch92 said...

You are such sweeties. I would love to hug you all. XO

The Oceanside Animals said...

Charlee: "Yay, hugs and smooches! I love them! As long as they're from Dada."
Chaplin: "I may accept a hug, but nobody had better try to smooch me."
Oona: "Ninjas do not engage in hugging and smooching. Oona will accept some chin skritches though."

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Cuddles and hugs are the best times to be with your person...or even your BFF!

messymimi said...

Hugs are important, we all need a dozen a day for good health.