This Is What A Cat Lady Looks Like

We love our cats, dote on them as members of our family and definitely enjoy a good snuggle with them at the end of a long day.

But if you're a busy single lady, you might have been derided as a "cat lady ," with friends implying that you care a little too much about your cats or that you will be forever alone with them.

The stereotype goes way back , but cat owners around the world are fighting to reclaim the term as their own. We asked you to show us what a cat lady really looks like, and received dozens of pictures of owners showing their pride in their pets.

Keep the momentum going by sharing your pictures with the hashtag #CatLadyPride to let the world know that if being a cat lady means loving your pets, you're guilty as charged.

#CatLadyPride pic.twitter.com/uGTRqbiwZs

PuertoRican Princess (@_pinkstarburst) September 9, 2014

Major cuddles happening #CatLadyPride pic.twitter.com/jUJvCFqr1k

Alexandra Banda (@LexBanda) September 10, 2014

If you ever misplace a cat...place a laundry basket or yoga mat out! #fatcat #cats #catselfies #CatLadyPride #cats pic.twitter.com/pPSj9TNV2B

Katie Hall (@loves3hearts) September 10, 2014

@HuffPostPhoto @HuffingtonPost #CatLadyPride #alcoholiccat pic.twitter.com/D1X9hF93Dg

Ruba Asfahani (@rubaasfahani) September 9, 2014