Last Friday, I decided to do something completely out of the ordinary. Some would even call it out of the paw-dinary. I visited every cat café in New York City and Brooklyn, despite my raging allergy to all things furry. At the start of the day, I was a strong dog person. By the end, I still preferred dogs, but I’m willing to admit that cats aren’t quite as bad as I thought. Even though I couldn’t actually touch any of these cats and I essentially risked my life for the paper, I hope you enjoy these painfully average cat photos.

Email Jemima McEvoy at jmcevoy@nyunews.com.