16 Things Your Cats Do for You Without You Knowing
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- As responsible cat owners, there is a long list of things that we do for our cats to keep them happy, healthy and engaged. But, did you know there are many things your feline friend does for you every day?
In this video, we will talk about 16 things that your cat is doing for you.
They protect you when you sleep
Many cats are well aware that they, and their humans, are vulnerable when sleeping.
Sticking together during sleep is a means of protection and extra security for both you and them.
Another reason that cats like to sleep next to you is to share warmth. In the wild, animals living together often huddle to share body heat.
When your cat snuggles with you, they are seeking warmth and helping your stay warm.
Of course, cats also sleep with you to show you affection and love!
They make you more attractive
Survey findings conducted by British pet researchers have found that women were more likely to be attracted to men who like animals. Men who like cats are also more likely to be perceived by women as being nicer, more caring people.
They comfort you when you are sad
Cats can understand when their owners are sad or anxious through auditory and visual observations.
Many cats come in closer proximity when their humans are depressed. Some even purr and rub themselves more once they sense that their owner is feeling blue.
They greet you when you come home
Adult cats don't meow at each other. This means your cat has refined and kept up their meows just to communicate with you.
And the best thing is that your cat meows when they want to greet you. When you arrive home and your cat meows at you, they are simply saying Welcome Back.
They reduce your stress and anxiety
Cuddling and petting your cat produces a calm, relaxed feeling which is caused by the release of oxytocin in the brain. This feel-good chemical makes your body feel more peaceful and even helps to lower blood pressure.
This also translates to a decreased risk of heart disease. One study found that over a 10-year period, cat owners were 30 percent less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke than non-cat owners.
They heal your wounds and strengthen your bones
Purring sound has also been long associated with a therapeutic healing ability on human bones and muscle. A cat’s purr creates vibrations at a frequency of 25-150 HZ, and studies have shown that frequencies within this range improve bone density, repair tendons, and promote healing.
They keep your pests under control
Not only will your cat hunt rodents, mice, and rats around your home, but they’re also natural insect killers. Having a cat in your home means you don’t have to worry about controlling rodents and insects in your house.
They check your cleanliness
Cats are very clean animals and they devote a large portion of their day to self-grooming. When your cat licks you, they are trying to keep you clean.
But licking also fulfill your cat’s social functions.
When your cat licks you, they leave behind their distinct scent that lets other cats know that you belong to their social group.
They care for you when you are sick
Cats and dogs have an acute sense of smell, and so have the ability to sniff out a chemical change in a human body caused by a disease.
There are anecdotal reports that cats respond to a sick individual by becoming clingier, empathetic, and more attentive.
They help you live longer
There is scientific research that suggests cat owners live longer than those without pets. This is mainly because pets alleviate tension and help us relax. They keep loneliness at bay. They even help lower our blood pressure.
They keep your kids healthy
A study in the scientific journal Pediatrics has found that children who live with cats have a lower predisposition for general illness. Additionally, those who do end up becoming sick, recover more quickly. This is because having a pet stimulates and strengthens a child’s immune system and helps better protect against bacteria and viruses.
They help you sleep better
Sleeping with cats not only reinforces the bond we have between felines and humans, it has other benefits. They can help us relax, stay warm in winter, and provide emotional security, especially for kids. This translates into a pleasant and restful sleep.
They fulfill your need for companionship.
Cats offer constant cuddles that help stave off social isolation. Cats tend to develop a special bond and can be quite affectionate with their number one human.
They bring you food
Your cat may bring you presents - like a dead mouse.
The reason why cats bring dead animals to you is because they want to share their bounty with their family. Think of it as a sign of affection and love.
They boost your immune system
Sharing a home with a cat exposes you to pet dander which stimulates your immune system to help reduce the risks of allergies and asthma. According to studies, children that grow up with pets are less likely to develop allergies to pets. 
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When I was in mourning 10 years ago for my late husband I would lay in bed and cry. My beautiful ginger cat would literally press her paws on my shoulders and rub her face on me while meowing, trying to comfort me. She passed last year and I miss her so much. Cats are so loving.
Edit: Today is March 8th. I posted the above comment a month ago. I just wanted to thank you all for your responses, I never thought that I would receive so many heartwarming personal stories about your cat experiences as well as sympathy from all of you. If I had the time I would answer all of you, even though I know it's not necessary, it's who I am. Your love and kindness has been overwhelming, thank you all for the lovely comments back to me (cat people are definitely special). ❤
My husband died of colon cancer after a 10 yr bout. If I had to take him to the hospital to spend a few days, his cat (Valentine Needletoes) would be waiting on his chair swishing her tail as if to say, "You took him away. Bring him back." The day he died at Hospice, I wasn't sure what I could tell her. I got home and she immediately came and laid on my chest. I guess on Steve's way out, he came by and talked to her. She was the most beautiful russet marbled Bengal and when we went to Texas to get her, Steve was driving and she came over to me, stood on my thighs and checked me out. Then did the same to Steve but that was the moment she chose him and he was hers until he died, then she let me take care of her. She was whip smart. I found a saucer on a bale of hay for my horses and couldn't think of how it got there. I took it in washed it and before I knew it was back up there. Animals eat on plates. So there. Steve had bouts of runny nose due to chemo. His company encouraged him to work from home if he needed to. His chemo prevented him from being in the sun so I had clipped a 90 degree section of a holly tree for him to shelter in. He fell asleep and hadn't had Kleenex. When he awoke, she had brought used tissues and paper towels out of the burn pile and put them all around his chair. She got me sparkly cardboard from used containers and put them on my truck's windshield. What a character but she did tend us.
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@@bjspeck4337 I'm glad you and your hubby had such a sweet kitty caring for you. I'm sorry for your loss.
I talk to my cat a lot and he does not meow. But does more likexa “meh sound”… I say Hi Babe! And he says MEH… back. So, One day I was stressed out at work and I started talking to myself to let it all out and I started crying and talking and just expressing myself like if I was talking to my boss, and then he came out and started meow meow meow meow and walking in front of me and I swear it felt like he was trying to tell me things to make me feel better and he was angry at them too😂
@@bjspeck4337 That's about the coolest name for a cat that I've ever heard. Valentine Needletoes. I bet she was a sweetheart with sharp claws. I had a Beef Cakes. He was beefy.
When I had gone into septic shock, (completely unconscious) apparently my cat continuously meowed and pestered my husband until he FINALLY followed the cat to see what the fuss was about. Led him right to me. Then he said my kitty laid by my side until paramedics came. My husband knew I was sick but didn't realize I was going septic (neither did I, obviously) If it hadn't been for my kitty he wouldn't have discovered me until it was far too late. I owe my life to my cat.
I hope that you are doing better now! What a hero kitty
@@scruffy-thejanitor oh yea, I'm all good now! that was about 7 years ago. When it did happen I was in the hospital for about a week and came home on a PICC line for a bit.
Humans are too silly not to pay attention to animals.
It's why I say "when your pet is acting a little out of character ie over barking, staring, growling, hissing, in one location etc etc be on your guard"
So Happy , cats are amazing ,,💚
Oh thank God for that cat
I had a couple of panic attacks a few years ago, and my cat bit my leg, something she has never done before, but it allowed me to focus on that and not panic anymore. She then jumped up on my lap and pressed close to me and stayed there for hours.
My cat definitely knew something was wrong, and I’m so thankful I have her.
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Thats a weird trick I would think just jumping on the lp snuggling would be the go to. I don't have panic attacks like that but a family member have does & had a cat. My cat would help me deal w depression & stuff
Cats are so awesome🥰
Since I got my cat,my depression periods is much shorter and he helps me get out of bed every day even when I don’t feel like it.No one can stay in bed all day when a little guy comes to wake you up with purring and kisses and cuddles every morning🥰(and I would never skip giving him breakfast,he loves his breakfast food so much more than the dry food😸)
I like animals more than I like to be around people,so the company is also a huge bonus!
We’re all lucky to have our cats🥰
Take care and stay safe out there❤️
I would dissociate often, so Millie learned to bat my foot, check for a response.. and if there wasn’t one she’d bite my foot. She’d keep checking until I came to.
Many years ago. I had two cats, that are now long gone. One night about 2:00 am, one of them was meowing nonstop, which was very unusual for her. I finally got up and found her in the living room, near the window, meowing her head off. I could see lights through the curtains and looked out. I lived in a duplex and my neighbors shed was in huge flames, as well as the telephone pole next to it. There were police cars and a fire truck and I’d been sleeping through it all. I really feel she thought we were in danger. It all turned out ok though.
My sister had a male cat that NEVER came voluntarily to me, although I could pick him up and make him purr. But one day, as I was cryingwhile telling how my own cat had to be "put to sleep" by the vet, my sister's cat *for the first time, ever* voluntarily came on my lap, purring, to comfort me. I felt special because of that! I loved my sister's cat so much because of that! ☺💕
This made me cry 😢 sorry for your loss but happy for your gained bond
I had a cat who would come and snuggle all over me every time I was sad or depressed. He was a very special being. Left a hole in my heart when he died of cancer 3 years ago
That's beautiful!
@@TigerChic it's never ever easy saying goodbye to a cat - i hope you're doing okay, i cannot recommend enough how healing it is to get out to your local shelter(s) to give love to those cats who have no one to love them; it helps you, it really helps them, and you'll be giving your next cat the chance to choose you. Be kind to yourself 💝
I had a cat who wasn’t a fan of cuddling, but when I had a flare up of my chronic illness she would know before I did and come sit right up against me and purr as hard as she could to try to fix it. She was such a sweetheart when you learned her quirks.
My wife was unwell yesterday and we had to call for an ambulance. One of our cats, Bambu, stayed beside her while waiting. When the paramedics arrived at my wife's bedside Bambu was angry and aggressive trying to protect my wife from them. I had to remove her and it wasn't easy, she faught me.
Later Bambu came to comfort me as I sat alone and worried. She pushed her head hard into my head and stayed that way for about a minute, she was comforting me, exchanging vibes.
Cats are truly wonderful loyal friends.
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What a touching story! Yes, they are quite angelic. My mom has 2 senior cats and they bring so much joy into our lives! 😻❤😽
Yes they are, the best!
I love them.
I hope your wife feels better soon! 💕
Last week I was feeling terrible with excruciating stomach pain. I cried a little bit from it, mainly out of frustration, but when I did my kitten Luna jumped on me bed and started comforting me. Last thing I remember was her wrapping her paw slightly around me sitting next to my side purring and looking at me with those squinty eyes. I feel sorry for the people who hate cats or just don't have any. They are really missing out
I have had cats all my life and I can't imagine living without them.
Mine does that too, though not only when I cry. If I laugh too much she comes over to comfort me as well. 😅
That's one of the nicest comments I have ever heard on YT. I agree also about everything you mentioned about hating or do not have a cat. 😊
Couple years ago I jogged 23 km, record distance for me. My legs were crazy sore afterwards. Somehow managed stand up long enough to have a shower, before collapsing in bed. My cat snuggled on my legs, becoming a nice purry heating blanket. Hour later I was completely recovered, no soreness at all.
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I suffer from depression and getting a cat helped me improve tremendously. she's a blessing ))
Kitties are earth angels ❤
👊🏼👊🏼 Sorry to hear that, bud. Wishing you the best.
Step 2 is getting another cat!
My kitties got me through the deepest darkest period of my life.
Ditto. My little sister recently got me a 4month old kitten for an early Christmas gift and I’ve been so much happier + fulfilled these past few months… even on my hardest days from work when I come home crying, my Remy boy gives me the best cuddles.
Every time I come home, he’s waiting right at the door & greets me with meows, purrs, and nuzzles.
He’s most loving cat I’ve ever befriended and I don’t know what I would do without him.
I hope your kitty friends keep you warm, safe & happy ☺️
My wife and I live in an apartment, she rescued one of our cats from outside down the street. When we go to bed at night we always wake up to her favorite stuffed animals waiting for us outside the bedroom door since she can't go out and actually catch a real "gift". It's the cutest freaking thing.
Cat's can be amazing and the joy they bring is very real. Love hearing that you love your new family member so much.
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You should hide them for her 🥰
Our older cat brings us stuffed animals too!!!!! Cuz we don’t let them out! I love it! We have to get up & praise and thank her each time!!! At 3am too!!!!
❤Cats. They are super sensitive to moods and so appreciative for love, and caring humans. They return love, purring and their treasures with us, daily. They are a joy to have in the family.
I’m 25. My cat is 15. I got her for my 10th birthday, and she’s sleeping right next to me as I’m watching this video. Still healthy and loving as ever.
There are multiple things in this video I didn’t actually know but I will always love my little one. I’ve had her for more than half my life so I can’t even imagine a life without her in it ❤
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That's all the same for me except my cats are 12 and 13
Please share how you take care of your cat, thank you 🙏🏽😁
you are blessed !
Aww, how sweet. I was 12 when I got my girl. I moved out of my parents' house at age 19 and, of course, took her with me. We lived happily together for many years, but she passed away several years ago when she was 17. I was 29 then, and now I'm 34. I still dream about her, because she was like my sister. I'm thinking about getting a tattoo of her. I will always treasure the memories I have of her, and I'm so glad I took photos of her. It is very hard when they pass. I took 2 weeks off work to grieve. It's so sad they don't live as long as we do. I have since adopted 3 cats, and they did help to fill the void I felt in my heart. But time heals, and now when I think about her I smile instead of cry. I wish you and her all the best 💗
I've had cats nearly all my life. When I was a child, cats were my only friends and companions, and to this day, no sound on earth is more restful and soothing than the sound of a cat purring. No wonder the ancient Egyptians had a cat goddess!
I have 6 indoor ONLY cats...one of whom can sense when my blood sugar goes low. He wakes me up in the night when I go low and meows and pats me until I get up and get something to eat. Once, when it was so low he could not wake me, he got my husband and brought him to me to wake me up!!! My Bugatti has saved my life more than once. ❤️
That is truly amazing. Hope he lives long and healthy ❤
Good kitty
Such a fine kitty.
Wow!
My cat has done that with my boyfriend before! Like, I guess he couldn't wake him up, his sugars were super low. So, he comes over and I don't think I"ve heard that cat meow that loudly or panicked. Once I got my boyfriend up, and he ate and all, Oreo made sure he was ok then kind of just wandered off to do his own thing. I think this is when my boyfriend started going from "I don't like cats, I don't want a cat" to "I love this cat".
Growing up my cats always came running whenever I cried or got hurt. Very sympathetic creatures when treated well.
Heavy on the “when treated well”
My cat is like that w my 4 year old
I was a foster mother to Bella who was 4 years old, Bella is a Osicat she had been abused. Covid hit when I had had her for 3 weeks and Adoptive center closed. after 2 months I adopted her. It had taken her about a year before she trusted me. I trained her on a leash around my property front and back. She got out but returned a few hours later. She's now a indoor out door cat. She has become more loving, she's my baby girl.
This is true. Last night I had such a bad fever I fainted. My cat woke me up by pushing my face with her nose as hard as she could and also she kept hysterically screaming like a Banshie. My cat rarely even meows, she is always so calm and silent, but last night she went into full blown panic attack after I fainted and that just proves me how much she loves me. I live with a cat, all my relatives and friends are like 300 km far from me so when something happens to me I am all alone. I could have died last night because I was so sick. I still am but I am better now. My cat might just saved my life. Cats are the most amazing creatures in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️
There's nothing better than a warm, purring cat cuddled next to you on a cold winters night!
Yep. My kitty loves laying close by when my husband is gone
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Aw there is,3 warm purring cats.And until she passed,my sweet dog too.
My kitten literally on me right now as I type !
Until you wake up with a paw in your mouth or up your nose!
That's how I often wake up. 😄
I rescued a pregnant cat in October 2021. She and her surviving offspring are still under my care. They seem happy and give affection. 😺 💕
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I did that once too and in October, but that was 22+ years ago. She was black and orange and I named her Cinderella. She had 5 kittens. I ended up having her and 4 of the kittens too for almost 20 years. A friend got one. Your Awesome ‼️✌️💞🌹🌻🌞
I live alone now , and have for 3 years and was starting to get really depressed. I was battling PTSD and working a ton , so I got a kitten . The amount of happiness and stress relief I’ve had since is mind blowing . I love her
My mom passed away 2 months ago from her 2nd battle with breast cancer in 2 years and I now own her kitty cat, Georgie. She has been a huge comfort for me these past couple of months as I go through the grieving process.
Watched this as my dear fluffy Norwegian is laying on my very painful arthritis ridden hand, gently purring away the pain ❤ He always does this when the pain in my hand gets too bad, so I'm confident he knows what's up and does it to help. Such a sweetheart 😭
You are exactly right. I have a pathological hip fracture caused by cancer weakening my bones. Some days it gives me jip. Then Tabs goes into action, she settles by my side and lays with her throat over the fracture purring loud and hard. I feel a warmth and gentle vibration deep inside the painful spot and it feels much better thanks Tabs you're a little healer.
Hi I’m 78 and used to get very swollen hand joints very painfull , when I don’t eat bread they go away ,
@@christinebeames712 it might be a gluten intolerance. I used to have problems with sinuses, reducing milk products helped
My ginger tabby boy is my pacemaker, as in, he keeps my heart beating, especially when life gets rough.
They have found that the frequency and vibration of a cat's purr can actually accelerate healing.
I just lost my cat a couple weeks ago. She slept with me every night without fail until a few days before we had to put her to sleep. It's so hard to fall asleep without her now because I can't relax and I feel anxious. We she cuddled with me at night she made me feel safe, now it just feels like something is missing... I really miss her
*edit since some people seem to think i mean "lost" in the literal sense, no i mean she passed away
I also lost him on November 2022. 😢
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I feel for you, I lost my own cat 4 weeks ago today on the evening before Christmas Eve ‘22.
Sending you hugs. xx
My daugher lost her cat christmas day 2022, We found another kitten right off the bat, I think it help my daughter thru the grieving process. She is a tortiseshell.
When we pick her up at the vet, her little mouth shape into a hello,
Sept 2022 and I still tear up almost every day 😢 I love you Diego
Mine on April 2022😢 we move to city cuz of study and she never come home again after 2 weeks of moving
I can't even bring my other cat from the old house anymore 🤧
They definitely know when we’re going through tough times. I just lost a very dear friend yesterday after a sudden illness, and my cat, already a love bug, has been even more cuddly than usual.
I love this. Cats are life forces when we're sad, sick or just plain lonesome and never fail. 😺❤️
0:01 Intro
1. 0:18 They comfort you when you’re sad
2. 0:49 They reduce your stress and anxiety
3. 1:25 They make you more attractive
4. 1:51 They greet you when you come home
5. 2:23 They heal your wounds and strengthen your bones
6. 2:49 They check your cleanliness
7. 3:34 They care for you when you’re sick
8. 4:22 They protect you when you’re asleep
9. 5:05 They keep your pests under controls
10. 5:29 They help you live longer
11. 5:51 They boost your immune system
12. 6:16 They help you sleep better
13. 6:44 They fulfil your need for companionship
14. 7:20 They bring you food
15. 7:54 They protect your baby
16. 8:22 They reduce the risk of allergies
8:49 Outro
Hopefully this helped, have a nice day!!!
That was dope. Thank you 😸
@@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat no worries! Glad this helped you
@@swiftie13103 may I ask your opinion on a concern I have about my kitty?
@@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat sure, np
@LunaMooMoo Thank you. I have left comments on other channels but have yet to get a response.
My 7 month old Ragamuffin named Ollie will shake his front paws from time to time. He seems to do this right after he eats and when he is at ease. I have yet to observe any pattern to his shaking.
My wife says his front paws get pins and needles from the increased pressure. We got him an adjustable food tray.
This is my first cat. His skin does not roll, nor does he lock his skin aggressively. I saw some cats have a twitching disease.
Perhaps I am being overprotective or perhaps I am more observant than others. Idk, I am worried.
Any thoughts on why Ollie would shake his paws like so?
Thank you so much in advance. 😺
My Dad had cancer, was in horrible pain and rarely moved. The cat sat next to him every day. When the cat was missing he would get up and look for her. It was the only exercise he would try to do. If not for the cat and her company the poor man would have been miserable. Mom told me many time she would have been lost without the cat’s help with Dad.
My family and I recently got ourselves a cat this past July. We didn’t adopt her but she chose us to be her new family instead. She just showed up on our back porch one day, lounging in the afternoon sun. We checked around and apparently she was a stray/feral cat with no owners. She was incredibly social, rubbing up against me meowing often and she’d even get up on her hind legs so she could rub her head against my hand.
A month later I saw her sneak into our garage holding a newborn kitten in her mouth! She had been pregnant and gave birth to three babies! We took them into the house and took care of them. We found new homes for all of the kittens so they’re doing well now. We decided to keep the mom. That’s how we got our girl Chamomile. She’s been such a joy to have!
My cat greets me when I come home, she sleeps with me, and she has protected me from a bad person once. She's the best companion to have around.🥰❣️❤️
🐈 Hi
How did your cat protect you from a bad person?
@@lorethagray2287 Cats, as well as dogs, can sense when their environment is not right. They will alert you to the danger. You have to be in tune with your pet to realize how in tune they are to you.
In 2020, my wife was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 33. She was so weak and tired from her rounds of chemo and radiation, so she was always laying in bed.
Our cat was her caretaker. He was ALWAYS in bed with her, giving her comfort and cuddles.
Cats really do understand when we’re going through a tough time.
I’m thankful to say that my wife got through it all, and is just about as healthy as she can be.
So thankful for our lord for healing her, and so thankful for our beautiful kitties that really helped us along.
So sorry. 33 is way to young to have cancer
Jim Beaux - that is so so beautiful
At the risk of being rude... your lord gave her the disease in the first place... so why thank him?
@QupbaQ, right I would probably thank the doctors that saved her life. If it was left up to God she would of died. Just look at all those bible thumpers who put their life in god hands during the COVID crisis. How many refused medical treatment cause God will protect them.
Holy wow dude. Recovering from stage 3 cancer is incredible. Just be sure to catch any reemergence, my mom went through the whole 10 yards with cancer and the second coming still killed her 5 years after the initial struggle. So take care.
Ever since I lost my parents 5 years ago, my cat has been my permanent familiar by always keeping me company when I am not feeling well. This was a great video!!
Im so sorry ml
I've grown up with my family having 1-5 cats and they gave me much needed companionship especially during difficult teenage years. For me the amount of socialising a cat needs has been more than enough, since I also need my alone-time. As of now being 27 years old I have no allergies that I know of, maybe a result of growing up with multiple cats
I’m not sure what I would do without my two cats. I love them more than anything.
Same about my girl 💖💖
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My thoughts exactly! My kitties are my children!
Did your cats ever bring you dead animals like frogs or rats?
@@MsUa125 The younger one used to bring me moles that he found in the backyard. They would be dead. He would proudly bring them into the house. He did that about 4 times.
The wisdom of a cat is difficult to describe in words.
My cat does all those lovely things for me. She sleeps with me and warms me in winter, she purrs and this little "motor" is so nice pressed against me. She welcomes when I come home, she keeps me company, she plays with me and gives me so much joy and comfort. When I was sick in bed for 2 weeks she stayed in bed with me all the time. Loving, faithful little friend!
my cat has fleas so he chooses not to sleep with me because of that he's smart like that
Right after I watched this video, I ran to my cat to thank her
Everything you said is true. I have lived with cats my whole life. I was " adopted" by one of my parents cats when I was a babty, ate their food when I was a toddler, slept with them and still do, received countless mices, lizards birds and insects as presents even a rat and a bat (!). They recognize the sound of my car when I get home, follow me everywhere in the house, clean and groom me. They pick up my moods, make me laugh when I want to cry, keep me company when I'm ill, are my guardians and compagnons. Break my heart when they pass. God bless them, they ARE love.
Amen
I second this! I have two cats and both of them have done all of these
That's a beautiful sentiment about cats! It's amazing how these furry creatures can have such a profound impact on our lives. They are truly special companions who bring so much love, comfort, and joy into our lives.
It sounds like you have a deep and meaningful connection with your cats and that they have been with you throughout different stages of your life. The love and affection that cats can provide is truly unparalleled, and it's wonderful to hear about your experiences with them. It can be difficult to say goodbye to a pet, but the memories and love that they leave behind will always be with us. Cherish and appreciate the time that you have with your cats and the bond that you share with them.
Don’t miss my ex sleeping with me, but I do miss my cat. She passed 2 years ago November. Best friend ever!
BFF best furry friend 😹😹😸
BFF best feline friend 😹😹
@@cindydahl9635 -Yep, the best!
Ditto
@@cindydahl9635-Her name was Pita, acronym for Pain In The Ass! Best animal ever. 🐈
My cat is my alarm clock! Can't count how many times he has saved me from being late when I've fallen back to sleep after I've fed him, gone back to bed for the extra 30 mins before alarm set to go off & I've slept through it!
Lost my sweet Mya last april,day after my birthday. She was my angel.She brought me so much joy and laughter. Cats really are the greatest animal companion a human can have. I would give everything I own to have her back.
My cat was born prematurely, I really thought he was not gonna make it. So I tried my best to make sure he lives specially since his mum disappeared 4 days after he was born. Luckily he made it and is a year as of the 1st of January 2023. I can tell he appreciates the extra care and attention I gave him whilst he was a kitten cause he literally follows me all around my home and will always stay close to me when I'm sick. It's so beautiful when you can tell your kitty really loves you.
Maybe he even thinks you're his mother. So cute. And good of you to give the care! There should be more people like you in the world.
100 years of good luck ,cats need help sometimes ,cats are cool
My cat is clingy like that and that's exactly how I wanted it 🥰
Absolutely! It sounds like your cat has a very special bond with you and that you have provided him with so much love and care. Cats are wonderful creatures, and it's truly heartwarming when they show affection and appreciation to their owners. Your dedication and commitment to your pet has paid off, and it's a testament to the unconditional love that animals can bring into our lives. I'm glad to hear that your cat has thrived and is now a happy and healthy companion. Enjoy your special bond and the love that your cat brings into your life.
I am so sorry about the mother cat. I wonder what could've happened for her to suddenly disappear.
I'm just glad that your little one is doing just fine.
I was feeding an outside cat for about a year and a half. One day when I was sitting outside he joined me on my outside couch. It was a slow transition, but today, he comes in at night and sleeps with me. He's still very skittish, but he has helped me through some really emotional times. We have helped each other through learning to trust one another. I named him Chubbs, and I just adore him. Now, if I could just get him to stop waking me up at 4 am to go outside... lol...They are their own bosses. :)
:) My tiger was rescued from outside also. One morning my husband woke me up before work and said, 'Come look!' I walked outside and our dog ran over to the car and started nosing under it. A little kitten was hissing at her and when my H called the dog over, kitty ran to me, up my leg and sat on my neck and shoulder glaring at the dog, lol. She loved being with me but hated being inside--we have ceiling fans and she freaked when she looked up and saw them. For the first year of her life she was an outside cat, only coming in to recuperate from being fixed. In the south it's warm enough to be out, but this winter we started letting her into the laundry area and set up a litter box for her. From my H saying, 'No cats in the house,' we've graduated to her mostly in and sometimes out. She sleeps by my right side (dog gets the middle) for a few hours, then sleeps under the bed at my head for the rest of the night. I always sleep more peacefully with her purring under my hand. We're so happy and amazed they can sleep together within a foot of each other and not get wound up :). Since the beginning the dog and cat were like oil and water...took them two years to make nice
@@deltadaze6836 That's a sweet story. They definitely work their way into our hearts and bed.s lol... Cats and dogs will actually get along better than most people when they get used to each other. lol...In the past mine have. Thank you for replying to my comment. Have a wonderful, fur filled day!
Make he learn to wait, start making him wait until 4 15 to open it, then 4 30, then 5, 5 30, he will learn to wait for you to wake up, my cats did, you just need to be consistent, firm and praise them when they get it right
@@nitricik2415 I have been. It's difficult to stay in bed though when he is so persistent. lol...He'll even come right up to my face. Just like you said, it's a slow process, just like the first year and a half of the two of us bonding. He did it again this morning, I ignored him for about a half an hour. When I did get up, it was 5:00. :)
@@shelley7975 awwww that’s lovely!
Our female cat brings us shoes and slippers, doesn't matter how big or heavy, she will carry them from the door all the way to the bedroom. I sometimes wake up to multiple shoes from the bed out to the living room. She meows very loudly while she carries them too. She's my sweetie!! ❤❤ our male plays fetch and drops jingle balls at my feet to throw. They are just the funnest sweetest kitties.
Having a cat or two is one of my purposes in life...has been for over 20 years so far. I may be old but will never be without a cat for very long. I always adopt in 2s so each has someone close to their own age to play, cuddle with and not be lonely. It has worked great so far, so why change it😺😺
I love being greeted by my cat after a long day ..
We just rescued a 6 month old cat. She is a wonderful addition to our home. She keeps me company all day and has a sweet disposition. So happy we have her!
I can tell you both my cats helped me get through sick times. Three days they come to see me in bed and give me comfort. I love my kitties❤❤
One time I was sleeping with my wired headset and I guess I moved on my sleep so much that it tightened up around my neck, my cat started meowing like crazy next to me so naturally it woke me up just to realize that I had a headache, out of breath and marks around my neck, who knows if would’ve strangled myself to death but he definitely saved me right there ❤
17. They teach you how to be compassionate and empathic . My cat taught me that if I ever had my own human family they’d owe it to him for the amount of care, love, and attention I’d give them. My 15 year old guy passed in his sleep last week and he taught me so much in his life .
@Dan A oh sorry to hear that. I'm sure your cat had a wonderful life and went over the 🌈 rainbow bridge in it's sleep.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my almost-23-year old cat a few years back. It was so sad. But I believe we gave her a good life. And she was the most intuitive and empathetic cat I have ever had ( I've had many through my lifetime). A couple years later we got two shelter cats. One is a tortoise shell like our previous. She also has the same characteristics. It's like having my previous cat's offspring. Does anyone else notice these strong characteristics in their tortoise shell?
@@616imhotep I was really fond of my sister's tortoise shell as she was of me, from what I could gather when she was young but then I moved abroad for 10 years and didn't see her at all until just after last Christmas when I spent a couple of weeks with my sis... Her tortoise shell came running up to me meowing and rubbing up against me for ages despite the fact my sis had told me her cat had got grumpy and doesn't really socialise much in her old age nowadays and to top it all off her cat slept right beside me every night for the whole time I was there! My sis and I were both awestruck by her cats behaviour and better still I'm visiting them again the day after tomorrow so hopefully I'll receive the same warm welcome as before!! 😍🥰😻
I'm sad for your loss I can relate
@@616imhotep so sorry
I adopted a kitten as I was leaving a store, wasn't expecting that, but am glad that happened. 🐈
I presently have 5 cats (going for crazy cat lady lol). I can't imagine living without a cat in my house. I've always had a cat around. They help me de-stress after a long day, they keep me active by playing with me (they make me play fetch on the stairs with their toys over and over again lol), and they have me well-trained when it comes to sleeping habits. If I don't put down my book and roll over for sleep by a certain time, they'll harass me and my book until I do. They've got better internal clocks than my cell phone!
My wife and I have had cats for 60yrs or so and currently have a Maine Coon male that had a troubled past. He was returned to the shelter twice and was very timid when we got him. He hid for the first week. Now he is a friendly and outgoing cat and a lot more confident. Turns out he is also an excellent mouser and we find a gift somewhere every week or so. He is by far the sweetest cat we have ever had and such a gentleman. NEVER demands, just asks quietly with one of his trills.
My beloved Bibi used to sleep on the sofa in our living room, far away from my bedroom. But she drove me to bed every night at a certain hour, we played and cuddled for a while then she purred me to sleep and went away: the moment she jumped off my bed I knew I was falling asleep in a few instants. Whenever I woke up in the middle of the night in silent grief or tears, without even turning on the bed lamp not to wake my husband, Bibi instantly felt it (only cats and the Universe know how) and came across the house next to me, sitting between my head and my shoulder, gently hitting and caressing my face with her adorable wet nose. Then she purred me back to sleep and the moment she jumped again off my bed I knew the episode was over, my heart full of consolation. She passed away seven years ago…💔 Whenever I think of her or see a pic, tears fill my eyes with love and gratitude. By now, I think she gave me the greatest and purest love I ever met in my life. I hope I was able to give her at least a part of what I received ❤️
I am sure you did and I bet she knew
@@bradleamon4466 ❤️
When I was pregnant my cat never left my side she always had her head pressed up against my belly listening and purring. Even when I was in Labor she stayed by my side up to I had to leave to go to the hospital. I'm so blessed to have her 💓
I took in a stray cat about 4 months ago. He was malnourished and underdeveloped and overall in very poor condition. He barely moved, barely lived. He learned to live with me, to love, to play, to ask, to talk to me, to misbehave. I call him Carlin.
Now he's like any spoiled cat.
I have anxiety and depression. He was only with me for a few days when he started climbing up my neck. They are extremely empathetic animals, I never knew how much. He just lies there, completely vulnerable, trusting himself to me, purring, rubbing his head against me whenever anxiety strikes. I helped him when he struggled so he helps me when I struggle.
One of my cats follows me everywhere, and she really keeps my reclusive self from getting lonely. When I get in bed, she immediately lies on my thighs and start purring. My other cat is a good lil buddy and a springy menace most mornings lol (hopping all over the place with his tail fluffed out and a wild look in his eyes)
I remember watching the news coverage on the evening of 9/11/01 my cat spent the whole evening in the chair with me. I think she could tell that I was upset and she hardly left my side. She was definitely a big comfort on that sad evening.
I had a cat and I agree with most of these.
My brother got cancer, and the cat would follow him around and not leave his side.
After my brother passed, on the day of the funeral, I was on my bed, and I started crying and howling.
The cat jumped on the bed, looked down (like he was sad too) and he then lay across my chest, to comfort me.
Aww, my condolences. Try not to dwell on the bad things that happen, but think about the enjoyment you had with your brother. And keep enjoying the things you enjoy! Don't get me wrong it is okay to mourn. But it is also good to take good care of yourself.
The cat is telling you that you are not alone in this 😄. Talk about it, talk and talk again. It helps when you go through hard times.
So sorry for your loss. Sending a big, big huge hug 🤗❤
@@hazztv6317 Thanks, unfortunately my cat passed last year as well.
I miss both of them.
@@dhenderson1810 so sorry about your losses I hope you are doing better I send you all my love and strength
Many hugs to You also from our family in Finland!!❤❤🙋♀🙋♂🌅
I remember when I had my wisdom teeth removed (in my case that was a really painful surgery), I came home and I was in so much pain that I laid down and wept
As soon as my head touched the pillow, my cat Charlie came by, laid down next to me and started purring. It was quite a surprise because he’s not a very affectionate fellow 😊
My cat Trixie acted really weird one night, she was snuggling on top of me in bed, which she sometimes does. But then she lifted her head like she heard something, I also heard a very faint high pitched noice which I couldn't locate. Trixie then jumped down to the side of the bed where I keep my phonecharger. She sat there just staring at it so I reached down to feel it and it was super hot! That's where the sound was coming from as well because it stopped as soon as I unplugged it. Trixie probably saved our lives that night!
Wow!!!
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you have a very cute gaurdian angel
That's basically true! Whenever i sleep with cats I'm feeling soo healed up! It's like cats eat my negative energy and transform it into positive💚 When I'm not sleeping around my cats i barely even get up early when I'm sleeping with them I'm ready to wake and feeling so rested even in 4:00 am! Cats are our healers💚
A few years ago I lost my elderly cat that I had since I was 3 years old. She died from I think a stroke in my arms. It wasn’t unexpected, I had to give her blood thinners every few days for about a year before she passed, but this stroke was too massive and it killed her. A few days later, my mother came across a Facebook post about someone who had a kitten they didn’t want. This wasn’t a great part of town and it wasn’t uncommon for people to just leave their cats when they move or didn’t want them anymore. We picked him up that day and he’s been a joyous light in my life. He loves to play and run around, and he loves to hide and jump out at me when I walk by. Thanks to that, horror movies don’t give me jump scares anymore, lol. I love him so much and I wouldn’t trade him for anything. Sometimes things just line up perfectly, and he is one of those things in my life. ❤️
Interesting! My cat lies next to me and purrs once a month, every month. (He doesn't like lying on people; my previous cat who passed away late 2022 used to lie directly on my stomach or back while I slept). I always felt better. I didn't realise the actual purring was reduces pelvic pain associated with my menses; I thought it was just the anxiety decrease.
As far as I'm concerned, no home is complete without a cat. I love everything from an alley cat to the king of the jungle. I have not been lonely since I adopted my first kitten 23 years ago. Thanks for this video.
I agree it's not a home until there's a cat completing the place.
My 7 month old Ragamuffin named Ollie is the best. I believe he knows I suffer with physical pain. Every morning, before my meds kick in, Ollie will hop up on my tummy, then he purrs and gives me kisses.
When I start feeling better, Ollie will hop off and go back to his blanket.
What a dope kitty. 😺
That is so cool 😎
When I had surgery the day I came home she laid next to me 24/7 for 4 weeks or more while I recovered. Unfortunately we had her put down after 20 1/2 years. Was the hardest day of our lives…miss her so much but will definitely get a another fur baby who needs our love and we need theirs…💕💕
So many things boil down to making sure everyone consents before we do something. I'm heartended that the world has you, Jackson. I also find it so sad that only relatively recently were cats acknowledged to be sentient. If we let them, cats teach us how to behave in relationships. Imagine if humans' default behavior included mutual respect for all living beings.
Cats have always been my best friends and comforters since early childhood. Many years ago while walking through the animal shelter a beautiful, young, part Maine Coon cat reached out and chose my daughter and me. He was highly intelligent and accepted everyone or any other animal we had in the family with enthusiasm and uncommon affection. He immediately became such a great pal to me, I named him Chum. He was a wonderful cat who loved to hang around with our dogs and wag his tail like they did. It was quite comical to watch. A few years after he joined our family my husband passed away and as I was sitting in his favorite chair grieving beyond despair my darling Chum gently got on my chest, put his arms around my neck and just laid his head on my shoulder. I believe the hand of God put him there to comfort me, and what a comfort he was. That big, sweet cat remained my constant companion and lived to be just eleven years old. It was like losing a brother when he died. I will always remember him as an amazing gift to me.
sweet story, im sorry for you loss. i absolutely LOVE that u named ur cat Chum also!
I am so sorry for your loss. A cat can make things a bit easier.
They have a certain something that can help in grieving
situations. There is a good reason they were worshipped
in dynastic Egypt. Bastet was the cat goddess in Egypt.
She was worshipped in Lower Egypt (The delta area) in the
city of Bubastis. You will even find mummified cats
in tombs of their owners. So, people's relationship with cats
goes back a long time. I know I find comfort in having my cats
around and they do sense when something is wrong with me.
They seem to be much more attentive. I too have lost
cats to old age over the years and it hurts as bad as loosing
a person in my life.
What an amazing kitty! I am so sorry for your lose on this amazing cat. Oreo is a lot like that actually! He reached out and even though we can tell he was so terrified, poor baby, he literally reached out and asked me to pick him up. I couldn't leave him, and he's been my best friend since. I can't even imagine what losing him will be like, I am glad you got blessed with Chum!
I’m sure you know how rare Maine Coon acts are. I also had one and he was undoubtedly the smartest cat I have ever known or “owned”. I’m so sorry for your losses. Many blessings to you & yours. 🙏🏻
My babies stay right with me. They want to be near me whatever I am doing. Can't imagine not having a cat around me. Makes me feel loved and needed.
True for me too. Our cats come running and follow me whenever I've been away or behind a closed door. It mekts my heart ❤️
I think this a big part of #6, "They help you live longer"...YOU are needed! (as well, of course, as loved!)
My Junebug comes into my room at about 12-1 am every day to be sure I go to sleep, she’s my everything and I would not be alive without her ❤️
We have seven cats at home and they are all highly individual but we love them all and we can't imagine life without them
A cat's purr actually has therapeutic benefits for humans!! There have been official studies on this😻
My girl purses so loud and confident and it feels so comforting 😃😃
I sleep with a cpap machine. My cat hates the air it blows out. But she still sleeps close to me. There's a hole in my box spring and many times this is where she comes crawling out of when I get up to go to bathroom. She's never far from me. It's so comforting.
@@dorisreynolds8904 That is so sweet! I always wish I could know what they are thinking or if they really understand what is going on. I am so glad you have that kitty! And good on you for being faithful in wearing that CPAP. My friend often gets I'll because she tries to get by without it. It's not the easiest thing to do. Thx for your post. XO
Be alert tho, if a cat is excessive purring, or purrs when they're curled up and you arent petting them, it can mean that they're the one in pain and they're purring to try to relieve themselves.
Our Marra - who never sat on laps normally - sat on my lap when I had a serious brain injury and on my husband's lap when he was recovering from surgery. She also indicated to the therapist that I was ill. She lived to be about twenty and was an amazing cat. I miss her.
So sorry for you loss. Perhaps adopting a kitten will help. Sending you a big huge hug 🤗❤
My 2 strays did all the things this man speaks of, they have been gone now for 3 years but life has not been the same without them and I have not slept good since they passed on. The female cat came back the night after she died and said goodbye, yes, that is the truth. :)
Once I had a hard time and couldn’t handle it anymore. Lay on my back and startet crying. My cat wasn’t cuddly at all. But he immediately came and lay on my chest, tucked his little paws in and started purring. All the time blinking with his eyes. I immediately felt better. This was so amazing. I will always remember. I miss having a cat 😢
I now have 5 cats! Two females and three males. One of my boys will be 19 years old this year and our youngest, a female, is just 6 months old. They've all been adopted from shelters or were strays - our calico female was literally about to be run over on a busy street back in 2014, my husband and I stopped our car and I went out and got her off the street - and she has always literally shown how grateful she was for this. One of our other younger male cats, an almost two-year-old tabby, went blind on account of having an infection in his eyes when he was a stray kitten. Unfortunately there's nothing that can be done... but he hardly behaves as if he can't see! He's happy, well-adjusted, playful and pretty much the most affectionate cat I've ever owned! I love dogs, too, but right now my 5 cats make my family's life more complete. My husband wasn't a cat person but became one! And our two children have been in the company of cats since they were born.
All of my darlings are rescues, and it's amazing how grateful they seem to be to have a home. I hope I give them a millionth of the joy that they give me. They have literally saved my life numerous times over. I suppose you could say that I was really the one who was rescued.
One day, I was napping on the couch when my kitty started tapping me with her paw. It was confusing, because she never usually bothers me while I’m sleeping. So I woke up to see what she was on about. She had brought me a headless mouse! She wanted to give it to me!
Of course, I thanked her profusely, and disposed of it when she wasn’t looking. ♥️
I guess she really does love me!
It's really hard when they do that. My cat is bringing me headless birds and they are native wildlife. I can't put a collar on him, he takes it off. He even used to take off the collar of my other cat which is Abyssinian, as a favour. He rips into the security door, to him it's a can that needs opening. He's a Bengal or Savannah. Hunting is a strong instinct for him. He really enjoys the outside. I try not to think about the loss of birdlife, he doesn't do it a lot, but he does do it. I've heart that feeding your cat a variety of food will blunt their hunting instinct.
He's got loads of personality and is very loving.
Both my cats are rescues but oddly they have turned out to be actual breeds. I guess people buy a cute cat perhaps as a gift and they don't want to interact with the cat. So the cat becomes destructive, especially if kept in an apartment with hardly any stimulus.
The Abby rescue will not play with paper. I feel certain she did something with paper and that's why she was abandoned. Now she will never play with it not even if it's scrunched into balls. It took her 2 years to purr. she was in a very bad state when I got her, she was very afraid of humans.
Neither of them purr readily, but he's afraid of making her jealous so he suppresses his purrs. She's more quiet and is only just starting to purr unprompted by patting. Right now they're on my bed where they sought refuge from carpet cleaning. The Bengal inspected everything in a very disapproving way. They get anxiety if there's change to surroundings because that precipitates abandonment to them. The Bengal cannot be caged to go to the vet, he lets out a blood curdling yowl. He's so afraid of being abandoned again. They're so funny.
My cats does that ohh yuke. I call them Mickey Mouse. I’m so scared them. I wait to my sons come home to take of it. I just can’t deal with that.
My cat bring snakes 🙀💀
She ate the head, leaving the "prime cuts" for you!
Once I observed my cat eating the head of a robin (alerted by the crunching sound) while her kittens were feasting on the rest of it. ~ I hope that isn't too gross. It is a true story!
My daughter had a cat that called out to me when she was having her babies. She knew I would help her and I did. She treated me differently (better) after that.
Micah is my ‘little man’ & he’s such a loving baby. He’ll be 6 this June & I’ve had him since he was a kitten. Since Seven passed away end of last year, (she was my black cat & pretty old too) he’s been sleeping on my chest every night so I feel like we’ve been comforting each other. I’ve been single for going on 2 years now & while I’m sometimes lonely I’ve definitely felt like I’m really not because I have Micah. 😻
One time I was crying so hard and one of the stray cats that we adopted surprisingly sat by my side, he is usually really aloof and never went close to anyone unless it's feeding time but that time he just stayed there with me😭
I totally agree with all of those 16 points. TBH My wife and I can't imagine our life without our cat's. They're our best friends and kids. My old days goal is to have a cat shelter and find them family
My big dream is if I won a large lottery, I would like to purchase a sizable land and build a sanctuary to take in many strays and care for them.
Even I want to be a volunteer at a shelter, foster rescue and build my own shelter that would provide vet, food and shelter to them though not limited to cats but majority would be them
I volunteered at our local animalshelter for a while. Upon hearing that, I've had a number of men with wellpaying jobs spontaneously 'confess' they would drop everything immediately to rescue animals, and that it has always been their biggest dream 💚
My husband and I rescued two Siamese siblings, a boy and a girl. We also have a tuxedo cat who is much older. This older male cat has taught these "babies" a great deal, and grooms them all the time. The Siamese cats are beautiful, and they are so intelligent that sometimes we have to spell words because they have huge vocabulary recognition. They respond a lot like dogs. They react to "come', "dinnertime", "it's time to go to bed". We also have two golden retrievers. If I say a dog's name, the Siamese cats look right at the correct dog. If I say, "Go see daddy.", they go racing down the hall to his home office. I adore cats, and love all animals. Thanks for a great video!
I love Siamese cats so much. I had one, and he bonded closely to me from the time he was a tiny kitten. He was like a part of me. In many ways he behaved more like a dog than a cat. You're truly blessed.
The siamese breed is very vocal and active and likes having people around , the same are cats that are mixed in with siameses🐈⬛🐈
@@zamzar2 Thank you for adding the mixed Siamese!!
That is so cute. 😊
@@roxieeyeleers4465 😻
Actually the allergy thing makes sense. I grew up in a house where we adopted/fostered every type of animal. From barn animals to birds and cats. And still to this day I am not allergic to anything. Sometimes dust makes me sneeze a little but thats as far as it ever goes. Highly recommend fostering animals if you cannot keep them for a long length of time! Helps not only the animal but also everyone involved. You can teach a child many different things with animals.
100% agree. I’ve literally never had at least a dog or cat in my house, usually a bunch at a time. I have zero allergies.
Very true if u know u know 🤷♂️
My childhood cat passed away last March, She was such a loving being. Cats are such intuitive animals
Cats are amazing! I lost my cat a few months ago, after a long life. I miss her terribly. Whenever I felt sad she would come and sit beside me and nudge me to stroke her. Then lie down beside me. Cats sense people 's moods and needs.Especialy their owners. ❤️
This little feral kitty came to our home one night out of the forest, and stayed. She is a sweet beautiful Maine Coon now. Lots of love and good vibes.
One time, i was crying alot. My cat came up to me and started holding my hand, i still tell this story to this day. Lol
My boys are really good to me when I’m sick. The baby especially. They curl up real tight and cuddle close. If I vomit, they’re right there guarding me.😊
I'll never forget when I was a kid, our family cat brought my mom an excellent gift... a still living, loud chirping blue jay. He place it right in front her and scared her half to death. He really loved mom.
I remember this one time I was crying in bed and my cat noticed me and he jumped up and cuddled next to my face while licking the tears off my face and then fell asleep next to me
Ohh how sweet❤❤
Give him more water lol
@@cassanateli LMAO
I had a pre eclampsia in 2009 and had a stillborn baby. It was the saddest day I have ever felt in my life. When I came back from hospital, my two babies, Duckie and Stinky, never left my side as I lay crying in bed for weeks on end. They both became my hot water bottles, Stinky, I thought, didn’t care much about me as her favourite was her Daddy but she really turned up when she knew we were grieving. I am hoping to cuddle them both again when I see them in heaven.
When we tried for another baby for 4 yrs , Duckie made biscuits one day on my tummy so,my husband jumped to his feet and immediately bought preg test kits but we thought afterwards, never really needed it as Duckie already knew I am carrying a baby, this time successfully with my kitties help keeping me calm and happy.
My cat saved my life 3 times. N when my step mom. Died in my car I had to go back n tell the cats but they knew n a couple had tears running down their faces. I love them.theyre my babies.
I had my pet pug of 12 years put down last year, if not for the three cats I adopted, I don’t know how bad my emotional state would be. They give me such joy, they make me laugh, comfort me and give me a greater sense of purpose.
my baby boy, my iggy, he’s always come to comfort me when i’m crying. i have depression, and he always seems to know when i’m feeling low, coming up and pawing at me until i hug him-he’s let me cry on him more times than i can count, and not once has he squirmed or swatted at me when i did.
he’s also been extremely helpful when i’ve been sick, injured, or in pain. when i bruised my guts and would lay on my bed in agony (the doctors wouldn’t give me pain killers, telling me it was “just anxiety;” had to get a different doctor to actually take me seriously) he would curl up near my stomach, purring but not pressing on the part in pain. i think he helped me heal, despite how excruciating the process was. i adore my little bugger ❤
That is so nice. I have dealt with depression I stand barefoot on grass and hug a tree. Get some sun too. When I feel stuck in depression I walk out the door and go for a walk and it helps me. Sending a big, huge hug 🤗❤
When my cat sleeps next to me, I do not need any form of sleep aids - she somehow allows me to drift off into a deep sleep. Then she leaves when she chooses. Amazing how she does that!
I help to take care of 6 cats and 2 of those cats are mine. Sugar Pie sleeps with me under the covers and her sister Jem sleeps down by the foot of my bed. I do sleep better and just knowing that my baby is there makes me happy and relieved. Love from Marysville, California
16. They comfort you when you are sad. 15. They reduce your stress and anxiety. 14. They make you more attractive. 13. They greet you when you come home. 12. They heal your wounds and strengthen your bones. 11. They check your cleanliness. 10. They care for you when you are sick. 09. They protect you when you sleep. 08. They keep your pests under control. 07. They help you live longer. 06. They boost your immune system. 05. They help you sleep better. 04. They fulfill your need for companionship. 03. They bring you food. 02. They protect your baby. 01. They reduce the risk of allergies.
And they give you love bites to tell you they love you. I have 6 rescues and love them all. I lost my husband almost 3 years ago and would have succumbed to a major depression had I not had them to care for me. I love cats!!!!!❤❤❤❤
My cat would also alert me to strangers on property.
When my grandson was brought home from hospital, my daughter placed him on my bed & there was my rescue cat, Harley sitting right there with him. I had him 4yrs at that point & I didn't know he was soo "maternal" 😃☺.. He was a great, loving cat & I miss him. He passed away in my arms at 14 1/2 yrs young. 😻
00. They allow you to live. For now.
My cat must have missed the memo on some of these lol
My cat was my best friend for 16 years until he died. I was so devastated at losing him i never dared to replace him. Perhaps I should. ❤
I lost my last one in 2010 and haven't been able to bring myself to have another, but am seriously contemplating another within the next twelve months. Grieving for a cat can be like grieving for a life partner if you were as madly in love with them as I was with mine
I’m mostly housebound and my cats help me fulfil the emotional and social needs I have. My family were not a cat family growing up, so I came late to understanding and experiencing cats… I got my first cats at 30 and now in my 40s there’s 5 of them. It’s a cross between having very small furry children and being in a feline soap opera. I genuinely think my life as it stands with my limitations would be enough to keep me going without these precious creatures.
Had/have cats my entire life. They do help me go to sleep. After my ankle surgery and I couldn’t put any weight on the ankle the two cats I have currently helped me and watched over me. They would cuddle more with me and make sure my fiancé took care of me. If I went potty they would follow me to make sure I made it
I truly believe that some cats are more intuitive than we think. I grew up around cats and am still around cats, so I've observed and learned a lot. Here's a couple examples that have stuck with me:
1. As a kid, I drew on the sidewalk a lot with chalk. One time, I wanted to draw one of the cats that was hanging out with me. She literally sat down in front of me and posed until I was done. Then she got up and walked away.
2. This past summer, one of my outdoor cats had a litter. They weren't quite weaned yet, but I noticed that one had fallen ill. I brought him in the house to see if I could nurse him back to health, but he died later that night. I went back out to the shed to find a box to put him in. I saw the mom, and as I bawled, I apologized to her and told her that I tried. Her eyes showed a surprising level of understanding and sympathy, and it made me cry more.
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My Tom cat (Tommi) brought home a kitten (quite obviously his) the look on his face when little Griffin gets the Zoomies is hilarious, I swear he regrets bringing his son home some nights... But they are inseparable, they hang out together all day, sleep cuddled up to each other, play, vocalise, Tommi will let Griffin eat as much of his food as he wants before cleaning the bowl himself, and as soon as he brought Griffin home, he started bringing his prey home for him too! He always brought Lizards home to play with, but now its birds etc and they all get given to Griffin
My dad and stepmom had a female pitbull that adopted several feral kittens. Would put the entire kitten in its mouth and plop in front of them covered in drool. Kitten wasnt happy about the drool part.
First time, she did it, my dad was on the other side of the yard, and thought he had witnessed her kill the kitten, but she came up to him with the kitten gently and unharmed.
That is too cute!!!
Wow 🤩