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Cats know when we are sad (Original Post)
Figarosmom
Sep 8
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Deuxcents
(23,980 posts)1. O, my heart just melted..I gotta watch again 😿
some_of_us_are_sane
(2,003 posts)2. The warm hug I needed
Thank you!
MIButterfly
(1,268 posts)3. So sweet.
HoosierDebbie
(441 posts)4. I'm sad that I can only recommend this post once.
I want every one of these cats. But that would not be right. Those owners obviously cherish and need them.
Figarosmom
(8,486 posts)6. The good news is
Last edited Tue Sep 9, 2025, 03:47 AM - Edit history (1)
It's not just these cats. Most cats are like this. Mine is. Although he comes running when I'm singing thinking I'm wailing 😩 I'm sure.
StarryNite
(11,840 posts)5. Very sweet.
Cats are very sensitive creatures who feel our feelings. They don't always get credit for that emotion because they can be aloof. But when it comes down to it, cats know. Like dogs they are companion animals.
Figarosmom
(8,486 posts)7. Yes, dogs are the same.
I have posted some of thise when I find them.
StarryNite
(11,840 posts)8. Horses are also very in tune with their people.
Animals are amazing.
JMCKUSICK
(3,896 posts)10. How sweet, thank you Figarosmom
Figarosmom
(8,486 posts)11. You are welcome...nt
mentalsolstice
(4,611 posts)12. When I was little we had a Siamese cat
He was an indoor/outdoor cat. However, whenever I was sick he would stay in bed with me and not leave until I was better. Cats and dogs are great companions.