[cutebagaddict08]

This may sound weird, but it's comforting to know that my cat seems to know when I am feeling down or anxious at times. Like last week I was emotionally not handling the world/sick, and basically spent a few days in bed; my cat sat by my side most of the time, wanting me to pet/ play. (He's very territorial over me: He hated when my now husband moved in at first, he 'marked his territory' all over his clothes and belongings. lol.)

[cutebagaddict08]

Also, when my lizard died a few months ago, I found him when I came home from work. My cat came right up to me and sat on my lap, and wouldn't let me stand up. It's so cool how animals have that intuition.

[Gus1234U]

i'm glad you have such an attentive companion,, personally i think cats (and other animals) are people ~~~ there are a alot of good cat stories in the posts,, you might want to talk to other cat lovers by writing to them in their posts... it's a good way to make friends, too (Owned by Cats) Gus

[Warrioress]

Cool. Yeah, I've noticed that cats are quite understanding too

[Gently1]

My cat will not leave me alone if I am in need of his purr therapy.
He even knows when I am unaware of the need for this attention. And will become a cling-on, until I stop and check in with myself.
He helps me come in touch with my feelings as this is something I realize is needed just like the visually impaired use a dog.

My friend's husband recently had heart surgery and the liturature suggests that if you do not have a pet, get one to help with your recovery.
In Group Therapy, when members got a pet they looked much happier!
g1

[lynn P.]

That's so sweet your cat is in tune to your needs ((cutebagaddict08)). Pets bring alot of joy and companionship to our lives. My dog is the same way and she watches my every move.

[Muser]

Years ago my Mom had a cat that didn't like anyone but her (and we even wondered about that sometimes) But when I was pregnant the kitty constantly laid accross my baby bump. Every time I sat down....bloop...there she would be

Thanks for posting cutebagaddict08...you brought back some fond memories.

[Omers]

Therapy cats ARE real! and far less work than droolers (dogs).

I am on my 2nd...my first has chosen to retire and just lay in the sun... except when she is beating the snot out of my new therapy cat because she wants her job back...only because he is doing it.

I've been triggering at water a lot so baths and showers have been rough...Little DC just sits on the side of the tub with one paw on me the whole time (unless I move someplace that would require sacrificing the dryness of two paws).

Both of mine just "got it" for the most part as soon as they moved in. We have done some additional training too.

[LittleForgetMeNot]

I love my cat. I actually have three but, we say there is one for each member of our family. Blackie is more of my Dad's cat because she likes him best, Leo is my brother's because he's the only one who can really put up with him, and Smokey is mine.

Blackie will tell my father when to go to bed, will follow him around all day, and just keep a watchful eye over him. She never used to really do this until my Dad had to go through chemo, and broke his ankle about a year later. Ever since then she was just right there, trying her best to take care of him in her little kitty way.

I dunno how much Smokey is in tune with my emotions, but I know that just looking at him and petting him and how just one touch of my hand can make him roll over on is belly gives me that amazing "aweee" feeling. He fills up my little lonely soul with warmth and sunlight so no matter how messed up I am one day, I always feel better when he's there. He comes when I call him and sleeps with me at night, he even has his own pillow on my bed He's not much of a cuddler but if I'm feeling down or really need it he'll let me squish him without any complaints.

[Artsywoman45]

Originally Posted by cutebagaddict08

This may sound weird, but it's comforting to know that my cat seems to know when I am feeling down or anxious at times. Like last week I was emotionally not handling the world/sick, and basically spent a few days in bed; my cat sat by my side most of the time, wanting me to pet/ play. (He's very territorial over me: He hated when my now husband moved in at first, he 'marked his territory' all over his clothes and belongings. lol.)

Hi, that is not weird! Cats are highly intelligent. My Cat is so comforting to me and she is always there when I am sad. Tonight she is comforting me after my abusive ex bothered me. Do you have any pictures of her? My Cat is named Zelda and her pictures are on my profile.