Therapeutic properties of Cats

[DJFyrewolf36]

What a touching story! Squizz seems like a special character!

All three of my cats try to make me feel better when Im down...even when Im just tired from work they tend to be cuddly because they know it makes me feel better. I love cats

[catmandu]

Even with the occasional accident, the Found Cats are so calming and soothing to be around and thier purrrs soooth me to sleep at night. Joseph has taken over Mr Scrappys job of sleeping beside me and helping me relax .
I dont know what I would do if it wasnt for My Cats!!!

[momcat]

Wow, your Squizz sure is special! We adopted Groucho a few days after finding out that my Mom had uterine cancer. At that time Mom already had two major strokes and two surgeries to remove three brain tumors. Soncat and I were not only devastated but scared out of our minds. Baby Groucho was a great comfort to us, even Mom was excited about our new family member. Mom had a third stroke a little over a year ago and things did not look good for her. When we'd get home from the hospital, Groucho would jump right up and snuggle next to me. From time to time he'd look up at me like he knew what was happening. When the tears would come, Groucho was right there with purrs, kisses and the hugs only a kitty can give. Through the whole time he was the ultimate velcro kitty, Groucho never left my side and followed me all around the house. It was like his meows were saying, "Don't worry, Meowmie, it will be okay."
As difficult as the situation with Mom was, Groucho made me feel like I wasn't all alone and could face what was to come. Fortunately, Mom recovered but is paralyzed on her right side and confined to a wheelchair. Her spirits and outlook are very positive. She often tells me how happy she is in the nursing home. Mom has never met Groucho in person but she asked if she could have a picture of him that she keeps on her night stand. She thinks he's the cutest kitty ever!

[slick]

Oh my, these stories are giving me LES....but happy tears!!!

The only story I have is about my dear Max. I adopted him in April, 1997 and he was 5 years old at the time. He's always been a somewhat independant soul but he will snuggle on his terms. He's never been a lap cat.

When I was recovering from my cancer surgery in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec of 2006 I was completely amazed how he changed into the stickiest velcro kitty I've ever had. If I got up out of bed to the couch he would follow me. Even though he fell asleep beside me there, he would immediately get up and follow me into bed again. He literally followed me everywhere....even into the bathroom. During that time when I took a shower, he would sit on the bathmat and wait for me to come out. It was like he wanted to make sure I was OK. He doesn't do that much now but he's turned into quite a talker since then. He truly is my heart kitty and he will be 16 this year. God willing, I won't need any more surgery before he makes the "trip" but if I do, I know that my furry nurse will be right by my side.

[Medusa]

My son sent me a card once when I was working 12 hour days and was so exhausted physically and mentally. On the cover of the card was a woman who was trying to unlock her door while her arms were full of grocery bags and she had her purse strapped onto her shoulder plus she was carrying a brief case. To say she was harried would be putting it mildly. As she turned the key, coming out from under the door was the sound of "meow". Upon opening the card, you could see a cat standing by the door and looking up at her. She dropped everything and picked up the cat, nuzzled her face in its fur and smiled. That's what my cats do for me. Without even trying.

[moosmom]

As she turned the key, coming out from under the door was the sound of "meow". Upon opening the card, you could see a cat standing by the door and looking up at her. She dropped everything and picked up the cat, nuzzled her face in its fur and smiled. That's what my cats do for me. Without even trying.

Oh YEAH!!!!!!

[Gin]

These stories are wonderful. After a nerve-shredding day at work, my cats always make me feel much better. And Sassy is always an ambassador of good will to all the neighborhood children.