Heartwarming Stories Of Cats Showing Affection: ICanHas Users Edition

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Feb 22, 2022 6:00 PM EST

This post is for the people in the crowd who truly believe that cats are not affectionate. We, cat owners, know that they are wrong of course, but the stereotype prevails. It's true that cats show love differently than humans and differently than dogs, but they still show it. You just need to know what you're looking for. 

Sometimes, a cat will show you love by blinking slowly while looking into your eyes, other times, they'll do it by showing you their bootie. And sometimes, it's a lot more straightforward than that - when they come to you, asking for physical affection in the form of cuddles. And our amazing Facebook users shared stories of just that which were so adorable we had to share them with you too. 

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    Font - Donna Newbie My teen son's cat adores him, sits in his lap for his zoom classes, & goes to bed with him every night. She will cry at his door if this isn't allowed. His phone is full of selfies with Tigress looking adoringly at him. 4 Like · Reply · Message · 2d - Edited
    via Donna Newbie

    This is one of the most wholesome things we've heard all day. It sounds like not only does your cat adore your son, but your son seems to absolutely adores him right back. Our phones are also filled with adorable cat pics, and we can say with absolute certainty that it is a sign of true love. They're going to be best friends for a long time. 

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    Organism - Tamra Paulsen-Mosher My cat Milo hugging the doggo super tight during an thunder storm because he knows she's afraid. He'd hug me but he knows I'm okay, so he goes where needed. He's crazy, but he's loving as heck e
    via Tamra Paulsen-Mosher

    And of course, cats show affection to other animals as well, not just humans. They can feel when something is wrong, we're sure of it, and this is just further proof. They may show love under their own conditions, but they will definitely be there for you when you need them - or when your dog needs them. 

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    Font - Kelly Anderson I've had many cats over the past 20 years. None of them have been super cuddly, but they are affectionate. They are always in the room with me. They sleep on my bed with me. They "help" me shower. They greet me at the front door when I come home from anywhere--even taking out the trash or collecting the mail. Like Reply Message 2d
    via Kelly Anderson
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    Rectangle - AG Barb I have a cat that isn't a lap cat or likes picked up. But he is always near. When I can't sleep he comes and lays with me and purrs while I kiss his head. He loves head boops and kisses. 6. Like · Reply Message 2d
    via AG Barb
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    Human body - Tricia Davis i have a 'new' kitten (18mo) who greets me at the door and holds his head up demanding kisses, OD 3 Like · Reply · Message 2d
    via Tricia Davis
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    Rectangle - Sue Lakkari My male cat flops across my chest as we watch TV at night. When I go to bed my little girl curls up on my side at my waist. They expect their cuddle time. And get pushy if it's not possible when they want. Wouldn't have it any other way O9 2 Like · Reply · Message 2d
    via Sue Lakkari
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    Font - Jessica Seamons My cat does like to cuddle, but on his terms only. Usually at 5 am (I call it the "Pre-dawn Cuddle" and then occasionally in the evening he'll come up and snuggle with me on the couch. It's like, a huge honor because he mostly prefers his space. LOL! Except at 5am. Then it's cuddles or I get bit for not petting him. Like · Reply Message 2d
    via Jessica Seamons
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    Sleeve - Mandie Donaldson This is how Greebo likes to snuggle when I'm in bed 1
    via Mandie Donaldson
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    Font - Marilyn Geiger Many many years ago, I adopted a sweet black cat. As I lived next door to my parents, every morning I would walk next door, and place their newspaper on their doorstop when I went out to get my paper. The cat often accompanied me on this morning mission. To my surprise, I found out later from my mother, that the cat often returned to her home to visit, and that they would take afternoon naps together..and she would fall asleep holding his paw. Like · Reply · Message 1d
    via Marilyn Geiger
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    Rectangle - Ginger Rhoads I have a very cuddly gray cat. We hold each other while sleeping. Her arms will literally grab me and insist on pulling my arm over to her for holding and giving a bath to. 1 Like · Reply · Message 2d
    via Ginger Rhoads
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    Felidae - Chester Paselk My Manx Tammy girl , loves to snuggle. Morning ritual while l'm having coffee is to demand pets and snuggles!
    via Chester Paselk
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    Handwriting - Jennifer Elaine Both of mine are super cuddly and vocal about needing attention. Annie bring me socks while trilling loudly, maybe she thinks she's hunting for me? We got lucky with the both of them.
    via Jennifer Elaine
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    Product - Dondi Budde Yesterday my hubby had our daughter's cat on a harness on the back deck. When our daughter came home from school and the cat heard the front door, he beelined for the back door, went in and straight to the front to greet her. Cats are WONDERFUL! Just more complex than dogs. Like · Reply · Message 2d 3.
    via Dondi Budde
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    Hair - Melissa Vesperman I get up early so 2 of my 3 cats can each have snuggle time before I get ready for work. The third cat is still sleeping on my wife's hip.
    via Melissa Vesperman
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    Eye - Pat Young My cat, who is a senior that I raised from a kitten does not leave my side.lf my body is still, she attaches to me like velcro! Love her! 1 Like · Reply Message 1d
    via Pat Young

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