Sweet Moments Of Cats Cuddling Their Humans Right When They Need Them The Most

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Nov 1, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

This one is for all the people who still think that cats don't actually love their humans: you're wrong, and here's the proof. Cats actually show affection to their humans in many, many different ways. It's true that their love is not always the easiest to get. You have to earn it. And sometimes, it takes a while, especially with some cats. It can take anything from a week to a few years for shy and aloof cats to finally show affection to their humans openly in the way that you want them to, but that doesn't mean that they haven't been showing you affection before. 

It's just that sometimes, cats show kindness to their humans in funny ways. And sometimes, cats show affection to their humans in ridiculous ways. You just have to keep your eyes open and look for it. 

And sometimes, even the least affectionate cat will give you the affection and attention that you need when you truly need it - as these heartwarming posts clearly prove. 

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  • 01
    Smile - Eftelmuts • 4d Took a nap because chemo therapy makes me so tired. My cat is normaly not this cuddly and never so close to my face, but now I woke up from a soft paw on my cheek. And his snoring sounds.
    via u/Eftelmuts

    They can tell - we are sure of it - when we need them the most. And not only that, but they know us well enough to know exactly what we want them to do to make us feel better. What else could explain the fact that cats who are normally completely aloof suddenly show affection in the most human of ways when we need it? 

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    via u/Eftelmuts

    This is absolutely precious, and we want to thank you for sharing this story and this picture. It's so obvious how much your kitty loves you (and how much you love it). We hope that you feel better soon and that the two of you live and long and happy and healthy life together. 

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    Organism - Alexander1981 4d Thats awesome. Sure, your cat night not know exactly with what you are dealing with, but at the same time, they are not dumb and know when something wrong. This is your cat showing its wuv, and doing its best in providing a level of comfort. PS. Sure chemo can go and suck on a giant par, but I hope it would do its job and help you to get better.
    via u/Alexander1981
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    Facial expression - 4d Eftelmuts He knows there's something going on. My little comfort animal The chemo sucks. I have 16 treatments in total, a surgery and then radiation. But if all goes well I should be healthy and cancerfree again in a year. 1.0k Reply S4
    via u/Eftelmuts
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    Rectangle - WhirlyBird PilotBlue 4d I have a fierce boy who is not at all cuddly. Whenever I had a chemo session and came home and passed out he would cuddle up right next to me...and even kept coming back as i thrashed around, cuddling back up. It was sooo sweet, I love him to bits! With his help I'm sure you will get better. Hang in there!
    via u/WhirlyBirdPilotBlue
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    Smile - Traherne 4d Exactly. Years ago, I had eye surgery (vitrectomy) and came home not feeling so good. I sat on the couch and my sister's cat Sassy sat at my feet for a full two hours. She never liked to stay in one place for very long. It really cheered me up. ...
    via u/Traherne
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    Rectangle - Liu1845 4d I just finished my surgeries and am starting radiation and chemo in a few days. My Tux has been sleeping face to face with me, his paws gently resting on my eyelids. I think he wants to be sure I'm getting enough sleep.
    via u/Liu1845
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    Smile - Temporary-Musician95 4d I had surgery yesterday for a uretal stent placement and kidney stones and both my cats have laid in bed with me since yesterday...I swear animals just know when you don't feel well...praying that you're cancer free soon
    via u/Temporary-Musician95
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    Art - Aselleus 4d I had a broken foot and my cat could tell I was hurt due to all my limping - when I lay in bed he would gently put a paw on the hurt leg/foot.
    via u/Aselleus
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    Font - InfernapeMomma 4d Our cats always know when someone in the house is sick or hurt and won't leave their side - which is beneficial when one of my kids claims they're too sick to go to school! Your sweet baby knows his mama needs some extra lovin' right now - and the only way to make sure it's done right is for him/her to do it themselves!! Prayers for successful chemo and speedy recovery and healing!
    via u/InfernapeMomma
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    Rectangle - According Jellyfish77 4d My last cat Calyx knew when I wasn't feeling good. She would check in on me every morning before I woke up and I knew of wake up not feeling good because she would my kissing my cheek. At first I thought she was waking me up for food but when I would get up she would have food in her dish. She was just a magical psychic kitty.
    via u/AccordingJellyfish77
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    Font - ChronoCoyote 4d They really are so much more aware than we think sometimes.. at least I like to think that. Whenever I'm not feeling 100%, our little girl basically sits on my head until I seen more normal, and it always makes me feel so loved and cared for, but she's a cuddler usually, so I'm sure your instance here felt so much more meaningful! May your recovery be swift, your treatments be effective, and your cat be spoiled! :)
    via u/ChronoCoyote
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    Smile - Jacey01 4d It's like they know that you're suffering. My husband had to go through chemo and radiation. Every day, once home from work he would lie down in his chair. All 3 of the cats would go and be with him.
    via u/Jacey01
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    Water - Kneaded ByCats 4d I wish you an easy and complete recovery and am glad you have such an attentive and cuddly "nurse". When I broke my elbow my kitty lay on my cast every night, and was very insistent that I let him remain there. I think his purrs were helping me heal, and so I believe your lovely kitty is helping you rn too.
    via u/KneadedByCats

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