Wholesome Cats Saving Our Lives By Being There For Us When We Need Them The Most

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Jul 16, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

There are so, so many wrong stereotypes about cats out there. People think that cats are aloof toward anyone and everyone, when in reality, we know that it just takes them a while to warm up to some people. People think that cats don't care about us and only tolerate us because we give them food, when in reality, we know that cats love their humans so, so much. People think that cats don't show affection to their humans, when in reality, cats do show affection, they just do it in… interesting ways sometimes. 

All of that stuff is untrue, and we know it simply because we have cats. "But how do you know that your cat actually loves you?" It's simple. We know it because a- we pay attention, and we learn the ways that they show affection to us. And b- because our cats are always there for us when we need them the most. Always.  

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    Posted by u/KeyAd3680 3 days ago recovering alcoholic here, had a crappy day and was just abt to get up and go to the liquor store when my unaffectionate cat just came up and laid on me. guess i'm stuck here for the night (OC)
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    People who say that cats are generally unaffectionate have never had a cat actually love them. Because when they love you, cats make sure that you know it. They might not be all over you all the time, but when you actually need them, they are there for you. Always. 

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    And clearly, this cat knew that it was needed. For real. For all we know, this cat might have literally saved your life that day. It loves you, and you obviously love it. Because if you didn't, you would have taken it off your lap and gone on about your business. But you stayed. And we wish you both many happy and healthy years together. 

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    his name is toaster and he's my whole world
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    • vaders_other_son 3 days ago Your cat is proud of you, and I am too. Keep it up! One day at a time. 5.1k Reply Share
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    WalleyeSushi 3 days ago And sometimes 1 hour or 1 minute at a time! Every time you delay doing that.. you get stronger for next time. I'm so happy for you to have an awesome kitty OP! Go buy her some treats and get yourself a pack of Skittles and get even more sober snuggles. 1.1k Reply Share
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    Dunkerdoody · 3 days ago Sometimes they know, our pets when we need them most. Hang in there and stay strong my friend! 2.2k Reply Share
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    Pussycat-xoxo · 3 days ago • My Chonkers is my world too. I can't take care of him if I don't take care of myself. Don't let your crappy days get you down, take care of Toaster and you.
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    Kiya_Wolf 3 days ago My cat is almost 20 years old and there were times I was not able to get up for myself but I was able to for her because no one else can take care of her better then me. Now that she is older and I am in a much better place I get to return the favor and make sure she gets to be the happiest old lady she can be.
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    beccadanielle · 3 days ago I was bullied in high school and came home crying daily. My mostly unaffectionate cat would snuggle me for 5-10 minutes every time I cried and would always put his paw on my cheek. Animals are intuitive.
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    KeyAd3680 OP. 3 days ago i was bullied in middle school for my acne. totally shot my self worth and esteem, my dog saved me everyday after school similar to ur cat thank you for sharing!
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    Possum McPossum 3 days ago From the other side of the mirror; I'm the husband of an alcoholic in recovery (2 years sober). When she was in rehab phone calls were limited, but when she called to chat she always wanted to hear Misha (a complete I of a cat who was with me before I met my wife)
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    Maybe a bit weird, but I would pick Misha up and put the phone to his ear. She would say something down the line to him in Russian (her being Russian, that's why she spoke Russian) ) and he would purr back.
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    He was always my cat; we were bros' in a bachelor house long before I got married, but he seemed to sense that my wife needed to know that although she was absent, she wasn't forgotten and he would impersonate a ropey moped with his noise down the phone. Cats know, cats care. Take care fellow Redditor
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    buffalo171 3 days ago That's all it takes dude. Cat on the lap for a few and the urge passes. You'll be that much stronger next time the dragon raises its head. You got this man, keep it going.
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    A_Zombie_Riot • 3 days ago pretty much what my nugget did. not exactly that but he fell in love with me and he turned my whole life around. literally wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him. proud of you, too! it's a struggle and they know when you need them the most.
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    Dunkerdoody· 3 days ago Sometimes they know, our pets when we need them most. Hang in there and stay strong my friend! 2.2k Reply Share
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    IcyFullbusterr. 3 days ago yep, sometime they are more affectionate than we think, and they are one of the most energy sources for me when I come back home
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    haromoni24. 3 days ago He's more affectionate than you realize. Also very proud of you. Keep this up, it's a struggle but you're more than strong enough! 853 Reply Share
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