I was texting recently with a friend whose mother died last week. Her mom was 90 and had been ill for some time so it was a blessed relief type of death, but loosing a parent, regardless of circumstances, is always a deep grief. She sent me a text to thank me for my part in a decorative blanket/throw that a friend and I had given her in lieu of flowers. In her text she said that she was sitting, wrapped in the throw with a cat curled up on her lap. I know that was the best thing for her. A cat on your lap guarantees soothing comfort.
I saw a report on pets recently by an expert who assured the TV audience that cats don't feel emotions. Really? They certainly seem to know when someone needs comfort. I'm sure some would explain it away by saying that the cat is simply taking advantage of the availability of a warm lap for creature comfort. I beg to differ.
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