Video Shows Pets Really Care About Human Companions
Published December 30, 2011
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A new video offers proof that our pets are not just docile acceptors of food and shelter, but that they really care about their human companions and have a vested interest in our well-being. NOTE: This is not the cat featured in the video.
Some people really think that our pets lack the capacity to show empathy for their human companions. But after many years of sharing relationships with pets, I must say that I wholeheartedly disagree; I am a firm believer that our furry friends really do care for us.
For example: I am prone to migraine headaches, so the moment I begin to feel one coming on, I seek the comfort of a quiet darkened room. Within minutes, Sir Hubble Pinkerton, our white Oriental Shorthair, starts searching for me and abandons his cozy spot on the living room sofa where he was cuddled up with his brother.
The moment he finds me, he jumps up on the bed, sits on my back, starts purring and begins licking my hair. Then, like a skilled professional massage therapist, he gently starts kneading out the knots in my sore shoulder. And most of the time, following his tender ministrations, I fall into a deep sleep, waking up refreshed and pain-free. I have absolutely no idea how he knows I am hurting, but I highly suspect he is actually aware I am suffering, and instinctively wants to help.
But for anyone who continues to remain skeptical about pets showing their love for us, the other day I found a video uploaded to YouTube by aarongrant1 that offered the ultimate proof of my hypothesis. The video was uploaded to YouTube in September and has recently gone “viral”, with over 4,521,752 hits and 15,203 “likes”.
The video features Stewie, a black kitty belonging to Aaron Grant. The Grant’s new baby, Connor, is in a little bed, fussy and crying. For some mysterious reason, Stewie reaches out to the infant, starting ever so gently to pat Connor’s head with his paw. Almost immediately Connor stops crying, smiles slightly and falls to sleep.
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this short clip is definitely a treat to watch. Who knows, you may also be inspired to take a nap.
Our pets give us innumerable gifts, don’t you agree? Leave a comment with your opinion.
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Kids' head is painted with cod liver oil.
I had a very similar black cat when my children were babies. During my pregnancy, she'd sleep with her paws around my belly.
You have to figure that mama cats rush to soothe their kittens if they mew-cry and mammals know instinctively that touch is calming.
Had to chuckle at :52 when the kitty yawns and again about 1:20 when she looks to the parent to make sure everything's OK.
Do you recall that when my MS went suddenly downhill (affecting my legs), my son's cat, Gizmo (who had lost partial use of a hind paw) would sit and commiserate with me.
Cats and dogs are naturally empathetic to their peeps.
OMG what a darling little sweetheart that kitty is!!!!
I agree with you totally about cats and their love and caring for their human pets. My daughter's cat is very attuned to her. When she has a panic attack come on her Willow is right there in her face. She paws at her hands and purrs and kneads and head butts my daughter. It is the only time she does this kind of thing. She was hand raised and bonded to my daughter. Willow's brother, Sabu, is attuned to me. I swallowed wrong the other day and inhaled some pickle juice. I was breathless and coughing. Sabu came running to my side and kept pawing at me and trying to get in my lap. The concern could be seen in his usually beautiful and bright eyes. He had a look of worry and concern instead. No matter where I am in the house Sabu has to have a sight line on me. He will leave what ever comfortable spot he is in to be near me. I have seen this video and it is great. Our cats were very much like Stewey as our kids grew up. Thanks for a great article.
I saw this touching video on the news the other day. I thought it was so very sweet. My dogs also let me know that they love me and even my horses in their own ways. I think they know that we love them and they return that love to us.