You’re Crying. 
So Why Is Your Cat Purring?

Felines as healers.

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Why do some cats start purring when they see a human family member crying, or perhaps even just feeling sad? Are they sadistic? Do they enjoy when someone in the house is feeling low because it means the person will be relatively still?

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