Dogs are generally known as the comforters of the animal kingdom.
They’ve gotten close to us as a species and have learned to live with us and, to an extent, read us.
If you’ve ever had a bad day and been near a perceptive dog, they can sense that something is off.
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Sometimes they’ll just sit with you or lean against you to give you comfort.
Cats, on the other hand, often have the reputation of being jerks.
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They swat things off counter tops, are more standoffish and are generally quite alright watching you have a meltdown from a distance.
But there are some cats who are gentle souls and seek to comfort struggling individuals, both human and animal.
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Take this cat, for instance. The dog was at the vet’s office and the two had never met before, but the cat works a paw through the bars to softly pat the dog’s head as if reassuring it.
It’s a rare sight, especially since so many dogs take poorly to cats, but a bond between the two species is possible.
Here to perpetuate the comforting kitties trend is Hima, a Russian Blue who can’t bear to hear her owner crying.
According to a YouTube video by Hardik’s Offbeat, Hima is from Japan and the little girl had hurt her foot on a chair.
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Hearing the girl crying, Hima went over to her and rested against the girl’s shoulder, nuzzling her and extending a paw of kindness.
She meowed a raspy meow and climbed onto the girl’s chest, where she continued to keep her little owner company.
So sweet! Are your cats this loving?
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