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MIButterfly

(3,632 posts)
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:18 AM 1 hr ago

In the midst of my sorrow, Martini makes me laugh

She's on my lap and keeps licking my nose; no matter which way I turn, she keeps licking. And purring.

She is a great comfort to me. I don’t know what I would be without her; probably an even bigger mess than I am now.

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In the midst of my sorrow, Martini makes me laugh (Original Post) MIButterfly 1 hr ago OP
Cats are always a great comfort. Ocelot II 46 min ago #1
It's one of their superpowers for sure! MIButterfly 39 min ago #3
You two need each other now. 3catwoman3 40 min ago #2
Thank you, 3catwoman3! MIButterfly 39 min ago #4
Martini knows that her Mom is sad, and wants to help. Sweet girl. niyad 22 min ago #5
Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly 3 min ago #6

Ocelot II

(131,986 posts)
1. Cats are always a great comfort.
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:33 AM
46 min ago

They seem to know when you need cheering up, so they move in on you and won't leave you alone until they think you feel better.

3catwoman3

(30,361 posts)
2. You two need each other now.
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:40 AM
40 min ago

Good job, Martini.

Cyber hugs and cyber scritches from our house to yours.

niyad

(135,760 posts)
5. Martini knows that her Mom is sad, and wants to help. Sweet girl.
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:58 AM
22 min ago

One of my first kitties used to hug me if I were sad or upset. She would out one paw in each side of my neck, and nuzzle me. It was the most adorable thing!

Huggggs and scritches from my baby and me to you and Martini.

MIButterfly

(3,632 posts)
6. Thank you, niyad!
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 12:16 PM
3 min ago

Hugs and scritches right back to you and your baby from Martini and me!

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