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People Share Stories Of How Their Pets Take Care Of Them In This Heartwarming Thread

Damjan
by Damjan
4 Jan 2020

Some pets do more than keep us company, they seem to show up exactly when we need them most. For a lot of people, that means a cat curling up nearby, a dog refusing to leave their side, or a tiny act of comfort that lands at the right moment.

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That is the heart of this story, which started when Adweek editor Sammy Nickalls tweeted about her cat and asked others to share how their own pets help them through hard days. The replies quickly turned into a thread full of grief, comfort, and the small ways animals seem to know when something is wrong.

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The stories that followed are sweet, sad, and very easy to relate to.

Sammy posted a tweet asking her followers what their pets do to help when they're feeling down.

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She shared what her own cat does, and her followers began posting their own stories about their beautiful fur babies.

They just know

He adjusts

His last gift

And if you want the reverse vibe, read what Redditors would do in 24 hours to perfectly communicate with their pets.

They know when you're in pain

You got this!

They cuddle when it matters

They know what you need

They put you first

So beautiful

The day my dad died, my 3-month-old puppy picked up each one of her toys and brought them to me because they make her happy. When I was still sad, she licked my face and cuddled right in my arms, without any wiggling or biting.
- Maggie Williams (@pdxmaggie) February 28, 2019

That one hit hard.

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Pets really do know how to show up.

For more “wait, what?” moments, see how an 8-year-old insists her dog is her identical twin.

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