When 7-year-old pup Rosie took a tumble down the stairs during playtime, she was left limping and in pain as her worried family rushed to get help.
“We immediately rushed her to the emergency vet,” owner Shahpari, from Michigan, told Newsweek. “She had broken her leg.”
But it wasn’t just Rosie’s human family rallying to her side. At home, Chuzzlewit, the family’s 2-year-old cat, was ready to spring into action.
Despite years of playful cohabitation, Chuzzlewit had rarely shown overt affection toward Rosie. That changed the moment she needed him most.
When they returned home with Rosie, who has been patched up by the vet but still has a period of recovery ahead, Chuzzlewit sprung into action.
“Rosie went to sleep and I went downstairs to check on Chuzzlewit. To my surprise, I found him lying on Rosie, comforting her and showing her love during this difficult time,” Shahpari said. “It was a moment that melted all our hearts.”
The adorable display of empathy from the family cat melted their hearts. Shahpari captured the pair lying together and couldn’t help but share it on Reddit where it has delighted animal lovers.
“Awww!!! Poor pup!!! And I love seeing fur siblings love on each other!!!” one commenter wrote. While another said: “There’s evidence to show the frequency cats purr at assists bone healing. Good kitty.”
Do Cat Purrs Help With Healing?
There is evidence that cat purrs assist with healing. A 2001 study titled “The Felid Purr: A Healing Mechanism?” found that domestic cats purr in a frequency range of 25 to 150 Hz—particularly 25 to 50 Hz, a range is scientifically associated with improved bone healing. The research suggests that cats may have evolved purring as a form of self-healing—and, possibly, a way of healing others.
“Guys I’m going to cry,” said another Reddit user, delighted by the display of friendship between the cat and dog. While one viewer even shared their own similar story of cat and dog friendship: “My pup had dental surgery the other day and his cat bff snuggled him the whole first day he came home.”
“I shared this story on Reddit because I’m so grateful for the kindness that animals can show,” Shahpari said. “I’m incredibly happy and thankful for my pets.”
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