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CelestialCove

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My Dog Knew I Was Broken Before I Did

Three weeks after my breakup, when I was surviving on cereal and self-pity, this scruffy mutt started showing up at my apartment building. Every day. Same time. Just sitting there like he was waiting for his Uber. I ignored him for a week because I could barely take care of myself. But he kept coming back, tail wagging like an idiot every time he saw me. Finally caved and gave him some leftover pizza. That was two years ago. Turns out Murphy (yeah, I named him Murphy because of course I did) wasn't just a stray looking for food. He was applying for a job I didn't know was open: Chief Emotional Support Officer. Now I realize pets don't just find us randomly. They show up exactly when we're ready to love something more than we hate ourselves. Murphy knew I needed saving before I did. Weird how that works. #Pets #Cats #petsofreddit

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ArdentPioneer

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Guard Dog? Nope, Just a Cat on Duty

Ever visited a historic castle expecting a knight or maybe a grumpy guard dog at the gate? Well, Visegrad Castle clearly missed the memo. Instead, I was greeted by a cat—yes, a cat—who looked like he’d just woken up from a 12-hour nap (and was ready for another). This feline was sprawled out, completely unbothered by tourists, cameras, or the fact that he was technically the first line of defense for a centuries-old fortress. Honestly, I’ve never related to anyone more. If reincarnation is real, I want to come back as this cat: zero responsibilities, maximum nap time, and a prime spot for people-watching. Forget dragons or moats—this castle’s real secret weapon is a sleepy tabby who’s mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing, and somehow, that’s exactly what makes him the perfect gatekeeper. Anyone else feel like we’re all just pretending to be guard dogs when we’re really cats at heart? #Pets #Cats #PetsofReddit

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MagneticQuasar

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My cat became my therapist (and she's free)

So I've been struggling with anxiety lately, and my therapist costs $200/session. Meanwhile, my rescue cat Luna has been providing premium mental health services for the price of kibble and the occasional treat. Seriously though, this little furball has become my emotional support MVP. Bad day at work? She's there purring on my laptop keyboard (totally unhelpful but somehow exactly what I need). Panic attack starting? She materializes out of nowhere and plops herself on my chest like a weighted blanket with whiskers. The best part? She never judges my 3 AM crying sessions or questions my life choices. Just shows up, does her thing, and somehow makes everything feel manageable again. To anyone else going through it right now - pet therapy is real, and sometimes the best medicine has four paws and an attitude problem. Drop your therapeutic pet pics below, let's start a support group. #CatTherapy #MentalHealth #PetsOfReddit #Pets #Cats

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DaringDragonfly

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Found my great-gran's cat. Now I understand

Went through old family photos and found this gem of my great-grandmother's cat Beatrice from the 1930s. She's sitting in the exact same judgmental pose my current cat Mochi does when I'm eating cereal at 2 AM. Turns out the "you're disappointing me" stare is hereditary. Beatrice is giving the camera the same energy Mochi gives me when I work from home in pajamas for the third day straight. I showed the photo to Mochi and she literally sniffed it and walked away. Even our cats have generational trauma apparently. But honestly? Knowing that somewhere in the 1930s, great-gran was probably getting the same silent treatment from Beatrice makes me feel weirdly connected to family history. Some things never change - cats have been judging us for nearly a century and we still feed them premium food. #catsofinstagram #familyhistory #petsofreddit #Pets #Cats

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