The story behind my cute kitty photo

@TheHorse (220127)
Walnut Creek, California
December 20, 2017 10:26am CST
Even though I claim to be a dog person, not a cat person, kitties always find me when I visit friends' houses. I think it's because I'm good at heavy petting, and kitties remember. A couple of days ago, we have "movie night" at my friends' house, and my furry friend found his way into my lap for a major purr session. The movie we watched was the kids' movie about the Hawaiian girl drawn to the water. Kind of boring, I though, but the purr session was very satisfying. I asked my friend to send me a cool photo of my fur friend, and this is what he sent.
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much2say
@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec 17
This shot reminds me of that National Geographic cover of that Afghan (I think) girl with the green eyes.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
20 Dec 17
i remember that photo
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
Oh, good catch! Yes, that's a famous photo.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
@hereandthere I think there may be photos of her as an adult out there, but I'm not sure.
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Rhombus
@Rhombus (356)
• South Africa
20 Dec 17
Had to laugh a bit, "I think it's because I'm good at heavy petting" Yeah, sure, that's the reason.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
@Rhombus I had never heard that before.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
Hey, I almost always get a serious purr!
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Rhombus
@Rhombus (356)
• South Africa
20 Dec 17
@TheHorse According to my vet, certain cats may purr just before being operated on.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
20 Dec 17
I am a cat person and this kitty is lovely.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
21 Dec 17
@TheHorse Cats are very smart to understand who in the group is the one who will give more cuddles.
The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
I'm glad he's my petting buddy.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Dec 17
What an adorable photo, and petting that little sweetheart, would be easy to do!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
I think he knows my voice. I don't visit them as often as I used to.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
@kobesbuddy Do you snuggle?
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Dec 17
@TheHorse My daughter's 14 year old dachshund cried like a baby, whenever I visit! She knows me as 'Grandma.'
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
20 Dec 17
An adorable picture.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
It really is. He's a sweet cat. Even the family dog likes him. The dog was on the couch between me and my buddy. The wife was off doing lawyer things.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
21 Dec 17
@TheHorse The Horse, it is very important for the pets to be able to get along with each other. I had a dog and then the cat came along and they loved each other. Their personalities were pefect for each other.
April
@thislittlepennyearns (62922)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Dec 17
It's a cute kitty and I'm guessing you're talking about Moana.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
Yes! Did you see it? We didn't quite stay for the ending. But now I'll be able to play along when my preschool kids want to be Moana instead of Elsa.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
@thislittlepennyearns Frozen. The horror. All the little girls I work with sing "Let it Go" until I'm nauseous. Fortunately, they let me be Zazu when they threaten to go to the elephant boneyard. And then I'm Mufasa if there are hyenas around. Thank goodness for Lion King (and Finding Nemo).
April
@thislittlepennyearns (62922)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Dec 17
@TheHorse Yeah, I watched it a couple weeks ago. It was cute, but not what I expected. And a change from Frozen is always good.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
20 Dec 17
The photo is really great! Your fur friend is so cute
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
21 Dec 17
The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
Sometimes I forget he's there, until he emerges from the bedroom to greet me.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68917)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Aww, what a sweetie. You’re now under his spell now.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68917)
• United States
22 Dec 17
@TheHorse — precisely. Cats rule the world, and they (and we) know it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Dec 17
@FourWalls I'm glad you recognize that. I've been saying it for years.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
(glassy eyed stare) I will feed you. I will pet you. (When you want.)
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61575)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Dec 17
What is your new buddy's name? I love the photo. I think you are a secret cat person.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
I'm starting to worry about that.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Dec 17
Oh what a precious little kitty @TheHorse . If you ever visited here you'd have 12 of them all over you. I'd probably have to get out the Sticky Pads and go over your whole body. Hey......now there's a thought.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
Sticky pads?
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Dec 17
@TheHorse Yup, to remove all the hair from your clothes. Duct Tape would work too.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec 17
Very cute kitty. Yes, animals remember those who pet them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
It's all about trust with kitties. I still think their natural tendency is to be "aloof."
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
@just4him Well, I usually am. Or else, I don't speak. (cough cough)
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec 17
@TheHorse I'm sure you're right.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341824)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Dec 17
They saying petting a cat helps bring down your blood pressure. I can quite believe it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec 17
I'm sure petting a kitty (or a dog or horse) leads to the release of oxytocin, which reduces cortisol, leading to a reduction in blood pressure. Am I a nerd, or what?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341824)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Dec 17
@TheHorse Probably a what - but maybe a nerd. Which do you want to be?
KRITIKA SELOT
@kritis (628)
• India
21 Dec 17
Soo cute..
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
He's a sweetheart. At least to me.
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
20 Dec 17
That's a cute kitty
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
Yep, and he has a great personality. I look forward to our next purr session.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160908)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Cats know good people when they arrive on their door step. My sister's cat is the one that vouched for my current hubby when he first came to visit.
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scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
21 Dec 17
animals know a good person.i'm the reverse-dogs like me even tho i'm a cat person.my friend's pitt used to lean on me all the time wanting petted.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
Maybe animals can sense a willing petter by their hands or smell or voice or something.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139817)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Dec 17
It is always great to have a cat friend, Cats know a nice person when they see one.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
I wonder how they know!
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Dec 17
That is an adorable kitty. You are right cats just instinctively know who will be loving and who won't. What is your friend's name?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
I just call him "Kitty."
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Angie
@andriaperry (117138)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Dec 17
Aww, kitties do remember good lovin
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
As do we all.
Anna Santos
@annabanana20 (96)
•
21 Dec 17
aww cute little cat, can i have you,come in to my house little cute fella :)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec 17
I don't think he's sad. He even gets along with the family dog. But he does chill in the bedroom until an interesting visitor comes over.
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