Cats and dogs do have some measure of emotional empathy, it's pretty cool and always endearing when they come to snuggle when you're down.

They sure do, though dogs feel it way more then cats do. I remember when I was younger, I fell off my back and got hurt pretty bad. This dog passed away a little while ago, but was still pretty old and sickly at the time I fell. She came into my room wanting to come sleep with me which she never did.

Pets just know. I had a complete stress breakdown one night and couldn't breathe from crying so hard, and my dog came over and put his head in my lap. This wouldn't be considered too strange, but I'm not always nice to my dog. He's very naughty. I think he knew, though, how upset I was. ^^

I'd be better with a cold winter, but everything else fits

My dog is the same way. I was laying in bed the other night kinda in a blah mood and I heard him come in the room 3 different times to check on me.

Your cats are adorable and I'm jealous.

Kitties

Me with my dogs :)

I love cats <3 I have four myself and they do this all the time with me. I can't imagine only having two to lay with, four is when it gets interesting and you feel like a tetris piece when you wake up x3

Aw, that is so true

There's just something about cats that tells them when people are feeling sad, lonely, or frustrated Who knows what it is, or how they do it, they just do I completely agree with you about their purring being relaxing too

Its actually scientifically proven that petting a cat (or a dog) releases hormones in your body that helps you relax. in girls, apperently its the same hormone that gets released when holding or caring for a baby. Wierd huh? But yeah... I miss my little girl. She's a sweetheart. I just hope she's being taken care of. :/

Yup, I've also heard it's been proven that sleeping cats bring down your blood pressure.

aha yeah. Cats = Remedy for all things evar. XD Cept for cat allergies >. >

If I were a guy and I petted a cat, would that make me release female hormones? o.o (Seriously wondering it)

It just releases a hormone that releaves stress. I dont have the researched info available on hand. but google it :3 youll probably find your answer

My dog,Sassy is this way with me. We own several animals and they all seem to have their own personality. My cat, for some reason, loves men way more than women. Though our dogs are rather aggressive towards men. The men in my family are very loud, though, so I think that's what sets it off. If I'm under the covers and dad, or any other male tries to touch me, pat my shoulder, whatever, my dog Sassy will growl and snap protectively. Aside from protection of course...she's the sweetest thing to have around when I'm feeling blue. She always nudges her head under my hand and licks me if I'm lying down sad.

I can agree, except the cat that most commonly hangs around me is my eldest Felix, a crotchetty 18 year old fat cunt who does his best to knock everything off my table and crush all my internal organs with his vast weight >>

They are really intuned to you arn't they? Smart to pick up on human body language. Madge is right on me if i am upset, and if i try to ignore her she would leave me alone till I finally give in and hold her and she'll purr and i'll feel better.

now your making me miss having cats when i was little we had three that would always sleep with me. even when i napped on the couch i always had one under my arm one between my feet and one on the back of the couch ohhhhhh that was heaven indeed

aw~~~ i want cats too... :3 they are must be very cuuute.. :3

Awwwww, my doggies are the same way :D

now imagine being surrounded by seven purring cats

it's like a furry massage chair

Thats cute

Yes they do, mine rubs cheeks with me when I'm upset