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These cats showed up in my yard a couple months ago. I decided to let them move in after their mom disappeared. I’ve posted some pictures of them before, but they’ve only recently all become cool with me. Have you ever been around 5 purring cats? Soothing…

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’ve heard it said cats’ purrs are a healing frequency. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it is very soothing/hypnotic.

[–] WeaselOne 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With 5 kittens purring, op must be nearing immortality.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Right?! I did a search and found several articles that suggest it holds some truth. Here’s one: https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/secret-power-cats-purr/

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