I've come down with some bug or virus or something, and have been in bed feeling crappy all day.
My 3 year old cat is normally very energetic and playful, but she sensed something was wrong with me today. She headbutted me about 20 times. When I wasn't responding due to total lethargy, she then pat my head with her paw. I still didn't respond. Then she licked my forehead. I just laid there. Then she curled up and napped by me, with her face <1 inch from my face for about 2 hours.
Yes, we anthropomorphize cats, but they clearly feel love (expressed and trust), and love us in return, in their own ways.
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