Cats

Everyone loves comfort animals. Cats are perhaps one of the most comforting pets around. People who have cats as companions know the pleasure of a warm, purring friend curled up on a lap. The joy of having cats is contagious. Just ask anyone for their favorite cat stories, and watch their faces brighten with love.

A cat with angel wings perched on a patio chair; Illustration by Christina Wald

An Unlikely Feline Friend Brought Heaven-Sent Comfort

By Elizabeth Wagoner3 min read

Was the yellow-striped cat bringing a message from her husband who had recently died of a heart attack?

How a Cat in Costume is Bringing Attention to a Local Library

By Alina Larson3 min read

Horatio has garnered over 10,000 followers for the Centre County Library thanks to his fun and creative costumes.

A Little Black Cat Showed Her the True Meaning of Love

By Amanda Ann Gregory6 min read

She didn’t know how to fully open her heart. Then came Mr. Bojangles.

This Annual Cat Tour Brings a Minneapolis Neighborhood Together

By Alina Larson3 min read

The Wedge Cat Tour is 1.5 miles long, featuring all types of quirky felines.

Truffles the cat wearing her statement frames

How Truffles the Cat Helps Kids Who Need Glasses

By Alina Larson3 min read

The former stray found her home and calling in an optical shop: She shows kids who need glasses they don’t need to be afraid.

Micah Thompson and her cat, Ron, and mother Stephanie

How a Cat Became an Answer to a Mother’s Prayer

By Stephanie Thompson7 min read

If she didn’t find a way to bond with her teenage daughter soon, she worried she might never be close to her.

Gracie in a church pew; Photo credit: Katie Canty

How a Church Cat Brought Happiness and Comfort

By Katie Canty5 min read

This heaven-sent feline touched the lives of everyone she met.

A Collection of Divinely Guided Cat Stories

By Elena Tafone3 min read

Having a cat in your life can be an enriching, rewarding experience. Here are eight stories of cats who also seemed to be guided by something more. Something divine.