Happy Thursday:

• 🐱 This rescue duo is inseperable

• 🍞 What your cat’s loaf actually means

• 😸 A tiny hearing device trusted by experts

• 🐈 Cat of the day, Chuck

• 😺 A better option to doomscrolling

Did You Know?

When a cat curls back its lips after sniffing something interesting, it is performing what is called the _______ response.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When Shannon Tindall first spotted a cross-eyed gray cat named Dizzy up for adoption, she couldn't look away. Dizzy had survived being hit by a car, and despite weeks without any interest from adopters, Shannon knew right away she belonged in her home.

Not long after, a ginger and white cat named Dublin joined the family too. He'd been surrendered by his previous owners over a behavioral issue, but that was quickly a thing of the past once he settled in. Dublin grew into the household's biggest personality, following Shannon everywhere and waking the family up each morning with his antics.

The real magic happened between the two cats themselves. Dublin's playful energy rubbed off on Dizzy, who started climbing and exploring in ways Shannon had never seen from her before. He also became fast friends with Shannon's son, the two of them turning toy cleanup into their favorite game.

Between Dizzy's sass and Dublin's chaos, the Tindall family says their home has never felt more complete.

That iconic cat pose, paws tucked, tail wrapped in, perfectly rectangular, has a name: the loaf. And it turns out there's real meaning behind it.

Mostly, loafing is a good sign. A cat tucked into a loaf isn't braced to jump or run, which means it feels safe enough to fully relax. It's also just comfortable, evenly distributing weight with minimal effort, and it helps cats conserve body heat by tucking in their paws, especially on cooler days or surfaces.

There's one situation worth watching for, though. A posture that looks similar can sometimes signal respiratory distress, especially if it comes with heavy or labored breathing, lethargy, or a cat pressing its chest flat to the ground. The difference is in the details: a relaxed loaf comes with sleepy eyes and steady breathing, while a distress-related version comes with visible effort and other warning signs.

Most of the time, a loafing cat is simply a cat that feels good, warm, safe, and perfectly content right where it is.

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Meet Chuck, an orange and white stray turned beloved house cat, submitted by Daily Purr reader Ginger. He showed up on their doorstep one day, skinny but full of friendliness, and when no one claimed him, he made himself right at home. These days Chuck is anything but skinny, and as this photo proves, he's mastered the art of the full body sprawl.

Chuck has clearly settled into the good life, stretched out belly up and totally passed out without a care in the world. Sometimes the best cats find you, not the other way around.

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This week's Cat's Corner has a tough-love truth about your favorite cuddle move and one gentle giant moment:

• 🤗 Why hugging your cat might be doing more harm than good

• 🐥 Maine Coon's gentle moment with a tiny chick will melt you

Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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🧐 Did You Know: When a cat curls back its lips after sniffing something interesting, it is performing what is called the flehmen response. This odd looking grimace actually helps cats process scent more deeply through a special organ located in the roof of their mouth.

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