Happy Tuesday:

• 🏈 Meet the locker room hero cat

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Aegean

• 😸 Teaching good money habits

• 🤧 Can cats tell when you’re sick?

• 😺 Keep your home protected

True or False?

Cats can make facial expressions that mimic human smiles.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When Bowling Green University’s football team was shaken by a player’s injury, linebacker George Carlson knew who to call: Pudge the cat.

The fluffy exotic shorthair was carried into the locker room, where he quickly turned devastation into smiles. Players crowded around their new feline teammate, showering him with scratches and affection. Before long, Pudge even got his own brown-and-orange jersey, perfectly sized for his pug-faced frame.

Videos of the team’s newest “Falcon” spread across social media, and a reporter even attempted to get a quote from him. (Pudge had no comment.)

Now the once-somber locker room has a new source of morale, and Pudge has found his spot as an unlikely star of the season.

If you like a cat that never runs out of things to say, the Aegean might be your match. These island-born kitties are sociable, energetic, and known for their chatty nature.

Originating from Greece’s Cycladic Islands, the Aegean is a natural breed that developed without human interference. They’re typically bicolor or tricolor with bright green, almond-shaped eyes, and a lean, athletic frame. Unlike many cats, they love water. Some will even fish for fun if given the chance.

These cats thrive on interaction. They’ll play with toys for hours, shadow their humans around the house, and happily curl up in your lap when it’s time to rest. They get along well with kids, other cats, and even dogs, but may not be the best companions for smaller pets like hamsters.

With weekly brushing, regular play, and plenty of attention, the Aegean cat can bring both energy and affection into just about any home.

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Cats aren’t doctors, but they’re surprisingly good at noticing when something’s off with their humans. Thanks to an incredible sense of smell and sharp observation skills, cats can often detect changes in your body or mood when you’re sick.

Illness can bring hormonal shifts and new body scents, which cats may pick up on immediately. They also pay close attention to facial expressions and body language. Things like wincing, grimacing, or moving differently can signal to them that you’re in pain. Some owners even report their cats acting clingier or more affectionate during times of illness.

Beyond physical sickness, cats are tuned into emotional states, too. They may sense depression, stress, or anxiety and respond by staying close, grooming you, or rubbing against you in an attempt to comfort.

It’s not medical proof, but if your usually independent cat suddenly won’t leave your side, it may be their way of saying: something’s wrong — take care of yourself.

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From perfect pets to school mascots, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 🏢 The best cat breeds for apartment living

• 👀 Woman stunned to see her cat spying from five floors up

• 🏫 A stray cat gets adopted as the newest member of a school community

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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🧐 True or False: False. They don’t smile, but their relaxed body language can resemble it.

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