• 💕 An emotional support cat saves the day

• 🐟 Make some tasty treats for your feline friend

• 😸 Pet insurance can save you money

• 🐈 What is an emotional support animal?

• 🥰 How cats can improve our mental health

True or False?

Cats love citrus scents.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When The Young and the Restless star Zuleyka Silver hit the gun range recently, things didn’t quite go as planned. With protective eyewear and headphones on, she braved the booming sounds—until anxiety took over. Realizing she wasn’t quite ready to channel her inner action hero, Silver decided to let her friends enjoy the shooting while she opted for a seat in the corner and a future gun safety class instead.

Thankfully, her emotional support cat, Hemmingway, was there to save the day. In a series of Instagram videos after her ordeal, she introduced the laid-back gray kitty. Silver joked that while Hemmingway is supposed to be her emotional support animal, she often feels like his emotional support human instead. With Hemmingway’s fluffy belly and calming presence, she was able to find some much-needed comfort.

Despite the stressful experience, Silver reassured fans that she plans to conquer the range again—this time with a class—and promised proof of her transformation into “Lara Croft 2.0.” But until then, it looks like Hemmingway will be there to support (or boss around) his devoted human.

Get ready to whip up some anchovy cat treats that will make your feline friend feel like royalty at a seafood buffet. These little bites are so good, that your cat might just start demanding a seat at the dinner table.

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg

• 1 tin anchovies in olive oil

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Add the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until well blended.

3. Dust your work surface with flour and knead the dough into a ball. Add more flour if needed.

4. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness.

5. Use a ½ inch cookie cutter or pizza cutter to cut out bite-sized treats.

6. Move the treats to your prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving to your whiskered overlord.

8. These tasty tidbits can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Emotional support animals (ESAs) come in all shapes and sizes, but let’s be honest, cats are the true masters of emotional support. With their soothing purrs and calming presence, they’re perfect for easing anxiety, depression, and a whole range of mental health challenges. The best part? They don’t need to do much besides being their adorable, aloof selves to help you feel better. 

Almost any cat can step into the role of an ESA, from a lazy lap cat to one that loves to knock things off counters for fun. And while they don’t have the same public access rights as service dogs, their ability to curl up on your lap and turn any bad day into a better one is worth more than any free flight. To make it official, you’ll need an ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional, which grants you housing rights—just as long as your feline friend isn’t using the neighbor’s potted plants as a litter box.

Ultimately, cats bring all the emotional support you need just by being around, whether it’s their gentle paw taps or their judgmental stares reminding you to relax. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, a cat might just be the perfect emotional support animal to cuddle, play with, or simply watch as they nonchalantly ignore all your problems.

In a world where stress levels are higher than a cat on a bookshelf, it turns out our furry friends are the ultimate therapists—minus the hourly rate. Cats can sprinkle a little purr-sonal magic into our lives, turning anxiety into laughter and frowns into feline-approved smiles.

🐱 Bite-Sized Treats

🧐 True or False: False. Cats typically dislike citrus scents.

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