Why My Cat Purrs – And What I Think It Means
So last night, I was just sitting on the couch, scrolling my phone, and my cat—her name’s Mimi—jumped up next to me, made that tiny chirping sound, then curled up and started purring. It was soft, like a tiny engine humming. I just stopped and smiled. That sound always gets me.
I’ve been wondering this for a while now... why do cats purr? I mean yeah, it’s cute and calming, but is it only when they’re happy?
I Think It's Her Way of Saying “I’m Good”
Whenever Mimi is chilling, like in her little window seat when the sun hits just right, she purrs. I feel like it’s her way of saying, “This moment’s perfect.” Not much more to it. Just… peace.
But I’ve Also Noticed Something Else
One time, she was at the vet, and she was scared. Her tail was low, eyes big, but she was still purring. It confused me. Later, I read somewhere that cats sometimes purr when they’re stressed or hurting. Like how we hum to ourselves when we’re nervous. It’s not always a happy sound. Sometimes it’s just… comfort.
Little Kittens Do It Too
When Mimi had kittens a couple years ago, I noticed they’d purr while feeding. Tiny little buzzes. It was the softest sound I’ve ever heard. I think it helps them feel close to their mama. Safe.
Healing Vibes?
I’m not a science person, but I saw on TV that purring helps bones heal faster or something. Wild, right? Like, cats have this built-in healing sound. Makes me wonder how much we still don’t know about them.
Also… It Gets Her Treats
Let’s not lie—Mimi definitely purrs louder when she’s near her treat box. She’s not even subtle about it. I swear, she figured out that it melts my heart, so I’ll give in. Smart little fluffball.
Anyway…
I think cats purr for a bunch of reasons. It’s not just one thing. It’s love. It’s trust. It’s “I’m okay.” Sometimes it’s “I need a little comfort.” Or even “Hey, human, give me that tuna.”
Every time Mimi purrs, I listen. I feel like she’s telling me something, even if it’s small. And honestly, I never get tired of hearing it.