my pet cat

Cats have been shown to help people who are feeling lost, to recover more quickly, and to show a reduction in physical symptoms, such as crying. Despite the fact that they are only animals, cats can be useful as a social support giver during difficult times.
people who are in mourning can talk to their pets to let go of their feelings, as it is often easier to talk to something that will not respond and not judge, than to others.
a study of British pet owners found that people who have cats tend to be smarter than other animal lovers. Both in terms of IQ and overall level of education, that people who have cats, have above average intelligence .