Help! No Human’s Are Ever as Loyal as My Cats! (Vet Answered)

Hi Michael,

Thank you for allowing me to share a piece of my heart here. Please know that you are not the only one feeling like this, Michael. It’s not unusual to feel that the love and loyalty we receive from our animal companions far outweigh what we sometimes get from people. When we provide our pets, like Darwin and Breebree, with consistent kindness and respect, allowing them to feel safe and seen, they can give a kind of love that is deeply honest. Their loyalty isn’t complicated by ego or past experiences. It’s born of presence, and that kind of love, once offered, is beautifully pure. You’re not imagining it. What you feel from Darwin and Breebree is something deeply real… and in my opinion, something all of us humans are still learning how to give. I believe this is the very reason why we are here, to learn how to love truly, but the lesson is a bit more complicated for us to master. We are playing the game in so-called “hard mode,” thanks to our “monkey brains” and egos.

We humans often carry layers of emotional history and social pressure that can complicate relationships. We often get tangled in fears and projections, while our cats live in the moment, fully attuned to what’s real here and now. That’s not a flaw, just part of being human. But it can make the straightforward love from a cat feel like a sanctuary. If you ever feel alone or unsure of where you stand in the world, remember that Darwin and Breebree’s loyalty is a reflection of your own goodness. Their love is honest because you are someone worth loving. Just like Darwin, Breebree, and the rest of the sentient creatures we share our planet with, in our core we are all the same, we all wish to be safe, happy, at peace, and feel loved, respected, and accepted. I am happy that you are able to feel the love and let them be your teachers. Our cats bring us so many life lessons.

From the bottom of my heart, Dr. Paola