A Purr a Day Heals in Every Way

How Cats Calm the Soul

Have you ever had a bad day... and then a soft paw lands on your lap, followed by the gentle hum of a purr?
Suddenly, the world feels quieter. Warmer. Lighter.
That’s not an accident. That’s the healing power of a cat.

At FellowKitty, we rescue stray kittens and cats from the hardest situations imaginable — the streets, gutters, construction sites, and sadly, places where love never reached them. But what we’ve come to learn in our journey is this:

When we save them... they end up saving us, too.

Purring: A Language of Trust, Healing, and Hope

Science says cats purr not only when they're content, but also to calm themselves when they’re in pain or frightened. It’s a soothing rhythm that releases endorphins — for them and for us. Some studies even show that the frequency of a cat’s purr (between 25–150 Hz) can promote healing in bones and tissues.

But here at FellowKitty, we’ve seen something even more powerful than the science:

• A lonely elder in Gampaha who smiled again after adopting a shy rescue named Teepu.
  

• A child with anxiety in Kandy who found peace stroking the fur of a kitten named Chooti.
  

• A volunteer who lost her job but found new purpose feeding and comforting our rescues each morning.
  

It’s hard to explain with words, but if you’ve felt it — you know.
Cats don’t speak our language, but they understand our silences.

Mental Health, One Purr at a Time

In a fast-paced world filled with pressure, uncertainty, and stress, cats remind us to slow down. To be present. To breathe.

Their routines are simple: eat, rest, stretch, purr, repeat. And when you’re around them, your body naturally softens to their rhythm. Their calm becomes your calm.

This is why FellowKitty believes feline rescue isn’t just animal welfare — it’s human healing, too.

What You Can Do Today

Not everyone can adopt. But everyone can be part of the magic:

• Sponsor a rescued cat through FellowKitty and help provide safety, food, and healing.
  

• Donate, and bring more cats off the streets and into arms that care.
  

• Volunteer, you’ll receive more comfort than you give.
  

• Share FellowKitty stories, so more people can discover the quiet miracle of a rescued purr.
  

They Need Us — And Maybe, We Need Them Too

At FellowKitty, we rescue cats every day. But sometimes, it’s the cats who rescue us.

If you’ve ever listened to a purr and felt your heart soften, your stress melt away, your soul feel a little more whole — then you already understand our mission.

Let’s bring more purrs into the world.
Because a purr a day doesn’t just chase the blues away — it gives hope, heals hearts, and reminds us we’re not alone.

Visit www.fellowkitty.com to donate, sponsor, or get involved.