The Calm of Purring

The cat curled against her side, eyes half-closed in quiet contentment. Research indicates that interacting with pets can lower stress, reduce blood pressure, and enhance overall emotional well-being (Beetz et al. 234).

Spending time with companion animals also increases feelings of social support, reducing loneliness and strengthening resilience (McConnell et al. 236). She stroked its fur slowly, feeling her own tension melt. In the silent companionship, both of them shared comfort, care, and a mutual sense of calm that words could not express.

Works Cited (MLA)

Beetz, Andrea, et al. “Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin.” Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 3, 2012, pp. 234.
McConnell, Allen R., et al. “Friends with Benefits: On the Positive Consequences of Pet Ownership.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 101, no. 6, 2011, pp. 1239–1252.