Behind Cats' Purrs and Their Healing Power-Sharing the Benefits
Most of us think that a cat purrs when it is happy, however, there is much more behind it, from communication to healing properties. As...
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Heather Oglesby
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Rachel Kelly
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Gauri Seth
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Clare Liedstrand
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Vanessa Chikamara
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Clare Liedstrand
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Cole Sommeling
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