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The way that Moosie came to me is not an extraordinary story. She was just a free kitten, and we connected right away. She always has a way of making me smile or calming me.

Three years ago, I started suffering from anxiety/panic attacks. I take medication for it. Sometimes, though, it comes on and I can't get to my meds right away, but then there is Moosie.

About a month ago, or so, Moosie began to "meow" at me and rub my leg. She continued to rub my leg and "meow" at me, so I figured she wanted treats. I put some out, she ignored them. I was feeling lightheaded at this point and just didn't feel right, but Moosie kept bugging me.

She stood right at my feet waiting for me to pick her up, and I did (because she really owns me). She curled up to my neck and started purring into my neck and she began kneading my shoulder. I kept feeling like I was spinning so I sat down (still holding her), and then she did something she doesn't always do.

She laid on my chest, put her paws on either side of my neck and continued to knead, while the purring got stronger. Eventually, I calmed down and she kept her eyes on me until the panic attack subsided. Then she turned and laid on my lap.

Just today, I had another episode, and there she was, Nurse Moosie to save her human mommy. Nothing calms me more than her purr, her kneads, and her looks. Not sure how I could deal with these episodes without her right by me. They say animals know, and I'm here to say, "Yes they do!"

Story submitted by Jeanne Schurman from Sunrise, Florida.

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