This Cat's 'Emotional Support' Friend is the Sweetest Thing on the Internet
Cats can provide wonderful emotional support to their parents, but even they need help and support sometimes.
In a tender video posted to TikTok, a cat mom spoke about Peaches, an Orange cat, who seemed to have something in his eye when her mom saw him squinting in the morning. In the video, Peaches' mom explained that she saw her eyes "squinted closed," and it didn't seem to go away even after she came home from the gym.
@peachandpumpky it's important we take our cats to the vet as soon as we notice symptoms/changes in behavior. cats can't tell us when something's wrong, so sometimes visual symptoms mean something has been happening for a while so it's always better to be on the safe side and get them evaluated. thankfully peach has no major health changes and he just has a scratch that will heal with a bit of time!
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She then notified his eye doctor, who told her to bring Peaches in. He wasn't very happy about going to the doctor and let out several protests. When Peaches' mom put him in the pet stroller, she immediately went over to get Cherry, Peaches' sister.
The moment that Cherry joined him in the stroller, Peaches immediately calmed down and stopped crying. His mom then caught the sweet moment where the pair sat together, and Peaches was much calmer and more relaxed.
At one point, Cherry moved slightly, so Peaches followed suit, and his mom noted, "he scoots up [in the stroller] because she scoots up."
After the doctor's visit, his mom confirmed that "we received good news" and said, Peaches may have accidentally "scratched his eye, likely from rubbing it."
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While the internet sent well wishes to Peaches, they also couldn't get enough of Peaches and Cherry's adorable sibling bond. People in the comments even called her Peaches' "emotional support cherry " and loved that "He immediately stopped crying when Cherry got in there with him ."
"The fact that he has an emotional support Cherry has me in TEARS ," another person commented. "I'm so happy to hear that he's still doing well ."
Should you get a second cat if you already have one?
One of the biggest questions cat parents may face is whether to get a second cat. The answer depends on the cat's personality and their comfort levels.
According to Cats.com, it may not always be a good idea to get a friend for your cat because "Cats are naturally solitary animals that prefer to avoid one another and can become quite territorial."
If a cat is prone to anxiety or urinary disease, then it's most likely not a good idea to introduce a friend because it could exacerbate those issues.
However, in other circumstances, it can be beneficial to provide your cat with a friend to keep them company. The best time to adopt a pair of cats is when they are kittens, and they're bonded with their sibling. Cats.com explains that "Siblings brought up together are much more likely to get on in later life," so it's something to also consider when they're young.
The outlet also recommends adopting a buddy for your cat if you leave them alone during the day, which can help combat loneliness.
At the end of the day, it's important to understand your cat's individual needs and their behaviors before deciding to welcome a second cat. Knowing your cat's behavior and temperament will ease the transition and make it less stressful for both cats, increasing the likelihood of bonding.
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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM.