Sweetly Purring Ginger Cat Is 'Made Of Velcro And Love'
Ocean waves, light rainfall, and the gentle rustling of leaves are some of the most calming and peaceful sounds, particularly when a person is trying to relax or fall asleep. The purr of a contented cat belongs on that list, too. In a minute-long TikTok video captioned "volume up. trust me" — with "no thoughts, just this for a minute" overlaid on the video — a sweet ginger cat named Ginger lies on her back and purrs while her owner strokes her face and scratches under her chin.
@collywally volume up. trust me. #catsoftiktok #catpurring #asmr #orangecat #gingerthecat
The contented kitty stretches out her paws and makes biscuits in the air, appearing utterly blissed out, while purring nonstop. One viewer noted the value in watching this video repeatedly, writing, "Okay I'll replay this video every time I'm ready for bed 🥰."
Viewers fell in love with the little orange princess, leaving comments such as "Adorable lil pumpkin 😽😽😽" and "That is one loved baby ♥️." One viewer wrote, "Gingy you're so precious," and another observed, "She's made of Velcro and love."
What a cat communicates with a purr
Anyone who's ever heard a relaxed cat purring like Ginger does in the TikTok video knows that the sound reveals pleasure, but purring doesn't always mean a cat is happy. Cats can deliver different, and sometimes negative, messages with the characteristic rumbling sound. So, what does it mean when a cat purrs? In contrast to contentment, a purr may indicate stress, fear, or anxiety, and the cat may be purring to try to calm its own unpleasant feelings.
A cat who is sick or in pain may purr as a self-soothing behavior or as an attempt to heal itself. A purr has a frequency of approximately 20 to 150 Hertz. Low-frequency vibrations of around 25 to 50 Hertz can help bones to heal from injuries, while vibrations of around 100 Hertz can help soft tissues and skin to heal. There's even a specific type of high-frequency purr that cats use when demanding food. Reminiscent of a baby's cry, this solicitation purr is far less enjoyable to hear than the contented purr of a sleepy kitty — and also far more likely to result in the hungry cat being fed. It's definitely one of the unpleasant noises cats make.
Clearly, cats have a wide-ranging vocabulary with their purrs, but our favorite has to be a purr of sheer contentment like Ginger's. As one netizen commented, "This is 100% pure happiness... cats are beyond amazing at what they can do to and for your soul💕."