Cat Refuses to Leave Grieving Woman’s Side

A cat named Harry has become a source of solace for his grieving grandmother, Theresa Rodgers, 73, who recently lost her husband to a stroke. The heartwarming moment was captured by Barbara Costanzo, 44, during a visit to console her bereaved mother in Los Angeles.

Costanzo, a graphic designer, was pleasantly surprised to witness Harry’s newfound role as a comforting presence for her grieving mother. In a video shared on TikTok (@beeheartsyou___), Harry can be seen placing his paw on Rodgers’ chest and gazing into her eyes, offering a tender connection during this difficult time.

@beeheartsyou___

My stepdad passed away a few weeks ago and his car has not left my moms side for a moment through all the greif ❤️ #catsoftiktok

♬ take a moment to breathe. – normal the kid

“I am so happy she has Harry to be there with her when we cannot be,” expressed Costanzo, highlighting the emotional Support Harry provides in the absence of family members.

Before the passing of Mark, 74, Harry was known for being skittish and avoiding contact with strangers. However, Costanzo observed a remarkable transformation in the feline’s behavior after the loss. “Since my stepdad’s death, he’s seen my mom crying a lot. She’s been grieving and having trouble eating,” Costanzo shared.

The video, posted on November 10, went viral, amassing over 662,000 views and 153,000 likes on TikTok. Commenters flooded the post with messages of admiration for the touching bond between Harry and Rodgers, emphasizing the profound comfort they provide each other daily.

Costanzo reflected on the positive change in Harry’s demeanor, noting, “His main concern was not leaving my mom’s side. She holds him like a baby and gives him so much love, but whenever she is doing something else like reading or watching a program, he keeps putting his paw on her as if to make sure she is OK.”

We encourage everyone thinking of getting a pet to adopt instead of shop. Read more resources about adopting animals on One Green Planet, including 7 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Furry Best Friend, 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Pet, and These Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Rescue Animals Will Make Your Day! Read tips for pet adoptions and what to consider before adopting an animal. We recommend using these apps to find shelter dogs near you!

Best Things In Life Are Rescued by Tiny Rescue: Animal Collection

Related Content:

• Amazing Nurse Cat Comforts Other Sick Animals in Polish Animal Shelter (PHOTOS)
• Cat Comforts Guardian Who is Back From Hospital After Terrible Accident (PHOTOS)
• Mama Cat Comforts Her Sleepy Baby (VIDEO)
• Sweet Cat Cuddles and Comforts Anxious Dog While Owners Are Away [Video]
• Clingy Cat Warms Hearts In TikTok Video

Easy Ways to Help the Planet:

• Eat Less Meat: Download Food Monster, the largest plant-based Recipe app on the App Store, to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy. You can also buy a hard or soft copy of our favorite vegan cookbooks.
• Reduce Your Fast Fashion Footprint: Take initiative by standing up against fast fashion Pollution and supporting sustainable and circular brands like Tiny Rescue that raise awareness around important issues through recycled zero-waste clothing designed to be returned and remade over and over again.
• Support Independent Media: Being publicly funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Please consider supporting us by donating!
• Sign a Petition: Your voice matters! Help turn petitions into victories by signing the latest list of must-sign petitions to help people, animals, and the planet.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest news and important stories involving animals, the environment, sustainable living, food, health, and human interest topics by subscribing to our newsletter!
• Do What You Can: Reduce waste, plant trees, eat local, travel responsibly, reuse stuff, say no to single-use plastics, recycle, vote smart, switch to cold water laundry, divest from fossil fuels, save water, shop wisely, Donate if you can, grow your food, volunteer, conserve energy, compost, and don’t forget about the microplastics and microbeads lurking in common household and personal care products!