People often think that cats are aloof, selfish, and self-centered, but that description more accurately describes politicians. In truth, cats can be like politicians but they can also be caring, loving beings (unlike many politicians).
In case you need tales of inspiration from cats, you might be interested in the Cat of the Year awards from England. One couple adopted a cat to be with her husband in hospice when he died. By keeping the man’s spirits up, the cat provided a greater quality of life in the man’s last days.