Stressed Out? A New Cat Purring Website Can Help

Okay, when I heard this, I thought it was crazy. But now that I've actually listened to it, I think they're on to something. It has been proven over and over again that owning a pet can reduce stress. Whether it be because of companionship, increasing endorphin levels, or getting you in better shape, there are many positives in owning a pet. And thanks to a new website, I can give you another positive.

The website www.purrli.com has created a tool that allows you to listen to a cat purring...any time of day or night. According to the site, “The sound of a purring cat is one of the most comforting sounds available and can help soothe and calm you down when you’re feeling stressed.  Purrli tries to recreate both the sound and the presence of your very own virtual cat through a custom sound engine modelled after real purrs.”

You can even change the tempo of the purr. You can select playful purr, sleepy purr or excited purr. There are examples of people on the site who say it actually helped them avoid panic attacks.

What do you think? Would listening to a cat purr relax you? I could listen to my cats purr all day long, it most definitely works for me. Would you use this website? Let us know and bonus points if you want to send pictures of your pets. We'll never say not to those!