10 Graduate Research Acknowledgements That Prove That Cats Are Man’s Biggest Supporters

“Without their adorable whiskers and cuddly fur, this wouldn’t be possible.” - Every cat-loving master's student.

Jesse

• Published in Animals
• July 5, 2022

Graduate school is certainly not a walk in the park. The research part of it is even worse. Students spend more time reading and working on their research so much that their anxiety and depression levels begin to spike.

However, for cat lovers, we doubt that’s the case for them. How could anyone have a living, breathing, adorable furball and be sad? 

Just staring at the innocent face of your cat is bound to help you feel good. Now imagine taking a few minutes to cuddle with them. What is stress again?

Even science proves that this is true. A study carried out with the help of university students demonstrated that petting cats and dogs for 10 minutes reduced the quantity of the stress hormone cortisol in the students.

For these Master’s degree students, we doubt they had much cortisol inside them during their research projects. And that’s only because of these fluffy cuties. 

They undoubtedly deserve all the appreciation necessary. What better way to appreciate them than by including them in your research project? 

Felines may not be able to read, but as long as the appreciation comes from your heart, rest assured they would feel every bit of the love.

Here’s a list of cats who were so supportive their owners had to acknowledge them in their research project. After reading this, you’ll understand why cats are national treasures. 

Let’s get right into it!

1. We love ourselves a big ‘ole cat supporter!

It was only the right thing to do. How could she leave her biggest supporter off the acknowledgments? Impossible!

2. Matisse isn’t about to leave any research project undone

“Get to it, right now. I did one before, and it didn’t take this much time!”

3. The most fabulous cat who ever lived

We want some of that belly rubbing action too.

4. Cats deserve all the appreciation too

"Let's hear it for the cats, unappreciated human companions."

5. This kitty decided to help out with some research

“We had a long one today. Thankfully, we’re almost done. Can you see the benefits of not procrastinating?”

6. Number one supporter, and biggest fan

Cats support their owners even when humans are nowhere to be found.

7. Nala has been there through thick and thin

She deserves all the praise in the world.

8. Pets are touching lives of graduate students

9. If they could speak, they'd have a whole lot to say

10. In loving memory

18 years of loyalty and support from this legendary kitty. He deserves all the appreciation she can give.

We hope you enjoyed reading this as much as these master’s students enjoyed having their cats around.

If you were considering getting a master’s degree, the good news is you can get a cat to ease some of that stress. Even if you decide not to get one, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the company of these perfect animals. 

Has your cat ever supported you through challenging times? Don’t hesitate to tell us all about it in the comment section!

Jesse