In 2021, I adopted my first cat. I had never tried keeping a pet before, so I had no idea how much unimaginable joy a cat could bring to your life. Its round face, fluffy ears, and clean, bright eyes—every detail seemed meticulously crafted.

So, the shopping app started recommending me lots of cat-themed products. I don't remember if it started with a phone case or a sticker. It seemed like I had fallen into an endless world of cats, I placed a pink cat paw-shaped pudding on a plate printed with an orange cat, used a spoon carved with a cat’s head to scoop a spoonful into my mouth, looked at the many miniature cat figurines on the table, put a cat-shaped keychain into the pocket of my cat-printed shorts, and slung a backpack with a plush cat design over my shoulder, beginning a new day’s “hunt.”

I live in China, and I must say, thanks to the countless ingenious ideas from numerous manufacturers, there’s always an unexpected product challenging the limits of your imagination. I’m sure many pet lovers like me are constantly searching for items with cat or dog patterns to fill every corner of their homes. They may be small, unassuming objects, but it’s precisely these adorable designs that gradually heal our potentially troubled moods.

I have no magic cure, nor am I a skilled doctor, but I still hope my friend, that you can be a little happier today.