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Dogs and cats have different responses to fear and pleasure. When dogs are happy they wag their tails. Cats purr when they are happy. When dogs are scared they growl. Cats also growl when they are scared.

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Well when a cat purrs it is usually when they are happy or they are stressed out

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Happiness, contentedness, or comfort.

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