Although there are a lot of comments clarifying that cats also purr when they're scared as a Pre-Vet student I want to also clarify that a cat's body language is everything! Although we can't see if the cat's tail is up after they let him down he is showing curious behavior. He was obviously hissing on the table. No more hissing on the ground. Claws were also protruding on the table. No longer on the ground. The cat was not hiding, freezing, constantly grooming to self soothe, hissing or upset vocalizations, and seemed to be sniffing and looking at him mama and started exploring the room. It is my unprofessional student opinion that these are happy purrs!

I love how he tried to run away at first then realized he was getting some relief!

I love black cats! My blind, black, 16 year old kitty passed away in 2020. I miss him every day. They’re so special ❤️

It's a common misconception that cats purr only when they're content, but they make this sound as a way to self-soothe too and they will purr when they're in pain or stressed out too.

They purr when they give birth too I think it helps relax them when they are in pain.

Handsome boy I’m glad he is feeling better, happily purring.

Important note since everyone is mentioning it: it's true that cats also purr when stressed. They are complex creatures with their own body language and it's important to not take things in isolation. With that in mind, based on the rest of his body language and behavior at the end, it seems to (most likely) be the typical happy purr we're all used to.

Fun fact from the vet i worked with: Cats actually purr when they're scared as well as happy

Snaps cat’s neck … “see how he’s just lying down like that? He’s really starting to feel the relief. Good job” LOL 🪦🐈

He is a pretty cat ❤

"I just want you to be happy, hun." Sweet mama. ❤

What a beautiful kitty cat!!

such a good kitty- and so very beautiful

So good he's feeling better. 🙂❤

I'd be interested in a follow up and seeing how he's doing

He’s absolutely stunning! Adopting a house panther saved my life.

Favorite beautiful black cat. He's absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for helping him.

He's like : ow stop it!

Beautiful cat. Love his eyes. Hope Omar feels better.

Thx for helping that handsome boy.