This magical video of an autistic girl and her beloved cat will hit you right in the feels

I'm sure you've heard of the beautiful story of Iris, a little girl with severe autism, and her beloved cat, Thula. (Scroll down for video)

Iris and her Maine Coon companion have shocked the world with their strong connection. Iris, a seriously talented artist who's works have been sold around the world, has significantly improved in her social skills since Thula was adopted into their home.

Every day, Iris grows stronger thanks to Thula by her side.

In this magical video below, Whiskas encourages parents with autism to find new ways to connect with their kids, and further, to feed the curiosity of your cats. Cats have always had a special way to reach those who seemed unreachable.

Watch this video... and you may want to grab some tissues.