Jodi Sta. Maria melts hearts with cuddle time photos with pets

August 20, 2025 - 11:54 AM
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(Jodi Sta. Maria via Instagram)

Actress Jodi Sta. Maria had online users swooning after she shared a set of sweet photos cuddling with her beloved pets on Monday, August 18.

“We may look clingy, but really—we’re just reminding Mom that she has two professional cuddle specialists on call,” Jodi captioned her post, referring to her fur babies.

“Except Kuya Naia, who insists she’s his personal butler,” she added, referring to her adopted pet Naia (Na-ya).

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The relatable snaps quickly drew warm reactions from fans.

“The best feeling in the world is CUDDLING with my furbaby after a busy day. Can totally relate to your pics,” one Instagram user commented.

“Ganyan din ka clingy ang mga dogs ko. They are actually good producers of dopamine. Makahappy ang clinginess nila,” another follower added.

Jodi, a certified fur mom, adopted a stray ginger cat she rescued at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in January 2023. She fittingly named him Naia.

— Janelle Liong

READ: From being stray to sibling: Jodi Sta. Maria shares Naia’s journey