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From the lens Communicating with Cats.

  • nightcats May 5, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Cats can communicate. I have had cats my entire life and there is no doubt in my mind that they communicate. We as humans do not always understand the message, but come to think of it, we have that problem with other humans as well. LOL
  • d-artist Mar 19, 2010 @ 7:28 am | delete
    what a sweet lens...5*...well written with lots of personality...my feral cat named Kitty has the smallest voice, she says meeeuw prrrreeuw...check out her lens...will lensroll yours to her lens.
  • admiralglass Nov 12, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Love your lens 5 star and yes cats can talk with out dought
  • Marty Oct 16, 2009 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    For 14 years I was blessed to have the most unique, perceptive, communicative and loyal cat ever. Her name was Woozie. In all those years I never heard her 'meow' like most cats do. She did however grunt in various tones. She was a indoor and outdoor kind of cat who knew the sound of my car who would greet me when I came home. If I had guests she would 'introduce' herself to each one by a little leg rub then sit down in front of and look directly at that guest. After being recognized with a "Hi Woozie" she would grunt back as if saying "hello" move on to the next and do the same until everyone had said "hello". She chased dogs, loved car rides, knew her name and came if called. Anyone else have a cat that never 'meow'ed and just grunted?
  • Vladi Sep 19, 2009 @ 10:44 am | delete
    Of course cats talk! Everyone knows that. We can write too
  • soorajnair Jul 6, 2009 @ 7:47 am | delete
    hi
    Thanks for shairing lens. i love cat co much .
  • PizmoBeach Jun 15, 2009 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for your lens. We are lucky enough to have 4 cats - 1 Siamese Birman cross; 2 Siamese; and 1 Balinese. They are all big talkers and love telling us exactly what they want but think we are stupid as we don't always understand what they mean.
  • JaguarJulie May 11, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    Our cats are some of the most communicative and talkative cats I have had the pleasure of interacting with! I love to see that you too understand what I am talking about. Love your lens -- if I had them there wings, you'd be blessed! ;) It's the thought that counts after all.
  • RickyRobi May 9, 2009 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    I have had cats and dogs all my life. Mikey was a very large gray Siamese that we had the whole time we were growing up. He lived to be about 18 as best we could tell. Grandma was never sure how old he was when she got him. He was very vocal and let you know exactly what he wanted and could open doorknobs.

    Every cat I have ever had has their own personality.

    Zoe is my current kitty. My husband got her for me from a rescue group a few years ago as a valentine gift. He picked her because she had the same name as our niece. She was 6 years old at the time and had been with them all her life. We are her first real family. She spends her time sleeping on my small desk while I am on the computer. I have to work around her but that's OK.
  • LadyExpat May 3, 2009 @ 2:42 am | delete
    Great lens! We had a cat at home when I was growing up called YOYO.........an orange tabby. He lived to be about 17.
    My next cat was Boots. He lived to until 15, and spent the last couple of years of his life entertaining my Dad.
    Now I have Indy. I was catless for five years, but then finally said I have to have a cat. She is a sweetie.
  • i love cats Apr 7, 2009 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    i love cats so much i have 8 animals 2 dogs 2 cats 2 birds and 2 ferrets
  • Linnet Woods Feb 5, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    The ship's cat, Sweetie Pie, was a 3-month-old kitten being picked on by other cats in a resort where we ran the bar/restaurant for a while and we were persuaded to move him onto our schooner in September 2006, after a local lady had taken him to the vet to be neutered and have his inoculations. He's been happily aboard ever since and has quite a vocabulary which, as you say, is quite specific to his wants and needs.

    Nice article! Thanks for a pleasant while spent on this Lens :-)
  • NAIZA Feb 1, 2009 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Awww! These cats are lovely and sweet. We have four cats at home plus a newly adopted one. I enjoyed spending the whole day squidooing while they are on my lap and playing around. They're a good communicators too and I have always a soft spot for them. Terrific lens! :)
  • Zut_Moon Jan 25, 2009 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Jane and I both love cats. So does our dog Ben but I think it might be from a different perspective.

    We had 2 cats before Ben - Slyvester and Ashey. Sylvester loved to sleep with me and would ask me to when he was ready to go for a snooze. Once play boxing with Ashey, she slapped me with on of her paws to tell me to stop (no claws out) - it was hilarious !!!

    After having Ben now for 6 years or so - we are not sure of his perspective on cats. He chases them but we are not sure if he wants to rough-house with them or eat them. Hence no cats at the moment.
  • Victoreeah Jan 10, 2009 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    My cats and I agree, this is a wonderful lens!
  • RuralRoute2 Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Most of our cats have been raised by hand (by me) when they were orphaned after their mother(s) died. I've created a lens of Raising Orphan Kittens.

    http://www.squidoo.com/orphaned_kittens

    5*'s for you.

    LeAnn
  • stoetzels Oct 20, 2008 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    I totally believe in this lens.....a very good read...I enjoyed it as a cat owner...I truly believe that I do communicate with my cats...5*
  • vbright105 Oct 19, 2008 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    I love animals, dogs ANd cats, and usually have both.
  • TheresaMayhew Oct 19, 2008 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    I have four cats. Two were adopted from the shelter as adults, one came from the grocery store (a little boy was trying to find homes for a litter), and the last one showed up on our doorstep starving and abandoned. They are all calicos and each speaks to us in different ways.
    Some are more vocal than others about their wants. Sophie learned how to ring the bell I hung on the back door for Maggi, our Pembroke Welsh Corgi. So, now when I hear the bell ring, I don't know if it's because Maggi needs to go outside to do her business or Sophie wants out to play. They are the only two out of our six pets to master the bell tool.

    Great lens.
    Warmly,
    Theresa
  • ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Sep 21, 2008 @ 11:04 am | delete
    A lovely Lens! :)

    I adore cats, they are my favourite animal. I have had many over the years. At present I have 2 British Short Hairs, brother and sister. One Tortoishell, and one Blue. The Tortoishell one says "Mum".

    It happens if I shut her out of my room at night, and she will keep on saying it until I let her in. - How could I not?

    All their different Meows have a meaning! :)

    I just love Siamese cats because they are 'so' vocal.

    A great lens! Favourite, 5 star, and lensrolled to mine. :)

    Warm Wishes
    Christianna.
  • opalship Sep 9, 2008 @ 10:07 am | delete
    A few of mine in the past haad startled or frieghtend people!
    Even bit the ones (people;) I could not tell were not good company to have visit! VERY INTELLIGENT
    AMAZING, videos too.
  • angel Aug 29, 2008 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    can you talk to cats
  • annetteghallowell Aug 1, 2008 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    I have 2 cats now. Bark (like a dog) and TC (TeaCup). They are great communicators as were the two cats before, both lived long lives. Among other things, they let me know when my house was being broken into and when the first floor of my house flooded. Thanks for an enjoyable lens. 5*
  • DeborahFame Jul 31, 2008 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Yes..cats do talk! Not only do they talk, they have lots to say about life. As an animal communicator I am always blown away by a cats "in your face" opinions on life.Gotta love cats!
  • sellingnicestuff Jul 30, 2008 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Many years ago, adopted a deaf white, blue eyed kitten from a shelter! Lynda was the love of our lives..and we learned to communicate with her in a different way. A story about her was published in AMVAs website about her.
  • Oosquid Jul 27, 2008 @ 12:43 am | delete
    What a fantastic lens. Of course cats talk to you, one way or another they are experts at communication ;0)

    You are right that it is usual for cats to be indoor/outdoor in the UK. We still value them though, it's just that we think they enjoy the outdoors - not always a good thing when you live in an urban area as I've found out to my cost. 5 stars and favorited.
  • ArtSiren Jul 23, 2008 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Nice lens! I'm in the UK, and my brother had two tabbies; one was a 'house-cat' and his sister was always out, leaving various 'presents' (birds, mice etc) around the house on her return! I built a lens on talking cats as a bit of fun - after reading this lens, maybe I should take their communications more seriously! :)
  • Imogen_Crest May 9, 2008 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Great info, there is so much more to learn about cats and other animals! Stars and faved.
  • spirituality May 6, 2008 @ 9:10 am | delete
    I love cats, but I don't have any... Great lens.
  • SilvaraWilde May 1, 2008 @ 2:03 am | delete
    My Kaylynn deffinately talks. She says one word very clearly and well. It's her favorite I think. She loves to say "NO!!!" I can ask her a question, lift her up and hold her out towards another person, and she will yell "NO!" at the top of her lungs.
  • beeobrien Apr 17, 2008 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    What a nice lens. Thanks.
  • Greekgeek Apr 16, 2008 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Of course cats can talk! Samhain has plenty to say on this subject, but I'm not sure if you're taking links, so just rest assured -- if you ever want a cat soliloquy on the subject, email me, and I'll ask her the question with the mike on and see if I can catch her reply. :) (I'll add this to her lens, shall I? Sorry I missed your reply before!)
  • Susan52 Mar 30, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete
    I love my cats, even if we do occasionally have a communication problem. Dandy speaks in syllables, sometimes several in a row, and he calls his sister by saying "oh-yo-wah-yoo" when he can't find her (Oreo, where are you?). It's true! (Nice lens!)
  • butcat Nov 15, 2007 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    All true, cats can communicate quite well!
  • Suzann Aug 26, 2007 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Ohhhh, I love cats. What a great Lens! I talk with my cats all the time - maybe not with words, but we always know what each other is thinking. Thanks for the fun modules.
    Best,
    Suzann from "InsideTheTarot"
  • Cheryl Mar 26, 2007 @ 9:47 am | delete
    I love cats too. The first cat I had lived to be 22 in human years. I have a lens on pet friendly options.

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