Cats attract humans by learning how to sound pleasant

Ananova ^ | May 22 2002

[2Trievers]

If you have the time ... I have the stamp! &;-)

[Maceman]

My late cat Gracie had a horrible, whiney, demanding tone that used to set my teeth on edge just to hear it. I hated her voice.

We finally had to put her down at age 15 when she developed an incorrigible need to pee on my young daughter's new bed. (Yes, we tried several solutions, including finding her new accommodations. All failed.)

I must say, I haven't missed that voice since we had her put down.

[Maceman]

My late cat Gracie had a horrible, whiney, demanding tone that used to set my teeth on edge just to hear it. I hated her voice.

We finally had to put her down at age 15 when she developed an incorrigible need to pee on my young daughter's new bed. (Yes, we tried several solutions, including finding her new accommodations. All failed.)

I must say, I haven't missed that voice since we had her put down.

[sleavelessinseattle]

My cat Cleo had the most raucous loud meow I've ever heard...Sounded like a door with the rustiest hinge you ever heard of. When I'd walk away from her territory she'd squawk so hard her head would rock forward with the volume of her COME BACK!!!..All the neighbors teased me about her wasted "voice lessons".

The funniest thing about her was that she was a total coward and made up for it by acting like a badass...I have a spiral staircase system I go up and down to get to my apartment and when she'd turn each of the 4 corners necessary to get to the ground, she'd preemptively hiss BEFORE looking around the corner IN CASE another cat was there, so she always got in the first cuss word in any confrontation...Sounded like a leaky radiator discharging on a timer every 15 seconds till she made it to the parking lot...She loved people though...she'd lean into you if you petted her and rumbled like a hydroracing boat if you gave her the least amount of attention...I miss her alot...but not her voice!;-@

[John O]

Quite a ways off topic but since I call her mommy my kitten I guess that makes her a kitten too.

I finally got some postable pictures of my little girl

(Argee, we discussed beautiful daughters before, here's my proof)

(can't see the pictures in preview. I hope they come through)

We are teaching her to respond with "meow" when someone says "kitty, kitty, kitty". It really brings a smile to everyones face when she does it. Of course the child is already quite a ham.

God Save America (Please)

[John O]

RATS! Trying Again

I may only be one but I already have great fashion sense. Do you like my new hair bow?

This is how I normally look when I'm trying to get something out of my daddy

GSA(P)

[Focault's Pendulum]

My late cat Gracie had a horrible, whiney, demanding tone that used to set my teeth on edge just to hear it. I hated her voice.

Are you sure that wasn't my ex wife, channeling through your cat?

[2Trievers]

IMHO ... you need to change your screen name to Dr. Doolittle ... or change your present occupation to animal storyteller. &;-)

[2Trievers]

Beautiful child ... all the BEST! &;-)

[SoCal Pubbie]

"My dad's kitty makes no noise at all... opens his mouth and meows, but nothing comes out!"

As you probably know, cats can hear sounds far beyond the range of human ears. It is quite possible the cat is speaking to you, but your pitiful human hearing is not up to the task!

[HairOfTheDog]

A possibility! Perhaps he is just not saying nice things and this is how he gets away with it! ... except - he used to make noise... then it just got fainter and fainter.

[Rocko]

Mr. "What are YOU looking at?" B.

[2Trievers]

Your Mr. B looks exactly like my "Sniffles" who sleeps 99.9% of the day! Black cats rule! &;-)

[boris]

Argh. I have two cats: a silent old curmudgeonly beast with very low purr volume, and a young black long-hair who is very "talkative" and demanding. He purrs like a diesel engine. He is never happy unless he is in physical contact with me. He worships at the Church of Boris, and I am his only God.

Is it any wonder I love the old, nasty one and hate the affectionate one?

--Boris

[2Trievers]

I believe someone "up there" is trying to tell you something ... and the fact that you recognize the contrasts is wonderful ... it means there is hope for you yet! &;-) Hugs, 2T

[uglybiker]

... I should be able to snag a tomcat real soon! &;-)

When you get it right let me know too!

C'mon out to Las Vegas and you just might find one!
FRiva Las Vegas!!:-D

[2Trievers]

LOL ... yeah ... I know ... I already have an invite! ROFLOL &;-) Are you going?

[HairOfTheDog]

Thanks for the notice about Freepin in Las Vegas.... I am thinking about it... but I am not sure I have mastered my pleasant noises yet! [worry]

[sleavelessinseattle]

2T, I swear the little tart of a cat across the street was channeling you last night as she meowed sweetly to the five bull Tomcats that were trying to rip each other's throats out to have her to themselves...LOL A human translation of the scene would resemble...

"Oh, Boys, BOYS! There's no need to fight over little ole me"...Bats the eyes..."Meow, Prrrt...Tail wave"

Twirling pool cues and flying beer bottles and broken teeth ensue...Sometimes, its even worth it for the winner|;-D

[2Trievers]

Thanks Dr. Doolittle &;-)