Posted on 05/22/2002 6:43:01 AM PDT by 2Trievers
A study claims domestic cats mastered the art of miaowing to ensure they were taken in by humans.
Nicholas Nicastro says while cats don't have a language, some have learned how to sound pleasant.
He says angry-sounding cats come across as too demanding and are less likely to be adopted in instances like an animal shelter.
The Cornell University expert asked volunteers to listen to 100 different calls from 12 domestic and wild cats and rate each sound for pleasantness.
The miaows considered pleasant and appealing tended to be shorter and went from a high to low pitch.
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.
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.
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!;-@
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)
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)
Are you sure that wasn't my ex wife, channeling through your cat?
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!
Is it any wonder I love the old, nasty one and hate the affectionate one?
--Boris
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
"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
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