Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Hear what your Cat is saying!

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Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 07-18-2003, 12:32 PM:

For all you Feline lovers out there:
http://msn.com.com/2100-1104_2-1026795.html?part=msn&subj=ns_1026795&tag=msn_home

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 07-18-2003, 01:09 PM:

Amazing. All of this time whenever my cat meowed, I heard nothing! Silence! Now I can actually hear the meow! I still have no idea what it means and ignore it though.

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 07-18-2003, 01:27 PM:

So, now, we get to HEAR:

"I'm hungry, feed me."
"Who are you? Get out of my face."
"Oh, no, really, I like you... now FEED me."

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 07-18-2003, 01:47 PM:

Would the gadget be needed to ascertain what this feline is saying?
Hopefully my mini dachshund "Max" does not see the picture, don`t want to give him ideas with the neighbours` cats!

Posted by Don E. Nelson (Member # 1049) on 07-18-2003, 02:33 PM:

If this software becomes std. equipment, in a couple years, like cell phones , I am in real trouble. ..I suppose I will then have to worry about what my cats are saying about all the movies I watch, the food I eat, what I wear around the house,all kinds of stuff.
You know dogs just could care less about those things, (and thats why I like dogs more) but I just know cats are secretly critiqing, reviewing and mentally cataloging, every move I make and every breath I take, maybe someone will invent the reverse translation software so they (the cats) can not only understand what I say, but also what I really mean. [Wink]

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 07-18-2003, 03:44 PM:

"I am more a dog person."
"So you need the affection of an emotional shallow animal?"

From "Meet The Parents"

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 07-18-2003, 09:07 PM:

"Kitty" doesn't need any gadgets for us to know what she is saying: [Big Grin]

"I hate Josh! I hate Josh! Go away and leave me alone you brute Josh! I wish the hell I had claws, I'd show ya! I hate all of yous! I only like Brad, and sometimes Dwayne! I hate Josh!"

>>> Phil

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-18-2003, 09:39 PM:

Kitty liked Josh until he started tormenting her!

Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 07-19-2003, 07:44 PM:

Tell Josh not to worry, I ate Brad's Cat for dinner tonight, while he was projecting. [Smile]

Posted by Claude S. Ayakawa (Member # 1401) on 07-19-2003, 10:01 PM:

My beloved friend for almost fifteen years is not telling me anything anymore because he was put to sleep by our vet today because of kidney problems. He was a very beautiful orange and white tabby and his name was Blaze. I will miss him just as badly as Jerry when he passed away about 3 years ago also from kidney problems. Cats bring you so much joy when they are healthy but break your heart when they pass away. [Frown]

-Claude

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 07-20-2003, 04:07 PM:

Ohh, I'm sorry to hear about that, Claude. I do know how much our pets mean to us, and they take a little bit of us with them when they leave. It certainly leaves an empty space.

I wish you well.

Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 07-20-2003, 08:56 PM:

Fur-face and I offer our condolences, Claude.

Posted by Michael Harlow (Member # 1353) on 07-21-2003, 09:56 AM:

Claude, my thoughts are with you.

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 07-21-2003, 01:16 PM:

Claude: So sorry to hear Blaze is gone. [Frown]

May fond memories remain.

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 07-21-2003, 07:41 PM:

Claude,
Sad news indeed.
After having had a similar experience with a loved cat of many years, my wife and I adopted a pair of Siamese, thinking the pain would be lessened when one died. But when the male died at age 16, the female stopped eating and followed him after a short time, in spite of vet's care.
A year ago we adopted a pair of newborn kittens. "Cats are children with fur."
Gerard

Posted by Claude S. Ayakawa (Member # 1401) on 07-23-2003, 03:03 PM:

Thanks guys for your very kind remarks regarding the loss of my good friend Blaze. Now that he is gone, Toby and Simba (Brothers) have become overly affectionate. Smokey, a pure silver gray kitty has also become more loving. Do you suppose they sense the grief we are experiencing over the death of Blaze and they in turn are telling my sister and I that we are still here to ease your pain over the loss of our 'brother' who has gone on to eternal rest?

-Claude

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 07-23-2003, 04:53 PM:

Oh, yes. Animals grieve, too. They sense more than a lot of people might give them credit for. (For example, when cats bring "fresh kills" to you or place them at the door... they're saying, "Thank you for feeding me, now I am going to feed you, too.")

We have two Guinea Pigs. The older one, Romeo, is very laid back. Despite the natural instinct to run and hide at sudden movements, like hands suddenly appearing in their pen, or a touch on their backs, Romeo only twitches a bit, resists the impulse to scurry away, and seems to enjoy the attention. The young one, Smudge, however, is easily spooked. When you try to pick him up, to remove him for cage cleaning or whatever, he starts squealing in fright. This visibly upsets Romeo, and he quickly comes over to investigate. He seems to try and allay Smudge's fears by nudging him with his nose and cooing.

Conversely, if Romeo is removed from the cage for any period of time without him, Smudge gets very nervous (moreso than usual) and panics. Those animals are sure fun to watch, they both have distinctive personalities, too. You should see the displays of jealousy (...hey, those are MY humans!) [Smile]

They do have feelings, I'm certain.

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 07-25-2003, 02:00 PM:

Dear Tim and Claude.
As you correctly observe, animals are quite intelligent.
Would be interesting to know what LADY is thinking in this picture of her taken last Tuesday after her luxating patella op.