#cat communication

[iwilltrytobereasonable]

I think my cat has figured out how to swear.

You see, she’s always been sort of demonstratively communicative. She doesn’t knock things off shelves or tear things that aren’t specifically hers to tear apart UNLESS I am already not responding to requests for attention.

Right now, if she wants water she knocks her water bowl. If she wants food, she comes straight to me and will lead me to the food bowl. If she wants to hang out on the bathroom window sill, she paws at the trash can to rustle the paper bag to get me to open the window.

She is naturally picky about how fresh her food is - nobody likes stale food - but I can’t fit a whole bag in my sealable container, so some of it does get a bit stale before she eats it. She has answered this by pulling nearby things (notably a cloth) over the bowl.

I just realized that she’s covering it like poop. Raina has learned how to tell me “This food tastes like crap.”

#cat behavior #cat communication

[felinesaresuperior]

Unlocking the Mystery of Cat Purring: Meaning, Benefits, and More.

Unlocking the Mystery of Cat Purring: Meaning, Benefits, and More. Are you puzzled by your cat’s mysterious purring behavior? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding cat purring, where we unveil the secrets behind this soothing sound. Whether you’re a new cat owner or a seasoned cat enthusiast, join us as we explore the intriguing world of cat purring, its meanings, and the benefits it…

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#cat communication #cats purring #the health benifits of cats purring

[tartlette1968]

"Food... food," says my voice.

"Alright, it's coming, Samson,"

"Food... food."

"Yes, Samson, okay, just wait."

"Food... food. Food... food."

This is what we get for having a clever cat, and recognising him as such.

We decided to give buttons a shot. So we got four buttons, and recorded some words for each. The red one is for food, so naturally, since I do the feeding, it was me saying the word "Food" twice.

So, now, not only can Samson communicate his desire for food, but also his impatience. And he communicates his impatience a lot.

"Out, out, I want to go out. Outside. Out, out, I want to go out. Outside."

No, don't worry, we take him out in a backpack that expands, so he can watch birds. He pushes the button, and then gets in the backpack, all ready to go.

"Play, do you want to play. Play." Okay, we get a toy, and play. But if he wants a different toy, he quickly lets us know, he pushes the button again... and again... and again until he gets the toy he wants.

Then there is the red food button.

It's different. It allows interaction and communication on a different level.

Oh, and it exercises his clever little brain.

Of course we are planning to get another button... a button that plays us saying "No." That button is for us to use. Because he's a right demanding little feline sometimes.

#cats #cat communication

[budgetpetcare]

Cat Body Language and Vocalizations: What They Mean and How to Respond

Do you want to understand what your cat is trying to tell you with their body language and vocalizations? In this article, you will discover how to decode your cat's signals and what they mean. You will also learn how to communicate better with your cat and avoid misunderstandings. Whether you are a new cat owner or a seasoned cat lover, this article will help you speak cat like a pro and bond with your feline friend.

#cat body language #decode your cat #cat communication #feline friends #cat guide #cat lovers #cat behavior

[foolishandfurious]

Good communication is important in any relationship.

#macready #my cat #cat communication #half a tail

[hsmagazine254]

Nurturing Love: Finding Companionate Blessings Through Pet Adoption In Ramadan - H&S Pets Galore

Discover The Spirit Of Compassion & Connection In The Heart Of Ramadan As Ramadan gracefully unfolds, and we find ourselves immersed in its spiritual ambiance, it’s a time not just for personal reflection and devotion but also for acts of kindness and compassion. Amidst the fasting and prayers, one beautiful way to enhance the spirit of giving during this blessed month is by considering the…

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[rozerem]

daily rewards

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[lockea]

I've been seeing a lot of Discourse around outdoor cats that talks past one of the biggest problems addressing community cats/outdoor working cats so I thought I'd chime in with my two cents.

Many arguments I see just... don't think about the cats at all? Or don't consider the logistics of actually addressing the feral cat problem in a humane way. It's always about how outdoor cats shouldn't be outdoors, which is neither realistic nor helpful.

I used to volunteer at an municipal animal shelter in the USA that had a TNR program (Trap, Neuter, Return) and also adopted out community cats to local farms and businesses. Here's my side of the story.

"Your cat doesn't need to be outside" -- Yes, correct. Your domesticated (non-feral) house cat does not need to go outside at all. They can have a fully actualized life safely indoors. When I see this argument, proponents of indoor only cats are correct in most or all their arguments regarding this.

"Outdoor cats are the largest invasive species in the world, and decimate bird populations." -- This is also correct, and part of the reason why you can help by bringing your house cat indoors. Cats are the largest invasive species. Spay and Neuter your cats, bring them inside, and socialize them so they don't become feral.

"TNR doesn't work." -- False. Whether we like it or not, feral cats exist. We have two methods by which we can address the feral cat population -- decimating them (humanely euthanizing the whole colony) or TNR. For a long time, euthanasia was the preferred way to address the feral cat problem. Afterall, if the cats aren't there, doesn't that save the local wildlife population?

Except that we found, studying these colonies, that when a colony is wiped out, the cats of another colony will spread into their territory and continue to have kittens and the population of feral cats is neither controlled nor diminished.

Hence, TNR. What we found performing TNR on cat colonies was that this controlled the population of the colonies, allowing them to stay in their territory, which kept other colonies from spreading (especially colonies we hadn't performed TNR on yet). We at the shelter felt this was the most humane way to control the feral cat population and safely deflate their existence without dealing with the population blooms that euthanasia caused.

"What about kittens?" -- Kittens from these colonies were brought into the shelter, socialized, and fostered out until they could be adopted. Some of these semi-feral kittens needed special homes to be adopted into, but this was the best quality of life for these cats.

"What about cats that get missed during TNR?" -- We would return to the colony several times over a period of several years to perform TNR on the same colony. We mark cats that have been neutered by clipping their ear (this is done humanely, but is the most reliable way to tell if a cat has been neutered so the poor thing doesn't have to have surgery 3-4 times in their life). Also, during the TNR process the cats would be vaccinated to ensure disease did not spread from the colony (i.e. rabies). Still, even getting 60% of the colony TNR'd would dramatically reduce the number of kittens being added to the colony each year. This controlled the population by allowing the territory to naturally deflate in size over time, buying us time to address the larger feral cat problem.

"What if the colony was in an unsafe location?" -- There were two ways we addressed unsafe colony locations -- remember, we know that when the colony is removed, a new colony will move into its place, so we tried not to move the colony unless we really felt the cats or the public was unsafe -- one was to move the whole colony to a new location. Preferably someplace like a warehouse where we have an agreement with the owners of the warehouse. Some of the cats were even relocated to shelter grounds as our community cats. If the colony was small enough we would bring them into our Feral Cats room and adopt them out as community cats.

"What is a community cat?" -- The way the program worked, was that anyone who needed a working cat could apply to the program. These were often rural farmers or businesses with warehouses that needed rodent protection. We trained the farmers and businesses on how to acclimatize the cats to their new home, and as part of the agreement, they had to care for the cats (veterinary care, vaccinations, food and water). This gave businesses and farms an alternative to expensive and environmentally unfriendly rodent control, and also gave these feral cats good places to live out their natural lives.

"Can't you just adopt out feral cats?" -- No. Cats that have not been socialized around humans as kittens, or who have several generations of feral cat in them could not interact with humans in a way that did not cause them undue stress. This was not a humane way to handle feral cats. However, when a cat was brought into the feral cat room, they would be monitored for up to a week. If the cat displayed signs of being semi-social or fully social (hanging out outside of their den, allowing staff to pet them, showing interest in staff in the room), then we would either move the cat into the adoption room or place them in foster to be socialized before adoption. Feral cats who displayed signs of being able to live full and healthy lives with human companions were NOT adopted out as community cats. We also observed this behavior during TNRs and would do the same for those cats too.

"But aren't cats bad hunters?" -- Compared to other species, cats are not the most effective form of rodent control. This is true. However, you have to understand that feral cats exist. There is no "undo" button we can push to stop them from existing. We have to deal with the problem we have right now, which is to safely and humanely decrease the number of feral cats in our communities. And yes, we do that by using cats as rodent control in the community.

"What can I do?" -- Stop saying community cats shouldn't exist. That's not helpful and doesn't solve the problem we have. Bring your cat indoors. Spay and neuter your cats. Adopt from shelters. Volunteer with a TNR team. Support TNR efforts in your community. Recognize that those of us actively dealing with the community/feral problem are trying to do what is in the best interest of our communities and the animals we love. We aren't sitting over here saying these cats should exist -- a feral cat will not have the same quality of life as one that is indoors with a family -- but we have to address the problem in practical terms. We don't have the moral high ground to just do nothing while pontificating solutions that have no basis in actuality.

And yes, it's okay to celebrate community cats. If your local farm has a couple of working cats, that means that farm is helping participate in the safe deflation of the feral cat population. Don't shame a farm or business for using community cats. We're all doing the best we can to solve the problem that we have.

#long post #community cats #working cats #cats #tumblr discourse

[spiderziege]

her world

#rest easy Queen Jellie <3 #may you always live on in every minecraft world and in this community #tw pet death #jellie the cat #goodtimeswithscar #hermitcraft #my art

[schlady]

Felt like making a little random post to give your feeds a bright pop of colorful fun, and I hope you can take a moment to check out my art!

This is just a sampling of all the things I make for my art brand Schlady, which covers the whole spectrum of my colorful art & design work: original acrylic paintings, art prints, greeting cards, stickers, buttons, magnets, and more. As you can see, I care quite a bit about cats, landscapes, memes, and expressions of pride, and I love to make new & custom designs whenever I can.

I'm honored to be able to share my inspirations & expressions with those who enjoy living life just as colorfully as I do... thank you! I'm grateful for each & every reblog, customer, client, and stockist that keeps my art dream going strong. 🌈💜- Kelli

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[tsukinozai]

meow

meow meow!

#cat communication #meow

[catfayssoux]

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[hal1uzinogene]

#2014 nostalgia #grunge #dark grunge #gothic #2013 #2014 #2013 aesthetic #2014 grunge #2014 aesthetic #2014 tumblr #gothcore #goth aesthetic #goth #gotham #gothgoth #gothic style #goth girl #cute cat #cat #cats of tumblr #cute cats #black cat #kittens #witchy #witchcraft #witchblr #witches #witchcore #witch community #100 likes

[zemi-noelle-art]

LPS Custom #6: Primary-Colors Kitty

I was planning on making a primary color (+ green) custom from the beginning, and I'm really happy with the result; especially the little star antennae!

#my art #lps custom #lpscustom #lpscustoms #ooak #lps #littlest pet shop #kidcore #primary color palette #kandi #lps shorthair #doll repaint #custom repaint #stars #nostalgia #2000s #customlps #lps cat #lps community #toycore #colorful #vibrant #toycommunity #art #mixed medium #lps ooak #toy customization #artists on tumblr

[allperfectpets]

Cats Crying: Understanding and Addressing Feline Distress

Felines are interesting animals known for their autonomous nature and strange ways of behaving. In any case, when our shaggy friends begin crying, it very well may be troubling for the two them and us. Understanding the purposes for felines crying is fundamental for guaranteeing their prosperity and encouraging an amicable human-cat relationship. In this article, we dig into the universe of felines crying, investigate the expected causes, and give useful answers for address their misery.

#Cats crying #Cat communication #Cat behavior #Feline language #Cat emotions #Decoding cat sounds #Cat tears #Crying cats explained #Why cats cry #Cat body language #Cat vocalizations #Understanding cat behavior #Cat psychology #Cat owners guide #Cat crying reasons #Emotional cats #Cat distress signals #Crying cat sounds #Cat-human communication #Cat expressions #Cat health issues #Cat stress indicators #Cat meowing #Cat body postures #Cat anxiety signs #Cat vocal signals #Cat language decoded #Cat behavioral cues #Cat crying interpretation #Cat sadness indicators

[bubblegum-and-ciggarettes]

WINTER KING’S SONG

Winter Wonderworld

#simon petrikov #ice king #fionna and cake #winter king #fionna the human #fionna Campbell #cake the cat #adventure time #reupload bc it was tagged as mature by community for some reason?? #yes this is Brian David Gilbert