Feline-Human Communications
Posted By Russ Emerson on March 2, 2007 at 6:40 am
Here we see an example of attempted communication between cat and human. The human (me, on the left) thinks he’s being playful. The cat (Mycah, on the right) is wondering “is that finger edible?”
Clearly, a failure to communicate.
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Mycah’s attempts to communicate with me consist primarily of sitting next to my foot, reaching out with a paw and very lightly poking my leg with a claw, trying to get me to notice her and give her treats.
Normally, it’s a very adorable behavior. Precious, even. However, because of a nerve problem I’m having, I can’t always actually feel her poking me, so I don’t notice her… so she pokes harder with those sharp little claws until she gets frustrated and meows. Then I notice her.
Then I notice the holes in my leg.
Then I require a transfusion. O-neg, please.
I should probably get her claws trimmed.
The Friday Ark — you know you want to be there.
And coming up on Monday (not Sunday, as usual) the Carnival of the Cats, which will be hosted right here by Yours Truly.
(I work Sunday afternoons & evenings, so the Carnival will be a day later than normal.)
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