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Do you have "conversations" with your pets?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:14:11 GMT

I do. Sometimes I know exactly what they would say by the look I get. Petunia and I had a serious chat yesterday when she came in the bathroom.

I just wanted a minute to pee (sorry, TMI). She came in and sat at my feet, cocking her little head from side to side.

Me: Really, do you have to be in here?

P: Yes, you left me alone. I thought you might need help. I helped you sweep the floor, remember.

Me: Yeah, you were a help alright. I got this you can leave. I don't watch you use the litterbox.

P: You can if you want to. I always want to know what you're doing.

When she got on her back legs like a Meerekat that was too much so I tossed an empty toilet paper roll out the door. Problem solved.

I really need to make sure that door is shut tight even though I am the only one home.

It's like my kids, no one wanted/needed me until I went in the bathroom.

Life has not been dull since our little "helper" came.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:33:00 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I've always talked to my cats and I KNOW they "get it"!! Animals are smarter than they are given credit for! All my cats learned their names with 2 days learned "Greenies' (cat crunchy treats) almost as fast!

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NickNack — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:35:51 GMT

I love Petunia more with every story. I don't have conversations with Frankie and Henry, but I do talk to them a lot. Every morning I ask Frankie if she wants to go outside and then eat some breakfast. She knows exactly what I'm saying.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:41:59 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I am having one right now with Maui! I talk to my constantly.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:43:55 GMT

I swear the look on her face was exactly what I typed. She understands No. Doesn't like it but gets it. Also, time for bed. She goes to the stairs and waits for DD to go up.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:51:49 GMT

All the darned time.

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ninjawife — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:55:28 GMT

Each night when I come home from work I ask my cat about her day.

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Havarti — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:07:27 GMT

Wait until she sees you in the shower! You will feel like she is judging you as you stand naked and prefering not to be watched. She will be horrified that you are being drenched by water (most cats HATE water on them - love to play with it coming out of the faucet, as long as they don't get a drop on them). She will watch in horror as you are trapped in a glass box being drenched with an unending stream of water. I'll be anxious to know how that conversation goes. Ha!

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Westcliff — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:23:38 GMT

Your stories that you have shared since Petunia came into your life have brought a smile to my face , having had three cats in my life I can appreciate all these "scenarios ". It would be great if we all could see a picture of Petunia before she gets too big and grown up. Thanks

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Mistic — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:37:26 GMT

OH YES!!! CONSTANTLY!!! Anyone looking in would be calling the Rubber Room People to come and get me for having conversations with the Dog.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:48:38 GMT

@Havarti DD has had that experience already. Petunia jumped on the back ledge of the tub while she was showering.

Years ago when my joints were intact I would be in the tub and my orange male woud sit on the side of the tub and bat at bubbles.

We had many "talks". I was waiting for him to fall in. He didn't.

He also like to watch DH pee. On his back legs watching, eyes like saucers. I told DH he better hope a paw didn't get grabby. I wasn't about to explain those wounds in an ER.

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NEvans2 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:35:15 GMT

OMG, I talk to Zeke, my Springer Spaniel, all the time. I started talking to him when we first got him. That was eleven years ago when he was only eight weeks old. Now that I'm retired, we are home together most days. We have great " conversations". I think the more you talk to your pets, the more they understand. He makes for great company.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:39:05 GMT

@ninjawife Oh that is adorable! My late DH used to do that with one of our cats. Said cat was kind of stupid but he was so darn cute and sweet! I used to sing songs to him. I'd take a regular song and make up kitty-related lyrics! DH laughed but I did it for years with all our cats.

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MoonieBaby — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 04:36:41 GMT

Retired - I ADORE your adventures with Petunia - everytime you post I am delighted by the story.

You are a terrific petmom - MY KINDA PERSON; One that GETS PETS, their thoughts, actions, trials, tribulations... all of it - you get it!!!!

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Lake4 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:32:28 GMT

Yes, I certainly did when my Cocker Spaniel was alive. Every day.

Also, I want to tell you that I LOVE reading your posts, retired legal secretary! You seem like a delightful person with a great sense of humor.

P.S. Petunia is lucky to have you!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:03:39 GMT

I think Petunia got that extra hour of sleep. She is in rare form. I may have to move the cat tree. It's in front of a 6x4 foot kitchen window. Far away from food prep area but close to a tall jelly cabinet.

Someone, we all know and love, will end up on top of it and we will have a "CATastrophe." Lots of breakables.

Her new thing is to gently put her paws on DD's face in the middle of the night, and then bite her nose. She left a mark.

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Shanus — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:27:45 GMT

Of course, we have conversations. It'd be rude not to speak w/ a member of your family. I've always read to my beagles as puppies to get them accustomed to my voice, but it also soothed them.

As they got older, they spoke back w/ their eyes and expressions on their faces...no joke. They walk up to me w/ head tilted exactly 5 minutes before their meal time to remind me. At 11PM, they'd put their toys in their dog bed to let me know it's bedtime in my bed and they've cleaned up their family room things.

OK, some may say habit. I disagree. If you know your pet very well and spend a lot of time together, there's a special bond formed...the words may not be spoken, but definitely I know what Molly wants/needs and is "saying" & she understands when I need her near me without a word said.

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Still Raining — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:05:54 GMT

Just yesterday I checked with grand pup about flavor of treats to get. Her mom is so mean......

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AnikaBrodie — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 18:32:05 GMT

Oh yes, everyday and often. And if I really want to make a point I start with "Alfie, Look!" That really gets his attention. Sometimes I even sing to him and he seems to like that. Pets love your undivided attention and talking to them is just one more way to show them you care.

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tobes — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:26:03 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Yes and I get answers as well. I say "bye, bye in the car and my little dog goes straight to the drawer of my kitchen hutch that contains his leash.