Sophie is unique among the pets that I’ve had because of how much she communicates. I’ve learned her different vocalizations for feed me, I’m going to get that squirrel, and leave me alone. More than any other cat I’ve had, she has a way of letting her feelings be known.
She has a special vocalization too, when we’ve returned after being away awhile. That Sophie, she lets me know in no uncertain terms her feelings about us daring to take a vacation. It usually lasts a week afterwards. She is very needy. She wants to be held. She cries for what seems like no reason. She just has a lot to say.
Maybe you can relate. Sophie will go into a different room, one in which no one is in. Then, she’ll cry. I’ll find her crying at the wall or nothing at all. Unfortunately, I’ve trained her. I’ve trained her that this is one way to get attention. She’ll cry and I’ll respond. The other day, I was busy with work. Two clients all of a sudden were clammering for my attention at Sophie’s designated hour for attention.
At first, I was annoyed. Didn’t she know that I had two potential clients? Didn’t she know that I was busy? No, all she knew was that she wanted my undivided attention. I finished up my work and found my Sophie, waiting for me on the couch. It was about time that I listed to my cat.
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