I really think that the intelligence of cats is underrated. I think they do understand more of human language than most give them credit for - at least the ones who are with the same people for a long period of time. Examples:
We had an appointment for Ophelia at the vets, but we got a freak snowstorm and decided the night before that we should cancel the appointment rather than risking driving her in bad weather. (Yes, we are neurotic kitty parents!) All that day she had been rather skitterish and standoffish. As soon as we decided not to take her in, she was all loves!
When we first moved to the new apartment (this was about a year and a half ago, and some of you may remember this story...), Trent found other places to sleep besides on the bed with me. This went on for about a month, and I finally just told him that I really missed him sleeping with me. That night he started sleeping on the bed with me again.
Any stories you all would like to share of your cat's amazing intelligence and/or understanding????
We had an appointment for Ophelia at the vets, but we got a freak snowstorm and decided the night before that we should cancel the appointment rather than risking driving her in bad weather. (Yes, we are neurotic kitty parents!) All that day she had been rather skitterish and standoffish. As soon as we decided not to take her in, she was all loves!
When we first moved to the new apartment (this was about a year and a half ago, and some of you may remember this story...), Trent found other places to sleep besides on the bed with me. This went on for about a month, and I finally just told him that I really missed him sleeping with me. That night he started sleeping on the bed with me again.
Any stories you all would like to share of your cat's amazing intelligence and/or understanding????