Cat Tales | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

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  @JWells-mz1jr · 3 years ago

  I am 80 years-old and have no one in my life except my beloved Russian Blue, Sofie Girl. Every morning around 6am she crawls up on my chest for a nap and some loving.  I am divorced but no person has ever shown me the degree of love that Sofie does. It is an honor to take care of her and to love her so much.  I have always had cats. I remember each and every one of them with great affection. I thank God for this gift...

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• BR

  @breal7277 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Each day when I arrived home, my kitty would meow loudly at the foot of the bed. That was my signal to sit on the bed and pet her. She wouldn't stop until I did so. She demanded love and affection before food. No one can tell me cats are only motivated by food. My baby passed away last month. Right before she passed, she looked deeply into my eyes in the most tender way as if to say thank you for all the belly rubs, hair brushing, ear scratches, and love you gave me. I miss her.

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  @auntielu4394 · 3 years ago

  My cat BooBoo literally changed my life. After I could no longer work I was in my apartment on a limited income.  For some reason my spirit told me to go to a shelter and get a cat.  It was the best decision I ever made. She was a distraction from my depression and anxiety, I learned to care for her. 12 years later, she’s now a senior with some health issues, but I am determined to make her feel better. I will be forever grateful for having her in my life. 🐕🐱

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• AL

  @alierdogan3846 · 2 years ago

  I am Turkish and I live in Istanbul. We can say that Istanbul is the world's cats capital. You can see them everywhere. In the streets, houses and mosques... cats feel your feelings and love you unconditionally. It's like therapy. Dogs see you as their owner and their god. Cats know God and they say that you are just a "creature" like him. You cannot own them, but you share the same life with them. This is the basic difference between cats and dogs. We are not superior to them or any animal, we are travelers on the same path with them.

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• BE

  @bethkartman-orgel7435 · 3 years ago

  Years ago when my son was a newborn, our cat was my most dependable babysitter. Little Guy would sleep under the crib or the stroller if we were outside. As our son got older and mobile LG would follow him everywhere. He never allowed strangers to approach our son and defended him at every opportunity. He was so special and we miss him to this day.

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• DO

  @Dogsrule777 · 3 years ago

  I inherited my sisters black cat. His name was Chaka and he was such a warrior. He was born in St Louis and moved to Venice CA where he lived out his days as an indoor / outdoor cat. He would get into fights but never lost. He was an awesome friend and I miss him daily. He lived to be 23 years old. ❤️🏆

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• BR

  @brucemacmillan9581 · 3 years ago (edited)

  My most recent kitty, a black cat, was feral when I encountered her. After some time, she decided I was ok and took up residence. Later I found out she'd previously been someone else's cat. She always had a wild streak, and loved being outside, but in her last couple of years was much more content being mostly an indoor cuddle bug. She made it to 19 or 20 years.

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• SH

  @sheripresloid7839 · 2 years ago

  My cat, Jordan, is 15 yrs old.  I trained her at 5 months, etc...  This was great to watch!  I know her mannerisms and have been scratched, bitten and subjected to her instincts.  I have no problem with it because she is a "cat" as I know.  I hope she lives forever!  She is a great kitty who makes my life complete.

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  @malagastehlaate230 · 3 years ago

  Training cats... you just have to know what their motivation is.  I had a cat... probably will never find another like him... I miss him... Who's motivation was just like that of a dog... he craved attention... He wanted to be near you ... he  wanted pets... he would do anything to get that.  Anything at all.  And he was smart.  He knew pretty much what you were saying.  He could speak... as in he used words.  He could say "Mom, Out, Help, and No" and he knew when to use those words.  He would come when called. If I snapped my fingers and pointed he would jump up there and sit. He could shake hands, give a high five, kisses, stand up, lay down, and many other things if you asked.  He would frequently wake my daughter on command.  He just knew things.  Again... his motivation was pets.  He was also smart enough that if you pet him without asking him to do things... He just wouldn't do things for you... Why? Because he knew you'd pet him anyway... and that was all he really wanted. So if you refused to pet him he would go through all his tricks for you on comand and on his own... trying to gain your attention.  He frequently did this for my father who was NOT a cat person... but for my mom he refused to do tricks.  She would pet him anyway if he just crawled up to her and sat beside her.  He knew this.  He also would show you his murder mittens... and spread his claws out for you to inspect anytime you showed him your hand. He was amazing and brilliant and will be forever missed.

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• ST

  @stevenearlsmith2595 · 3 years ago

  On cats bringing home their prey, not being a gift... &nbsp;We had a cat named Sasha when I opened a computer/electronics store, that was infested with gerbils. &nbsp;Once we closed &amp; the lights went off, she went hunting... &nbsp;Every gerbil she caught, she would bring to the office doorway, drop it, and vocalize until we went to look &amp; praise her. &nbsp;She never let us get too close before she would grab it &amp; bolt. &nbsp;Occasionally, numerous times a night, until they were cleared out.<br><br>We always free fed our fur babies, keeping fresh food &amp; water at all times, however, she would never eat until you ran your fingers through it. &nbsp;Screaming, until you did <br><br>Her favored position was on my thigh, forehead pressed against my belly. &nbsp;She made 18 great years, healthy till the end.<br><br>Damn, I miss that girl

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  @nobodyuknow6337 · 3 years ago

  I&apos;ve heard that cats are vocal to communicate with humans. I was staying with a relative who owned a VERY vocal cat. He was constantly meowing, as if expecting an answer - one day, I made the mistake of doing so. I meowed back at him, he looked me straight in the eye like &quot;At last, an intelligent one of the species!&quot; From that point on, he tried to carry on <b>intelligent conversation</b> with the only human, he believe, appreciated his intellect. 😸😑

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  @mirandarae7678 · 1 year ago

  I took in a pregnant cat from the street, and she ended up getting sick shortly after giving birth so she was not producing enough milk. I had to supplemet the kittens with formula until they got weaned, and I ended up keeping one of the kittens. He is the most loving cat I&apos;ve ever had. I call for him and he comes running 95% of the time. When I go out to smoke, sometimes he meows by the door, but he always stays in the kitchen (where the outside door is) waiting for me. His favorite place to sit is right in my chest. He is definitely not aloof in any definition of the word 💜

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