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The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« on: November 20, 2017, 08:52:16 pm »

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Cats, as the old saying goes, were once worshiped as gods and have never allowed the world to forget it. And why not? They're adorable, and who cares if they show a little sociopathic behavior every so often? Cuteness will get you out of a lot, but their standoffish nature and refusal to participate in behavioral studies (like their canine counterparts often do) means that we know surprisingly little about what's going on inside a kitty's mind. We do think that there's quite a lot happening in there, though, because they're just fascinating little heart-stealers. Here's why cats purr, along with other fun feline facts.


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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2017, 09:11:36 pm »
Dogs have owners
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2017, 06:41:52 pm »
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2017, 07:07:41 pm »
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2017, 07:17:55 pm »
Awwwww!  So sweeet.  Thanks @Freya
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2017, 10:13:18 pm »
You're welcome @Applewood
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2017, 02:11:39 am »
Thanks, @Freya. Very interesting article.
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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2017, 02:23:06 am »
If anyone wants to be added to the kitty or / and puppy pings let me know. :)
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2017, 02:36:48 am »
Quote from: Freya on November 22, 2017, 02:29:37 am
@Cyber Liberty

Yes!!!!

Thought you settled on getting a puppy?
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2017, 02:38:28 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on November 22, 2017, 02:36:48 am
Thought you settled on getting a puppy?

Not allowed where I live unless I move.
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2017, 02:48:18 am »
Quote from: Freya on November 22, 2017, 02:38:28 am
Not allowed where I live unless I move.

Are you allowed a cat?
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2017, 09:02:53 am »
Cute
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Re: The real reason why cats purr and other feline facts
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2017, 11:41:29 am »
Quote from: Restored on November 20, 2017, 09:11:36 pm
Dogs have owners
Cats have staff

And...

Dogs come when called.
Cats take a message.
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