Post a picture of a cat!

[Cubdriver]

You need to label the box!

-Pat

[BU508A]

You need to label the box!

-Pat

You mean, like this?
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/post-a-picture-of-a-cat!/msg1248878/#msg1248878

[Cubdriver]

You need to label the box!

-Pat

You mean, like this?
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/post-a-picture-of-a-cat!/msg1248878/#msg1248878

That was the exact picture that sprang to mind, but I was too lazy to try to find it!

And now, to include a picture of a cat, sleeping Nixie:
…or not.  For some reason it’s hosing up the image attachment.  I’ll try later from the computer - trying to do this stuff from the iPad is a PITA.

-Pat

[Carel]

College in mouse anatomy.

I think the little red one pays more attention and patience than the hit and run topic starters this forum has.

Not wanting to start a discussion on that, just an association.

[Nominal Animal]

In this video, when playing with a toy that lands on her back, her madjesty Billi presses "No" "Back":


I find these fascinating.  Anything that makes communication clearer/simpler/more effective, is good in my book.

(I don't want to get into the whole "language" swamp: I care about the communication only, not how silly people categorize it.)

[tautech]

Post a picture of a cat.......sorry but not the one of her you would want to see today. 

Taniwha is no more, 17.5 yrs was the best she could do after quite quickly fading away over the last few weeks and to not eating at all over the last few days was laid to rest today.
Her first appearance here was in post #20:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/post-a-picture-of-a-cat!/msg978530/#msg978530

Faithful chatty little shadow she was, nothing really special as cats go but special in her own way.

Bye bye the little meow. 

[xrunner]

Oh man sorry to hear that. Been there myself more than once it sucks. 

[BU508A]

How sad! I'm feeling with you. 

Farewell Taniwha.

[Cubdriver]

I am so sorry to hear - it's heartbreaking when they leave us.  My deepest condolences and rest well, little one.     She'll be waiting in good company for you at the bridge.

-Pat

[Neper]

...nothing really special as cats go but special in her own way.

They all are and it's always too sad and too early when they leave us.

[Neper]

Leopold loves his hammock.

[Carel]

How to blend in:

[xrunner]

That's surprising good camo fur. 

[Neper]

How to blend in:

A female obviously.

[Cubdriver]

Nixie, looking askance at my troubleshooting efforts.



-Pat

[Ed.Kloonk]

Nixie says, "Check voltages"

[Cubdriver]

Ghost overseeing the testing of an HP 5321B counter:



-Pat

[Nominal Animal]

In my earlier post, I forgot to mention her madjesty Billi is 13 years old, and has only had buttons to "speak" for a couple of years.  In the most recent video, I do believe she's expressing both frustration at having to wait and a desire to go walkies outside, separated by "before".  I find it extremely interesting, especially because I cannot read Billi's facial expressions at all.

Also, "mad" (modeled as angry, unhappy, disappointed, etc.) being her favourite "word" is interesting, because it is not a demand or wish (like say "food" is), and only expresses her feelings/state and requires no action from the human.  Think about it for a second: why would a cat want its human to know it is mad/angry/unhappy/disappointed?

The doggo channel What About Bunny has two smart sheepadoodle puppies, with Bunny using multiple buttons in close succession to express herself.  I do believe it is easier for dogs to learn to use such buttons, as they are much more pack-social-oriented.  I was giggling with glee at looking how Bunny interacted with "new" humans (parents of her human) with the buttons..

[PlainName]

Think about it for a second: why would a cat want its human to know it is mad/angry/unhappy/disappointed?

Because it likes the sound? I've learned not to say "fish" when the cat cuddles up because she thinks I am hissing at her.

[jonovid]

this Cat! on a Rutube video. they did what! 

[Nominal Animal]

Think about it for a second: why would a cat want its human to know it is mad/angry/unhappy/disappointed?

Because it likes the sound? I've learned not to say "fish" when the cat cuddles up because she thinks I am hissing at her.

(That's why I don't do pspsps.  The one time I did a pfft through my front teeth at a friends place by accident while stroking the cat, the poor cat panicked.)

It would be likely, except that those "mad" choices seem to be quite appropriate contextually.  For example, Billi really doesn't like noise from TV (or video chats):


In another video, her human apparently misunderstood her (she detected her own back hair scent in the squeegee, and is wondering what and why her human is squeeging the carpet), which lead to, "mad".

Didn't last long, though.

[Carel]

Saw these video's. A little bit too gymnastic, synthetic, restricted. Cats are easy to communicate with.

My top was when my cat came to get me with:

"I am about to give birth, I need help, support, follow me". I had no experience, but it was an easy job, together. An unforgettable moment.

[nctnico]

In another video, her human apparently misunderstood her (she detected her own back hair scent in the squeegee, and is wondering what and why her human is squeeging the carpet), which lead to, "mad".

I'm getting the impression that that cat has some other issues. See how it keeps wagging its tail. It looks very unnatural to me; as if the cat is experiencing discomfort / stress.

[Mr.B]

Think about it for a second: why would a cat want its human to know it is mad/angry/unhappy/disappointed?

Because it likes the sound? I've learned not to say "fish" when the cat cuddles up because she thinks I am hissing at her.

I have learned not to say "fish" when our cat Gadget is around. He heads straight for his food bowl and doesn't stop whining until you put some of his food in it.

[Ed.Kloonk]

Think about it for a second: why would a cat want its human to know it is mad/angry/unhappy/disappointed?

Any cat that I've known always let the claws and teeth do the talking.