Cat-Sitter Attempts To Decode His Cat's Different Vocalizations, As Redditors Weigh In With Their Own Meow Stories

A whole chain of meow stories that could give you some clues about the feline language.

Jesse

• Published in Animals
• July 6, 2022

Cats are the best pets to have around. Ask any cat lover; they will tell you how much they hate being away from their cuddly felines. 

Unfortunately, there are times when it is impossible not to leave the house without them — that's why cat sitters are a gift. They could be professionals or simply other cat lovers like us who don’t mind caring for another kitty for some time. 

This dad was neither, but he did want to help. He decided to help watch a cat but could not understand the cat's different meows. Cats have different meows, and the reasons for each can differ from a simple hello to an underlying medical condition.

They may not meow much, but that’s a good thing because excessive meows may disturb cat owners. However, hearing your cat express itself vocally once in a while is the sweetest thing ever. 

For some people, that’s the exact reason why they love cats. They just want to hear that melodious meow every day of the week.

In response to this dad’s confusion, Reddit users shared stories of their cats' unique meows and what they mean. 

We have compiled a list of some of the posts that will prove to you that while people largely misunderstand cats, some cat owners are meow experts. While scrolling through, you may also learn a thing or two about how to decipher your own cat’s vocalizations. 

Let's get right into it!

One Redditor with the username, u/brownedelish, made a post about her dad's confusion while cat-sitting her furball

Apparently her dad was trying to figure out what her cat was trying to say

If you're a cat owner, we're sure you've been in this state of confusion at least once.

The post, which has since gone viral garnered over 25k upvotes, prompting hundreds of Redditors to chime in with their own meow experiences.

Keep scrolling, you'll love what people had to share about their cats.

1. A cat of few meows

We respect this cat. Few meows, maximum effect.

2. When your cat is the boss at home

3. How To Get Attention 101

“Nobody is looking at me? I'll have to meow to get a little attention.”

4. This cat has different meows for different people

Well, we can't fault her for being smart now, can we?

5. Two meows in the vocabulary

If she wakes up alone, you know everyone is going to be in trouble.

6. "Feed me" meows seem to be more aggressive

Indeed, cats are the most precious little creatures to have.

7. A novice mistake

We can't wait to see the look on their faces when they find out it's a gift, not poop.

8. This cat owner has mastered the feline language

9. This hilarious misdiagnosis

This was the first time dad heard a cat purr. Haha, that went well.

10. She just wants to let you know so you can clean up after

After reading all these experiences, we're pretty sure the cat-sitting dad got some information that helped him understand the cat's meows better. 

We are confident this will not be his last time cat-sitting because how could anyone ever sit a cat and not want to return? It's practically impossible. 

Can you decipher between the different meows your cat makes? Please share your personal meow stories in the comment section! 

We might be lucky to find a meow expert amongst us.

Jesse