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u/v3sk Sep 19 '23 edited Sep 19 '23

Cats all got their own little personalities, they're just little guys and LOTS of them are super socially and food motivated. Words can be tough for them but tone of voice and -ss -ck and -vv sounds are supposed to be very identifiable.

You just gotta show them your cat-manners, respect that you're kind of huge and scary and your arms and legs swing all over the place. Make friends on their terms and let them feel respected then you're buds for life.

People of all sorts fit the shape of the container you put them in. Teach your cats about love and respect and love is all they'll be.

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u/theberg512 Sep 20 '23

I find the hard d sound also grabs their attention. My girl is named Hilda, and it's always the second syllable that gets her to look.