We’re all capable of it – animal communication that is. The feline community wishes you’d listen more.
Let’s just get this out of the way:
Some of us do believe there’s more going on between humans and animals than meets the eye.
Not in a woo-woo, crystal-ball, “your cat was Cleopatra in a past life” kind of way…
But in a there is clearly communication happening here and we’re only catching part of it kind of way.
Because if you’ve ever lived with a cat—and really paid attention—you already know:
They are talking.
Just… not in words.
The Rise of Animal Communicators (Yes, We’re Going There)
There’s a growing number of people who can actually hear animals—have full conversations with them.
One of the more well-known names out there is Lori Cowen, who shares videos of sessions where she connects with pets (living and passed) and relays what they’re thinking, feeling, or—let’s be honest—complaining about.
And here’s where it gets interesting:
A lot of what comes through?
…rings true.
Not in a vague, horoscope-y way.
In a “that is exactly something my cat would say” way.
Let’s Address the Hairball in the Room: The Money
Yes—sessions cost money. Around $200 an hour in this case.
And before anyone clutches their pearls:
Why shouldn’t they?
- It’s a skill—or at the very least, a practiced ability (and yes, some believe it’s something we can all tap into)
- It takes time and energy
- It’s how they make a living
People pay more than that for:
- Hair appointments
- Massage therapy
- Someone to help untangle their life choices (hello, therapy)
So no—charging for it isn’t the red flag people think it is.
The real question is:
Is the person actually tuned in… or just very good at reading humans?
And the honest answer?
Probably a mix, depending on who you’re dealing with.
From the Cat’s Perspective (Because Obviously, We Asked Them)
“Oh good. You hired someone to translate me.”
“I’ve only been screaming directly at you for six years.”
You might be overlooking the very loud, very consistent communication system already in place.
Let’s review:
- Tail flicking → irritation level rising
- Slow blink → affection (this is a big one, don’t mess it up)
- Knocking things over → escalation tactic
- Sitting on your chest at 5 AM → operational hunger emergency
This is not subtle.
This is a full-blown language.
And yet…
You want to go deeper, so you book an appointment. Fair enough.
Where It Gets Valuable
Here’s the part that deserves respect:
Sometimes an outside perspective, whether intuitive, behavioral, or somewhere in between—helps people see their animal differently.
And that matters.
Because when you shift how you see your cat, you:
- Notice patterns
- Pick up on preferences
- Respond more appropriately
Even if you’re not 100% sold on “telepathic conversation,” the end result can still be:
Better understanding.
Better care.
Better relationship.
And that’s kind of the whole point, isn’t it?
So… Is It Real?
Maybe.
Maybe not in the way we fully understand yet.
But here’s what is real:
That feeling you get when your cat locks eyes with you and you know what they want.
The way they adjust their behavior depending on your mood.
The fact that you can tell the difference between their “I’m hungry,” “I’m annoyed,” and “I’m about to cause a problem” meow without a translator.
That’s communication.
Call it intuition.
Call it energy.
Call it paying attention for once.
You don’t have to go all-in.
You don’t have to dismiss it either.
Just stay open.
Stay observant.
And maybe—just maybe—start listening a little differently.
Final Thoughts (From Your Cat, Who Has Been Available for Comment This Entire Time):
“I am not hard to understand.”
“I am, however, very easy to ignore.”
“If you’d like to pay someone to tell you what I’ve already been saying…”
“I support this decision.”
“But we will also be discussing an increase in treat allocation.”
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Written for The Cat Whisperer Blog by Annie St. Germain, resident Cat Whisperer and chronicler at Snarky Cat Boutique. 🐾
