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Think. Again.

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3. They absolutely DO know...

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Mon Sep 18, 2023, 05:01 AM

Sep 2023

...I suspect that humans are lacking some instinctive understanding/communication ability that a lot of other species have and rely on.

Maybe that's why we need to depend on the crutch of such complex and inefficient skills as formal languages.

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Do you think that cats can sense a "duty" to soothe and be present for their people? [View all] Grasswire2 Sep 2023 OP

They certainly are aware and helped me through my struggles. nt TexasTowelie Sep 2023 #1

I know they do. A few years ago, I hurt my neck playing volleyball Deuxcents Sep 2023 #2

yes, this kitty will actually stroke my forehead with her soft paws Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #6

They absolutely DO know... Think. Again. Sep 2023 #3

They absolutely do know! Years ago, I had one baby who, when I was upset, niyad Sep 2023 #4

I'll be the outlier PJMcK Sep 2023 #5