Kirsten,
This is a fascinating topic for me as well. Oh to have the know how and ability to communicate with our furry friends!
Thank you for mentioning Amelia Kinkade's book - I have read some reviews on it but not many. Your recommendation now entices me to actually read it.
I spend so much time trying to understand both Eve's vocal communication and body language. She amazes me with her versatility. These, I know, are audio and visual communications.
The most astounding phenomenon, in my mind, is the sense of her presence and her ability to evoke such comfort and emotion just by being near. For example, when she is wanting to be cuddled and petted, she comes very close and looks directly into my eyes with such intensity. I often feel that she speaks to me with her eyes. There is such a purity that is conveyed that I cannot put into words, only feelings.
I felt the same bond with my heart kitty August. He was a very sensitive cat and his warmth and presence overwhelmed me at times. He passed many years ago now but I can vivdly remember his presence and still feel it at times. He was not extremely vocal however, he was very affectionate and communicated more with body language. He was also discriminating in his choice of human campanionship. Eve, on the other hand, is extremely social and curious about most people around her. She is selective about who she spends time with but curious about everyone and everything.
I suppose this is a topic one could muse about infinitely. I wouldn't expect to know all the answers, but it would be wonderful to know some of the answers.
The attached photo is just an example of the intensity in Eve's eyes when she is focused on something or someone. Thanks for letting me ramble,
Betty
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