Thelmalu you are so right! Cats ARE mysterious creatures and I think that's why we love them so much! My Trevor very seldom meows unless he feels the need to express his discontent about something to me. He meows when his bowl is empty or he wants a treat or when he's in the carrier on the way to the vet. When he's in there he sounds like a lion!!! Oh he also meows when he sees his brush come out. He just loves to be brushed. Elvis sounds like a little doll! Andy is sort of like Elvis because he meows in response to questions that I ask him (doubt he understands... ) or if I call him. He also usually comes running when I call him and it's usually just for some lovin'---no strings attached, just pure cuddling! Trevor, on the other hand, will come if he sees something tasty in my hands.