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[–] Aradina@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I love my cat so much. I wish he could understand me just enough to hear me say it.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 9 points 1 month ago

he absolutely does

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 1 month ago

Cats can understand human speech, similarly to dogs. They know πŸ’œ

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago

My boyz wiggle their tails when I say their respective names. They know. 😺😺

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I say I love you to Melbcat or kiss her little head and she purrs at either, so they know. Also the cuddling lets them know.