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lastlib

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17. They smell it.

Reply to getagrip_already (Reply #14)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 12:59 PM

Feb 2023

I once unwrapped a tin-foil package of frozen turkey, and my tux cat came running (or at least her best approximation of running--she was somewhat crippled by arthritis at that time.) She was a little hard of hearing then, too, so it had to be smell or telepathy.

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The fur babies were in the den. I was in the laundry room. [View all] Siwsan Feb 2023 OP

They heard their fav cabinet door's unique sound SheltieLover Feb 2023 #1

One of mine wants to usurp any brushing I offer to one of the others. Lucy can be in another room tblue37 Feb 2023 #4

Maybe both! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #7

Iirc, that superpower is called 'tunar'. kedrys Feb 2023 #2

LOVE IT!!!!! niyad Feb 2023 #5

Bazinga! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #8

🤣😂🤣 Rebl2 Feb 2023 #9

I believe you're right! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #12

That's gotta be it! calimary Feb 2023 #13

I can just THINK of getting out a can of wet food, and my two teleport in... Archae Feb 2023 #3

We don't feed wet food, but it happens on the rare occaasion I open a can of tuna.... getagrip_already Feb 2023 #14

They smell it. lastlib Feb 2023 #17

They are such smart babies. niyad Feb 2023 #6

Aren't posts about fur babies Glaisne Feb 2023 #10

I think cats have amazing hearing, & remember sounds. CaptainTruth Feb 2023 #11

They can hear you thinking about giving them treats. Ocelot II Feb 2023 #15

But they know! pazzyanne Feb 2023 #16