Cat owners can 100% agree with these facts. My sisters had one named Simon who would place himself in their lap and demand attention. Even if they told him “NO SIMON” in a voice you could hear on the other side of the house.
Our cat used to sleep in her bed upstairs during most afternoons. My wife would call her name and say “come to the garden”! Moments later she would pop through her cat door and roll around in the carrots. Inside the house she always came when we called her.
I never had a cat who ignored me, and all knew their names, and they all came when called.
Ericka (pictured) also understood hand signals. For instance, if I wanted her to go somewhere or get down from somewhere, I would point at her and say her name, then point where I wanted her to go. I usually had to do that twice because she would first give me this “are you talking to me?” look, but then she always went where I pointed.
I’ve had exactly one kitty that would come when called… a very smart cat, she would also play practical jokes on me (and desist once caught at it). All my other kitties have been more like Garfield… though I do train them to come when I tap a spoon on the cat food can (or have they trained me?).
codycab about 4 years ago
He does research, so we don’t have to.
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
And on that thought… meme I recently found -
“My kids say they want a cat for Christmas.
Normally I do a turkey but hey, if it’ll make’em happy…"
Gent about 4 years ago
Cats are only interested in responding to sounds of a food container opening.
BJ40 about 4 years ago
Absolutely true Garfield, all cats only care about, is their sleep, unless of course it’s dinner time and wanting to go outside.
SamuelMeasa about 4 years ago
Cat owners can 100% agree with these facts. My sisters had one named Simon who would place himself in their lap and demand attention. Even if they told him “NO SIMON” in a voice you could hear on the other side of the house.
su43dipta about 4 years ago
And the longest ongoing research on this is a certain 42-year old comic strip!
BJ40 about 4 years ago
Cats have NOT Enough Attention Deficit Disorder.
BigDaveGlass about 4 years ago
OMG, He moved!
jagedlo about 4 years ago
Unless the words “dinner’s ready” are attached at the end…
Purple People Eater about 4 years ago
Depends on what kind of cat you have. There are better pets, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZAj6jzHKs
SusieB about 4 years ago
Cats are taking a message and will get back to you at their convenience.
Bones the cat about 4 years ago
Does anyone know space owl? Does he comment on here?
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Our cat used to sleep in her bed upstairs during most afternoons. My wife would call her name and say “come to the garden”! Moments later she would pop through her cat door and roll around in the carrots. Inside the house she always came when we called her.
Bones the cat about 4 years ago
And did the comment section have any big fights or anything? If so what date?
Bookworm about 4 years ago
Not unlike some teen-aged adolescents. Or, for that matter, certain elderly folk such as myself. Selective hearing is a wonderful thing. . .
cubswin2016 about 4 years ago
Garfield is the representative of all cats.
mi_sbs about 4 years ago
100% of the cats (2) in my research proved this hypothesis.
raybarb44 about 4 years ago
I get enough of that with people today, that’s why I’m a dog person…..
CaveCat87 about 4 years ago
Unless Jon says “Pizza” after saying Garfield’s name, Garfield’s still gonna ignore him.
paranormal about 4 years ago
I’m sure cats have selective hearing like dogs. My dogs hear me, they just tune me out.
JLChi about 4 years ago
I never had a cat who ignored me, and all knew their names, and they all came when called.
Ericka (pictured) also understood hand signals. For instance, if I wanted her to go somewhere or get down from somewhere, I would point at her and say her name, then point where I wanted her to go. I usually had to do that twice because she would first give me this “are you talking to me?” look, but then she always went where I pointed.
Bones the cat about 4 years ago
How many animals does everyone have???
AndyMoser about 4 years ago
Garfield listens to whatever he wants to hear, when he wants it, and how he wants to see it. #thecatwantsitwants :]
AustinKniga-Bartlett about 4 years ago
GARFIELD!!!!!
sml7291 Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’ve had exactly one kitty that would come when called… a very smart cat, she would also play practical jokes on me (and desist once caught at it). All my other kitties have been more like Garfield… though I do train them to come when I tap a spoon on the cat food can (or have they trained me?).
WentBrown about 4 years ago
Garfield is a pain.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 4 years ago
Yup
LordVoldemort about 4 years ago
Did you hear something?
Tech O Hogue(RESIDENT DUCK) about 4 years ago
thats so smart now you dont hafta obey
notinksanymore about 4 years ago
As the mother of four cats and two toddlers, I can confirm that this is true for felines and human children.
Odie Simp 5 days ago
I love garfield
Odie Simp 5 days ago
I love garfield
Odie Simp 4 days ago
I love garfield
Odie Simp 4 days ago
I love garfield