Is there anything more adorable than a cat purring in your lap? We think not! Purring is hands down one of the sweetest things cats do, and if you've ever experienced purrs for yourself, you've likely ...

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Purring isn’t just comfort. New research suggests cat purrs act like vocal fingerprints, preserving identity even as meows change.

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The purring cat. It may well be considered the epitome of contentment. But there’s much more to purring than meets the ear. Research is starting to shed some light on purring -- starting with how cats ...

Does your cat like to chat? Every time Sugar, my matronly Maine Coon cat, waddles through the door, she greets me with a joyful chortle before heading straight to her food dish. At night, she creeps ...

From chirps to meows to purrs, cats make an amazing range of noises. For the most part, cats meow or growl as a way to communicate with other animals or humans. Whether there's a bird outside the ...

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There are few things in this world more satisfying than the tiny rumble that is a cat's purr. Even if you're not a "cat person," you still have to admit that those sweet little vibrations are truly ...

It's easy to assume that cats purr because they're happy. After all, when your kitty contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she's obviously one happy feline.