Family Cat Still Unresponsive To Questions About Mood; Day's Objectives

Communication Void Could Be Result Of Previous Trauma

Santa Barbara, CA (CHN): 7 year old Zooki, a rescue Calico, remains nearly silent regarding her upcoming plans and current desires according to a Nelsen family spokesman.  The cat has been with the Nelsen's for 5 years after being rescued from the Santa Barbara Humane Society in 2005.  

Zooki's Appearance of Intent Listening May 
Not Be Intentionally Callous

Forty nine year old mother of two Janine Nelsen says that she did not 'take offense' to the near total lack of communication from Zooki during the first few months of acclamation to her new home.  "I think I knew that something was wrong after 3 consecutive years of being ignored after requesting basic information such as: 'How's my little angel doing today?' and 'What has Ms. Zookiface been up to this morning?'"  

While Zooki's silence on questions regarding basic routine and motivations may be the result of early kitten trauma or chronic cyber-bullying; it doesn't mean that she doesn't appreciate inquiries about why she is shredding fine linens and ritualistically spraying Mr. Nelsen's Ugg Slippers.  

Animal Psychologist Nancy Winters admits that cats often use various combinations of silent treatment and napping to punish and motivate their human partners to provide better food or entertainment.  "Modern house cats are not just going to jump in your lap and read the NY Times like house-cats did during the 1960's.  Today's cat understands that he/she has a larger purpose and a more profound role in family affairs other than hunting for barn mice and watching episodes of Leave It To Beaver," says Winters. 

While Zooki's silence may be un-nerving to the Nelsen's it may also just be part of a much larger trend of human/animal interaction whereas humans speak to animals which simply do not possess the language skills and vocal sophistication to return a negligible response. However, if Zooki does have a change of heart, it will probably be because she is getting nailed regularly by the neighbors cat 'Meatball'.  

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