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There’s A Group Where People Share Pics Of Cats Meowing So Loud You Can Almost Hear These Images (30 New Pics)
The ameowzing thing about cat posts is that they’re a carte blanche for me to use as meowny puns as I like. And for that, I’m eternally grateful to our feline overlords who let me know what they desire by meowing at me until I get things right.
Speaking of our overlords, there’s an entire online community dedicated to documenting cats meowing, hissing, yelling, and everything in between, called r/Catswhoyell. The subreddit has 408k meowmbers and has been up and about on Reddit since the summer of 2018. These photos are so evocative, you can practically hear the sounds the cats are making. We’ve collected the best ones to make your day, Dear Pandas, so go on, have a look and remember to pet the cats you liked the most by clicking on those upvote buttons.
Bored Panda was curious to find out more about the world of meowing, so we reached out to our friends at the PDSA, the UK's leading vet charity. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers Clark was kind enough to walk me through all the different ways that cats communicate with each other and with us, the variety of sounds they make, and how kittens instinctively know how to meow and purr. The world of meows is absolutely fascinating!
In the mood for some more gorgeous and funny pics of cats commeownicating with the world? Then you’ll love Bored Panda’s earlier post which you can find right over here.
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#1
I Lost My Little Girl To Cancer Yesterday Morning. She Was Great At Yelling And Getting Herself Into Situations That Could Only Be Fixed By Yelling (Her Logic). Please Enjoy These Shots Of Her Yelling. Goodbye Sasha, I’ll Miss You Forever
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
How sweet of you to share Sasha's sweetness with the rest of us while dealing with your own grief... I love Sasha's smiling face ~ She'll be watching over you from Heaven's view ~ I'm sending hugs your way ~
Misstaken138 4 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. I've lost a dog and cat to cancer and it's gut wrenching. I know firsthand the pain you're experiencing and I truly feel for you. I like to think we'll see them again. Wishing you the best.
_*U~$~e~l~e~$~$*_ 4 years ago
I’m gonna cry....I wish cats never die so cat lovers can be with their cat forever :c.....
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#2
He Do A S C R E M
#3
She Screams
A B C 4 years ago
Don't have a huge boulder to roar from? Well, this shoulder will have to do.
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Cats communicate with each other in a number of different ways, PDSA Vet Anna revealed to Bored Panda. However, the surprising thing is that for adult cats, meows are "fairly low down their preferred options when 'talking to each other." Anna said: "Unlike many other pets, cats evolved as solitary hunters so their communications skills are less developed than with group-living species, such as dogs."
While kittens will meow to communicate with their mothers, once they become adults, many felines will stop meowing to talk to other cats. "Sometimes, they will hiss or yowl at each other (usually in defense or during a fight) but the primary way of communicating with other cats once they’re grown is through body language."
#4
Foster Mama Telling Me All About Her Babies!
I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago
Aaaw but just look at these wee bundles of fur and pink noses and toes!
#5
This Is The Funniest Picture I've Ever Taken Of Basil
Candace Alagappan 4 years ago
That cat has seen some things... Perhaps Mike hooking up with Linda in his office?
#6
Just Found This Sub, I Believe This Picture Of Bala Belongs In Here
The fascinating thing is that adult cats meow to communicate with us, humans! "As we tend to pay our cats attention when they meow, this encourages them to chat to us and many cats learn that certain meows and sounds will get a specific response from their human," vet Anna told Bored Panda. "For example, meowing in our ear in the morning often leads to breakfast; few owners can sleep through a persistent cat shouting! This means that they keep meowing at us while we’re in bed hoping we’ll get the message that it’s time to get up. This can be thought of like an owner-cat ‘language’ with cats using their voices to explain what they need."
Some cat breeds are more talkative than others. For instance, Siamese and other oriental breeds have unique-sounding meows. According to Anna, this might be because we've selected these breeds for their bonds with people. The end result? 'Chattier' cats.
#7
I Was An Anti-Cat Person Before This 'Dual Colored Nose' Thingy Chose To Stay At My Terrace 6 Months Ago
Iggy 4 years ago
There's no such thing as an anti-cat person. They just haven't been adopted by a cat yet.
Beans 4 years ago (edited)
Anti cat people are effing weird. Who is so egotistical about their animal preferences that they gotta announce their dislike of a particular species? 'i'm not a cat person but...' cool. No one cares about your prejudice against cats. You don't see people look at random cute posts of ferrets or owls or something and go, 'i'm not an owl person,' or 'owls are all evil' or something. It's weird.
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Resistance is futile. Thank God. Because this little dual colored nose thingy will be one of the best things in your life.
#8
Doobie Burns, My Best Boy, Passed Away Yesterday Suddenly. My Mom And I Were There For Him As He Crossed The Rainbow Bridge. I Miss Him So Much
Misstaken138 4 years ago
I'm so sorry. He was quite the handsome man and had such a great name. It's so hard losing a pet and I wish y'all the best.
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Sorry to hear that. He looks old so he must of had a long lasting life.
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
Wishing Doobie and all of you Heaven's blessings and a bijillion happy memories!
Julie Robertson 4 years ago
I'm so sorry your buddy is gone. Try to let your living memories of him bring you comfort.
#9
Mid Yell!!!!
Nathan Pogorzala 4 years ago
I love the juxtaposition of the wild animal looking cat and the cute little climbing tree.
"Although there will be cat meows that will are unique to each individual (and sometimes specific to each owner), some noises cats make can be common across all cats. Trills and chirrups are usually a cat greeting and will often be accompanied by the ‘tail up’ signal which is a welcoming gesture," Anna, from the PDSA, went into detail about cat behavior. "Hissing, yowling and snarling are most commonly heard as part of an attack or defense when your cat feels threatened. If your cat is making any of these noises, it’s important to try to figure out what’s upsetting them and try to stop or prevent it."
While purring isn't technically a meow, it's a common way for cats to talk to us. "A relaxed, happy purr is an indication that your cat is satisfied with life. This might be when they’re curled up on your lap or stealing the fluffy blankets. However, purring can also indicate pain or severe stress so always look at your cat’s body language and think about whether you’d expect them to be relaxed in their current surroundings." If you'd like to learn more about how your cat is feeling, you can find some great tips right over here.
#10
Ever Since My Kitten Learned To Meow Properly, She Has Been Makin It Very Clear When She Wants To Enter The House!
_*U~$~e~l~e~$~$*_ 4 years ago
My cat meows until she gets my attention and hen walks to either her food bowl or the door then we have to feed or let her out
#11
Today In Images U Can Hear: My Cat Kenzo Going To The Vet
#12
Meeeeeoooow
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
" Right, mouth is in position. Just sit here and wait for that piece of fish to drop of the fork"
Finally, I was very interested to find out whether kittens can learn to meow properly if they're completely isolated from other cats, including their parents and siblings. PDSA Vet Anna confirmed that kittens have the instincts to meow from a very young age. "It encourages their mother to take care of them—similar to a human baby crying. Kittens can also purr almost from birth. So kittens will still meow even if they grow up away from their own kind," she said.
"In fact, if kittens are brought up being cared for entirely by people, this can actually mean they’re more talkative as they have learned that humans respond to them and give them food or attention when they meow. However, if kittens don’t grow up around people, only around other cats, they may stop meowing when they’re older."
#13
Yelling At Me In An Attempt To Corral Me To Her Food Bowl
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
My cats do this. Marbles will scream all the way to the kitchen and then Milo will join in for support.
Just A Passing Parrot 4 years ago (edited)
DO YOU NOT KNOW WHERE I LIVE!? I LIVE BY THAT BOWL AND I NEED FOOD FOR IT
#14
Oh Lawd He Hungry (A Picture You Can Hear)
Vicky Z 4 years ago
Let's scratch them first to be sure you will take me seriously!
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#15
He Wants The Damn Window Open And He Wants It Open Now (Note The Multiple Scratches)
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
By the images of the scratches on the sill it looks like he does it quite often
The ‘Cats Who Yell’ subreddit is all about cats making sounds and communicating with the outside world. Or, in the moderators’ words, “All yells are valid and good,” however, “Yawns will be shamed.”
In short, it’s not enough for a cat to have its mouth open to be featured on the subreddit. The photos have to capture the essence of the meows. So much so that you can almost hear them when looking at the pics.
The subreddit also values fairness and wants its members to share original content. Failing that, they’re asked to at least provide a source to credit the original posters and to avoid claiming cute cats as though they were their own when they’re not.
#16
Adopted This Boy On The Spot Today. His Name Is Stevie Wonder And He’s A Blind Cat Who Loves To Be Held And Scream
#17
Look At Those Teefs! He Was Screaming Because He’s Spoiled And Only Drinks From The Sink
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
My dear Tigger, first thing in the morning when we got up, she's into the bathroom, up on the counter for her daily drink from the tap. The only time she would do that.
Amy Begun Saab 4 years ago
I got a small crystal (because it's thick) glass i keep in the sink so i no longer have to watch him take a wee sip and then play in it
#18
Rip Lyra, My Best Friend. Adopted Her 12 Years Ago At Age 6 After She Was Returned To The Shelter Twice. So Much Attitude, And Always Demanding Her Food On Time (See: Photo). You’re Already So Missed
Misstaken138 4 years ago
She has the most beautiful eyes. She reminds me so much of my Alice who is unfortunately no longer with us. I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend.
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
Lyra, I hope you get to meet Alice... sounds like she'd be a nice friend in the ever-after ~
Tacos Are Tasty 4 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Lyra is in great company at the rainbow bridge. Thank you for adopting an adult kitty who was obviously very well loved.
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Attitude is just the best. I swear they're hiding a watch somewhere because mine can let me know it's time on the button. Such beautiful eyes. Always missed. Forever missed. My heart is with you.
Furthermore, the ‘Cats Who Yell’ moderators have created a hilariously detailed (and adorable) guide to flairing. In case you didn’t know, flairs are Reddit’s way of helping subreddits categorize their content. Think of them as keyword tags on an online article or sections in your local library.
For instance (and I’ve got to give the mods props for this), the subreddit has two separate flairs for people talking to cats. The first one is the ‘Human Conversationalist’ where a person talks to the cat and the cat meows back. Meanwhile, there’s a separate category for ‘Human Conmeowsationalist’ where the person meows and the cat meows back.
There are other fun flairs such as “Baby Cat mew mew mewmew mewmewmew” (yes, it’s that long). “Aw Lawd They Yellin’,” and who can forget about “Calm down, dear kitty!” for angry cats. There really is enough room for all kinds of meows. As long as they’re not yawns!
#19
If You Yell Directly Into Their Ear They Can't Ignore You...!
#20
Meowtaimber
#21
The Camera Couldn't Handle The Power Of His Yell
Candace Alagappan 4 years ago
He looks like one of those Church Choir members singing 'Silent Night'.
#22
Current Petting Insufficient, Additional Pets Must Be Applied To Proceed Up The Stairs
#23
Aang Finds It Unacceptable That I'm Eating Pizza And Won't Share
#24
Sorry For Disturbing You On Your Throne, Your Majesty!
#25
My Gdad (Granddad) Loves This Photo So Much I Framed It For Him For Christmas
#26
Steve Yelling At Me For Waking Him Up In The Middle Of His Nap
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
He looks like a Steve who’s pissed off because someone just woke him up in the middle of the best dream.
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
How do you like it when I wake you up from your nap? You should know better.
#27
These Are The Only Kind Of Pictures You Can Get Of My Uncles Cat
Misstaken138 4 years ago
Awww... That is the cutest little grumpy face. The scrunched nose just kills me. So adorable!
#28
This Cat Lives Next Door To My Office And Comes To Scream For Attention
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
My old cat bounce used to cry at the neighbours door to be fed. We had to put a sign up - Please do not feed this cat as he is not homeless and is over weight.
#29
Very Shouty Boy
SAGE STANLEY 4 years ago
“He go SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE”he yelled loudly
#30
Caught Her Mid Yell In The Guitar Case
#31
We Found “Toast” In Our Restaurants Dumpster The Other Day. Maybe That’s Why She Has Such Excellent Trash Talk! So Happy To Find A New Forever Friend!
#32
Mango Has Claimed This Warm Food As Hers. You May Think About Eating Once It Is Cold If She Allows It
#33
Ungrateful Kitty Yelling At Me For Rescuing From The Snow
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
I think she's asking if cuddles come with the other wonderful accommodations....
Billy The Kid 4 years ago (edited)
Maybe she just went AWOL and missing her mother and siblings.
#34
Mama Chloe, Queen Of The Block, Stopped By Earlier Today. This Is Her Announcing Her Arrival
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
I'm pretty sure sure that when you're so beautiful, you can't help but think everyone should take notice... Right, Mama Chloe?!
#35
“I Am Adoptable From Pet Refuge In South Bend, Indiana!” Yells Cheeto
#36
Just Tryin To Use The Bathroom In Peace!!!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Never happen. Animals or kids, your private potty days are gone.
_*U~$~e~l~e~$~$*_ 4 years ago
My cat once broke into the bathroom while I was doin ma business..... she scared me
#37
We Were Loaning The Suitcase To A Friend, But He Thought That We Were Leaving And Adamantly Protested
#38
Crash Bandicute Is Yelling To Protest The Lack Of Cuddles
Commander Rex 4 years ago (edited)
“Where is my kiss from father/mother? Where are the hugs and cuddles I crave so much? You are a cruel and unjust father and I am going to SCREAM” “Cat I was doing work...” is how this conversation went down, you can’t change my mind.
#39
Little Kitten, Big Yell (His Name Is Corn Dog And He’s 3 Weeks Old)
#40
Spud Has Always Been A Cat Who Yells And I Finally Caught A Picture Of Him Doing What He Does Best
#41
She's Not Quite A Baby But You Can Tell She Hasn't Lost That Little Mew
That_One_Harry_Potter_Nerd 4 years ago
I have a catto like this, she is 4, very smol and very quiet. We have to be careful not to step on her lol!
#42
My People!!! Gravy Is Referred To By All Who Encounter Him As The Noisiest Cat They've Ever Met. It's At The Point Where If I Don't Hear Him Yelling Somewhere I Start Getting Suspicious...
KittyCat 4 years ago
I can also hear him from over here in South East Asia so he is A-OK
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#43
Bella Being Mad That She Can’t Lay On My Keyboard While I Do My Homework
#44
Biscuit Is Looking Dapper And Loud In His New Bow Tie
#45
Tater Tot Asking Politely To Be Let Out Of The Bathroom
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
A millisecond after you let him out, he’ll do the exact same thing to be let back in. Then a millisecond after you let him back in....
#46
My Boyfriend Got A Cat Stroller As A Joke, Thinking We'd Never Use It. Turns Out She Absolutely Loves It And Constantly Begs To Go Out For More
#47
Tiny Yeller
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
They are cute at that age then they grow up and know exactly what they want and how to get it
#48
Morty Asserting Dominance Over The Comfy Chair
#49
Mochi’s First Snow!
#50
The Neighbours Cat Asking If My Cat Is Coming Out To Play
ispeak catanese 4 years ago
Correction: singing an off key rendition of The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Music.
#51
What Do You Mean You Had To “Work”?!
#52
He Scream On Top Of Daddy
#53
Armory Kitty Keeps Trespassers At Bay
#54
Binx Is Angry I Found His Toy Stash
#55
I Was Told, Very Loudly, To Post Zipper Here. Torties Are Known To Be Talkers, And Zipper Is No Exception!
#57
This Is Jonesy Yelling At Me From The Trash Can
#58
Woke Him Up From His Nap In The Quiche Box And Ruined His Day
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
Wondering if he ate the quiche first then fell asleep on a full belly
#59
I Can Still Hear This Picture
#60
This Cat Lives Across The Road From Me. I Fed Him A Snack Once And Now He Screams Every Night At My Kitchen Window
#61
Tried To Get A Pic Of The Daily Garden Haul But It Was Also Her Dinner Time
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
There is cafe near me called the cat and cucumber
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Rawrrr
#63
Frodo, Arguing Her Point After She Was Caught Stealing A Full Stick Of Butter
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
"If you fed me every hour on the hour then i wouldn't have to steal the food would I"
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
my cats can actually open the fridge door! the first time they done it my missus blamed me for leaving the door open.
#65
It’s My Birthday So Here’s My Yelling Boy!
#66
Frodo Yelling For Some Shredded Cheddar Cheese
#68
Cinnamon Says Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#71
Korean Cat Go Reaow
#72
Hazy Is Wondering Why In God's Name Isn't Anyone Feeding Her, She's Starving To Death?!?!?!
#73
Every Pic Of Her Looks Like This Because She Never Stops Yelling
#74
This Is Crawlspace Cat. He’s A Neighborhood Cat That Got Stuck In Our Crawlspace. We Heard Him Scratching At The Door And Let Him Out. Now He Brings Us Mice And Asks For Pets
#75
Not A Moment Of Silence Since She Walked Up To Me Purring And Meowing At The Spca. No Regrets
#76
Today In Images U Can Hear: My Cat Kenzo Going To The Vet
Billy The Kid 4 years ago
NOOOOOO! WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THIS TO ME?! YOURE NO LONGER MY OWNERS!
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Lori T Wisconsin 4 years ago
The internet was created so we can post and view cat pics. Period.
Must Be Bored Again 4 years ago
I had a patient that shared this story with me. His grown kids always complained about how freakin loud his cat was whenever they came to visit. He never got it, never any problem with cat being noisy. Then one day he got hearing aids and now all he says all day to the cat is "BE QUIET!" His kids loved it.
Lori T Wisconsin 4 years ago
The internet was created so we can post and view cat pics. Period.
Must Be Bored Again 4 years ago
I had a patient that shared this story with me. His grown kids always complained about how freakin loud his cat was whenever they came to visit. He never got it, never any problem with cat being noisy. Then one day he got hearing aids and now all he says all day to the cat is "BE QUIET!" His kids loved it.
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