Every cat owner is familiar with the unique ways their feline friends communicate. They purr, meow, jump in our faces, and weave between our legs when we try to walk. They also habitually knock things off counters to seek attention or express boredom. While sometimes puzzling, these behaviors are part of the fascinating world of cat communication. 

There's a whole world to discover when you can interpret a cat's vast vocabulary of chirps and meows. They'll tell you when they're hungry, feeling affectionate, and if they're feeling threatened or in pain. Each meow is a unique expression waiting for you to decipher.

A meow is an all-purpose sound. A cat may use "meow" as a greeting, a command, an objection, or an announcement. For instance, a cat might use a specific type of meow, like 'Shalom' or 'Ciao', to greet you when you come home. Many have observed their cats walking around the house, meowing to themselves.

Chirps and trills are how a mother cat tells their kittens to follow them. Aimed at you, it probably means your cat wants you to follow them, usually to their food bowl. If you have more than one cat, you'll often hear them converse with each other this way.

Purring is usually a sign of contentment. Cats purr whenever they're happy, even while they're eating. Sometimes, however, a cat may purr when they're anxious or sick, using their purr to comfort themselves, like a child sucking their thumb.

Chattering, chittering, or twittering are your cat's noises when watching birds or squirrels in the window. They usually translate to excitement, or they may be contemplating snack time.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers and cat lovers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many cat-themed shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the subject of the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.