"or the behavior being a commonplace among cats. ; ) "
Yep.....a good point, perhaps plan a. was still the best one here.
I will have more of an update on the saga of "Bogie" and his constant communication with his devoted owner soon. Much has been investigated and all posts are very much appreciated. I have learned a lot about cats and people in this process.
Jan in Portland
You could try one more thing.....
upload a video of Bogie's meowing to Youtube and maybe we can figure out what hes trying to tell you.
I want to hear his version of whats going on.
Good idea from JanBeth. You tube!
If I can get my daughter to come over with her camera and do it, I will. It would give everyone a chance to put more of their 2 cents in!
Actually, the breeder (after 25 years of breeding these ragdolls) feels that he is a cat who simply wants A LOT of attention. I give him plenty of love and attention (especially having a lifelong tendency to people pleasing and cat pleasing) . In fact, my therapist would say I am a complete "co-dependent caretaker" with him!
He actually reminds me of my two grandchildren who live nearby. "More! Can we have this? Can we have that? More grandma, more!" They are insatiable, especially with wanting playtime and attention. I have ways to stop their constant wanting more. With Bogie, it's different. The more I talk to him, the more insistent and loud the meowing becomes. Finally, if I don't pick up the ball to play or don't run for "hide and seek", he waltzes away for a little quiet time. Soon to return with some loud, startling meows! I usually succumb.
Jan
Many owners would love such acknowledgement. I have not gone back over things and am sure it was noted, but he needs another cat. This is NOT uncommon in Ragdolls. It would be interesting to see a video.
In response to Jan H. and others regarding the idea of bogie needing another cat, it seems to be the general consensus among quite a number of breeders I have talked to in the past six months that adding another cat could either be a solution (if it was "the right" cat) or it could be more issues to deal with. There are many scenarios that could develop with one more cat and no one knows until it is tried.
Jan M
If he wants attention, and that seems to be your impression, then another cat will provide that when you do not want to. I am not sure what "other issues" concern you, but two cats are virtually always more than twice the fun and less than twice the effort. If he is just a talker, then another cat will not stop that. However, your tolerance for it seems to be affected by your feeling that he is complaining/seeking attention rather than just talking. So, another cat will sop up the attention you do not want to provide or will indicate to you that his talkativeness is NOT complaining/seeking attention. On the other hand, if this is his only "problem," he should be easy to rehome.
I adopted two adult ragdolls instead of just taking the 15 month old female. I did this because I felt it would be easier for the adjustment period with them being older and I actually had trouble choosing between them. The male Benito will be 3 this November and he is a talker. I don't know if it is because I also live with two mini macaws who can be real LOUD talkers but I don't find his meowing irritating. He can be irritating with it to other people. What I have learned is to try to understand what he is requesting. I have learned the difference in the sounds with what he is trying to tell me. I agree that some talkers don't really have a request or want something but just like to meow. Benito can be like this but have noticed he does not meow as much as when he first came home.
It may be that I am learning him and he does not need to talk so much. Maybe he feels more secure now. I know that having both cats helps this breed out with companionship. I am a full time student and work so my schedule changes semester to semester and I feel much better knowing the cats have eachother when no one is home. I also admit that Benito can be a very "needy" cat with human companionship. He LOVES people, even strangers. Julianna is more reserved but will also let anyone handle her and is way more relaxed than she was at the breeders.
I am sorry that you want to part with Bogie and I can feel your pain (I had to place a beloved pet years ago and still am sad about it) It is hard to have to do this. I wish you well with what ever you decide with Bogie.
Rebecca
Lot of Jans in this thread!
I would like to see a video too. So has Knoxfox decided to keep him and add a second Ragdoll to the menagerie?
knoxfox Wrote:The more I talk to him, the more insistent and loud the meowing becomes. Finally, if I don't pick up the ball to play or don't run for "hide and seek", he waltzes away for a little quiet time. Soon to return with some loud, startling meows! I usually succumb.
If there wasn't an ocean between us, I would suggest a deal: I take your adorably talkative cat and you take my autistic Sunny Jade!!!!
