OMG! The sound made by a myriad of cats wanting food!!!!

[ailsagirl]

The poster writes:

These are my farm cats, not stray in any way. They live a happy life outside keeping mice out of my house and barns.
Yes, they were fed more than that, I just didn't see any reason to tape their entire meal.

I am not complaining about feeding them, I just recorded this because I thought this little ritual was funny and might bring a smile to a few people.

They certainly seem healthy (I hope)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Noisy little buggers!

[ailsagirl]

2. Really! When I first watched this, I nearly jumped out of my skin!!

[Yavin4]

3. Not one "Thank you". Not a one. n/t

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. They prefer to send thankyou notes later.

[MLAA]

5. It made me think of the movie The Birds...uh only cats! Eek!

[lunasun]

6. I don't know if it is like this anymore but I was in Italy a long time ago and

and stray cats were like sacred cows. I was walking in an area at dusk and I guess they recognized a guy that came to feed them that was coming from another direction and out of every little hiding space they popped out and started meowing like that . I love cats but it was meowing from every direction
ETA
I just looked seems it's still like that there ...
"h a free cat might sound like one’s up for adoption at zero cost, in Italy we’re talking about freely living outdoor cats. And get this, they are protected by the Italian law enforced by a well insinuated cat culture. Sure like everywhere else in the world, anti-cat people might do mean things to a gatto libero or incessantly bother the nearest feline colony. But these are protected and the cat guardians and the feline colonies they’re responsible for have every right to stay and be where the cats have claimed territory. "

[3catwoman3]

9. When I waas in Rome in 1974, there were cats...

...everywhere in the Colloseum. Little lions. It seemed strangely appropriate.

[lunasun]

11. I like cats so it was cool because they are taken care of by the citizens they looked cared for just

free wheeling cats . Cool experience @ the Colloseum I like that image -little lions

[Grammy23]

16. When we were in Italy in 2002,

We went to Cinqua Terra and enjoyed the tiny towns there. In one place (I forget exactly which one) we had lunch. The cafe where we ate was outdoors and faced an open public space that had benches. Every bench had cats lounging around sleeping, draped over the arms and sitting in the shade under the benches. It was clear that this was THEIR space and no one dared suggest that they scoot! 😂😂😂😂 One of the more bedraggled puss cats was asleep atop a metal garbage can. Obviously the King of that domain. 😺

[lunasun]

17. I can see it! Great picture you painted with your post. I heard the culture has changed a lot

and wasn't sure if cats still rule. Cat love there not going away.

[MFM008]

7. They look good

Healthy eyes and such.
Just supplementing their mouse diet ....

[Leith]

8. They Are Acting Like Grown-Up Kittens

And you are mommie.

Every cat I've ever had has meowed as I got food out for him. It's funny to hear a whole group of them doing it.

[Angry Dragon]

10. my cats liked it

[Bayard]

12. Last time I counted

I have about 20 "barn" cats. Most of them hang out on my front porch though. Haven't had any new ones show up the past few years, thank goodness. They're all spayed/neutered, FAT, and civilized--they eat out of bowls. They all have names, and love their peoples.

My two indoor cats were quite interested in that video!

[fleur-de-lisa]

15. You are awesome!

I have 7 in my yard, but no barn. All spayed and fat.

[ailsagirl]

20. You are pretty awesome yourself, fleur-de-lisa!!

Good for you!!

[ailsagirl]

19. You are fantastic!!!!!!!!

Thank you for what you do!!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

13. I love cats.

In the past I have had some in my life. Not right now, because at present it would be irresponsible for me to have a cat or three, because I'm in a place in my life where I'm doing a lot of travelling. I do have friends who could help out, but for now I'll remain cat free. Someday, oh someday when I can no longer travel, I will revert to being a crazy cat lady.

[crazycatlady]

24. I could have written your post

I travel a lot for work (months at a time) and it is just not fair to kitties.

However, when I retire from political staffing, I'm going to be a crazy cat lady. My future kitties will be named after some of the cities I've worked in (Lexington, Raleigh, Portland, Vancouver, etc)

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

25. Someday if I meet a lady with a bunch of cats with

names like that, I'll know it's you!

[Goblor]

14. True and

beautiful. Thank you!

[crazycatlady]

18. Love the video

I have a soft spot in my heart for loud vocal kitties.

[ailsagirl]

21. I didn't know they could make such a loud sound!!

[crazycatlady]

23. you were obviously never in the car with my late Tabby en route to the vet

He was a loudmouth to start out with. When he was in the dreaded carrier going to the V-word, that sound was turned up to max volume.

I would give anything to hear that loud meow just one more time. I should have recorded it and made it my ringtone.

[ailsagirl]

27. I know...

It's so hard to lose a beloved cat

[jpak]

22. I hope they get some love too

What a bunch of cuties!

[MontanaMama]

26. You're kidding me???

That's crazy!!! Never seen anything like that.

I have a 15 year old kitty named Louis, who pulls this same act every single morning to get his dental treat and again when I get home from work and anytime in between if he thinks I'll fall for it. He drives me insane with the crying until he gets the darned treat. How much food do you go through a month? Just curious!?