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Phoenix61

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3. I had a cat, Spot, who could count and another, CJ, that apparently picked it up watching him.

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 09:36 AM

Yesterday

When Spot acted like he wanted me to open the door to go on the front porch he’d do that cat thing…yes…no…yes..no.. so I started counting to 3. I’d open the door then count one…two…three then shut the door . One he’d walk slow… two picking up speed.. three for the sprint. When he passed I quit doing that not realizing his shadow, CJ, had learned those words too…until the other day. Too funny to watch CJ sprint on three.🤣

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