Two Feral Cats Growling
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
December 5, 2019 6:34pm CST
Have been listening to two cats growling at each other. Not meowing, but growling. One is on my front porch. The other is in the yard. I know this usually means one of two things. Mating or Territory.
It has been going on for over 30 minutes now and they are just looking at each other. I think this is a territory issue. They both want the birds maybe from my bird feeder on the deck. Not sure, just guessing.
The funny part is one cat is solid black and looks just like the Dude. But my two cats stay indoors, they only go out in the screen room. And they are not allowed out in the screen room when I hear these cats.
And yes, they are also looking out the window, listening and watching the show. I am surprised the feral cats do not come up to the window where my cats are. They are busy apparently.
I went out on the porch just now, clapped my hands and they ran off but I still hear them growling. I hope whatever differences they have, they will get them straightened out without a fight.
If you have never heard this low pitched growl, it is pretty scary at first. Sounds like a dog. And then one of them had sort of a crying sound. Hard to explain. I just know I have never seen either of these cats before.
Has this happened in your yard or porch before? If so, what finally happened?
Hopefully they are gone for now. I hope the show is over, almost an hour now. I am done, signing off and will catch up tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
6 Dec 19
That also happens here with the stray cats about more than 20 of them. What's not cute is that they do that at midnight. Getting wakened by those growls and love sounds would make me freak out sometimes.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
6 Dec 19
@CarolDM those love calls could waken the entire community.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Dec 19
@Alexandoy These were something else, they were about to fight.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Dec 19
Yes I know that sounds and it gets on your nerves fast.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Dec 19
used to get those battles here quite oft. now that i've a 'herd' 'f ferals, they seem to keep the others out. last battle 'twas 'nder my back porch, which's right next to my bedroom. not pleasant to waken to'n the midst 'f the night.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Dec 19
@CarolDM perhaps those folks brought some 'f their cats, too? then 'gain, the ferals here're purty, so i reckon that aint'n indication, lol. i've got one 'f the older calico's to where she'll lemme pet her briefly, she's a dark beauty. 'd my eye'n her since first seen's a lil awkward kitten.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Dec 19
@crazyhorseladycx Maybe so, that makes sense.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
6 Dec 19
Yes it happens, there are times nothing happens but more often than not it ends in a fight...
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
6 Dec 19
When I lived in my other house the noise of wandering cats was pretty common. I can remember that growl well whether it be for mating or territory (as you said). Thankfully we don't have many cats wandering around here and I don't miss them.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Dec 19
I have heard the growls and sounds of stray cats in the night.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
6 Dec 19
Haven't heard any cat fights in a long time. Hope you had a good night.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
6 Dec 19
sorry the ruined your relaxation with all that noise. I hate when that happens!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Dec 19
@DocAndersen You are such a fun many today, so very true!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
6 Dec 19
@CarolDM :-) if only that worked in the online world!
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
6 Dec 19
Before I was not used to listening to that annoying sound of the cats. I used to stop it by splashing then a can of water and they run away. But now I realize that they are mating. Do I need to disturb them for our cat is a male? Nope. I let them finish.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Dec 19
@Nakitakona Fighting for territory.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
7 Dec 19
@CarolDM For they're done mating. Why are they too noisy when they're doing their things?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
6 Dec 19
It sounds like some guys I know!!!
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@wolfgirl569 (135791)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Dec 19
Yes I know that sound. Even females will do it. It gets aggravating fast.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Dec 19
Luckily all the outside cats here have not growled. They all get along just fine. After all Silky and Tux are daughter and father
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