Billi Loves Leaves | BilliSpeaks
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 2. 02. 2022
- This one requires a bit of patience! I promise the cuteness at the end is worth it though đ„° Itâs a great example of how the buttons augment the natural non-verbal communication of a feline interacting with a human. I also stan a mischievous Billi đč
Billi is a female domestic shorthair, she's 13 years old, her favorite word is mad.
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I think she might also be using "come" as "follow" when she wants you to follow her physically or follow where she is directing her attention, so "come look" is "follow me and look (at the outside/leaves)"
I think she may also use "look" to mean, "watch me as I demonstrate." So she said, "Look" and then went and stared at the door. LOL
MAKES-SENSE (0BVIUSLY)
In some languages, "come", "go", "travel", "follow", and "lead", are all the same word.
I love that she uses a combination of meows, verbal, and the buttons to communicate.
Me too! Itâs all about increasing our communication, not replacing it đ€
Sometimes I wonder if sheâs trying to teach her mom the language of meow since mom is teaching her human language?
@@MeriLizzie Probably.
I mean, cats have specific meows for things, so I don't see how she *isn't* trying (with Great patience) to teacher her human how to speak cat.
dont forget the body language, its important too!
Billi's "Mrows" get me every time. So unique!
Mrreh compilation when?
@@urchin5933 , fans with editing software, make it happen!
Shes so intelligent that I sometimes tend to forget that she is a cat after all and might want to roll in the leaves and chase birds once in a while. Thats exactly want she wanted, but she didnt have the word for "doing cat things". I have been watching her progress for quite some time now and Ive noticed something about her. She usually doesnt spam buttons, She takes her time and carefully gives inputs. But when she doesnt have a button for a word, the panic button smash comes in. "look, look, look, come, watch"
I am in awe of this channel. I started thinking it was a very cute hoax. Then moved to the very real idea that all cats are perceptive but it's just Billi who is better at making "happy coincidences" with her buttons. Now I'm convinced she puts careful consideration into what she's trying to say. And what she says isn't limited to immediate needs like food or pets. Simply amazing!
I disagree that it is "panic smashing". I think she pushes buttons multiple times for emphasis.
I think it's somewhere in between. Hey i need a word i don't have, it's like this word look at this word and think of something like it. Think of this word outside the box.
@@cautiouslycynical9786 Humans truly underestimate other creatures
@@d3l3tes00n Yes. But it's more like we fear the possibility of some animals possessing intelligence.
Being able to communicate verbally has made Billi the happiest cat!
I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear mel
@@AxxLAfriku Damned bot, go away!
@@laras678 He's got a real channel :P
I don't think they need that to be the happiest cats !
@@AxxLAfriku Now don't exaggerate.
How many times a day would you say she summons you with her buttons? đ€Ł
Itâs constant đčđč
@@BilliSpeaks đ€Ł
Give a cat a fish, and she'll eat for a day. Give a cat a button to ask for fish, and she'll eat for a lifetime.
@@Catherinzsl đđđ Excellent adaptation.
Billi turned into a loaf there for a secđ
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She was really thinking on how to make Mom understand what she meant heheh
That was amazing. Billi doing what she can to get outside to investigate that very intriguing leaf pile. I had a calico cat many years ago that used to hide in piles of autumn leaves because they camouflaged her at the bottom of trees. She would then wait patiently until a squirrel got too close and POUNCE!! Fortunately, she only made contact once. Scared all three of us. But, the leaf stalking continued.
I was surprised that Billi wasn't MAD that you cut her bird stalking..err I mean bird watching short. Perhaps she thinks she can get back outside another time to "look at the leaves" and try again to rid the world of those dangerous flying dinosaurs.
The kiss when she has her harness on melts my heart every time â„ïž
She always tilts her head back when sheâs ready for it đ€
@@BilliSpeaks too cute! đ
@@BilliSpeaks My kitty does that same thing when she wants a head kiss! đ»
Guess Iâm not the only one kissing cat on the head lol I have two⊠moma & her 7mon old son! What a pair sheâs not 2 yet so thereâs lots of playing, I swear they play leap frog outside & inside lol
how AGGRESSIVE she was with the petting at 4:46 LOL
"This is MY human who takes me to the crunchy leaves!"
Looks like she wants human fingers to clean teeth lol
She is such a sweet girl. The weather here is terrible right now, and my cats, so used to going outside when I get home, just don't understand why I have made the weather bad and why I am not taking them out. Clearly, I am a god with feet of clay.
Or a really inept human servant. đž
đ€Łđ€Ł We just can't make everything happen the way they want it! I've decided to get a set of buttons for my dog---4 months of trying to explain the car is broken (totaled in a crash) and other cars aren't my car so no car rides right now. Today, he went up to a truck around the block and wanted to ride in it! Poor guy!
I love that you kiss her on the top of her head every time you put her harness on! đ„°
I got late for my class watching this... i'm the teacher
Billi is too precious
Worth it.
One year for a whole year my old boy decided he was an outdoor cat. He forgot there was an indoors at all. I literally sat outside with him every night on the couch under cover and wrapped him in blankets and kept him dry. I had the capacity, and it was the best time hanging out together. He passed away last year at the age of 20, and Iâm grateful for every moment we shared. He was my best little buddy. Billi reminds me of him in a way, I think itâs the intelligence and communication. We didnât have buttons, but he knew I knew what he was saying. It is a special bond to have that level of trust and understanding.
RIP Little Cat đđââŹ
Billi is BEST GIRL
YES
I love how billi tries to express herself and her needs
Lol!đ€Ł The way she careened for the door, outside is absolutely what she wanted. Good Girl Mom! đž
Billi stands so still while you put her harness on. A couple of my cats go outside on leash and they are great once we get started. But they can be wiggle monsters getting them into their gear. Maybe they are too excited to stand still. Billi's harness seems very easy on/off, too
Sheâs learned through the years that if she stands still she gets outside faster I think! đč
@@BilliSpeaks And if she waits for the head kiss. đ
@@LindaVernon the head kiss gets me every time â€ïž
Wiggle monsters lol
Sheâs so pretty in that afternoon sunlight đ„° glamorous, smart old lady
I love seeing her fur in the sunlight. Her fur colors are so beautiful and she looks even softer in the sunlight.
Aww Billy needs a patio where she can look at leaves and birds at all times
We have one!
I love how she's come so far that now, when she can't get across what she's trying to say, instead of pushing "mad" she just goes and hunches with her back to you for a minute, tail going, and centers herself before coming back and trying again.
Is that from today? Why do I have 2 feet of snow outside, and there are leaves to pounce in elsewhere? :)
I think they moved to Florida
My sense of American weather is foggy. It looks cooler than I had pictured Florida.
@@deborahbarry8458 Southern states do have fall - ish. In Texas we sometimes get "fall" right before Christmas. Though unfortunately there aren't many pretty red trees near where I live. Mostly just brown đ
"Mom, can we go out, get some fresh air?" Billi said, probably.
Billi sitting there like âugh, I have to repeat this? đâ
Good morning Billi and mummy from the united aran Emirates. đ
After my morning prayers I watch Billiâs videos.
Awww Billi is absolutely beautiful in natural light outside.
Her fur is shiny when she sits in sunlight. She looks so healthy and beautiful. đ»
Heheh, my girl does the same thing when I bring her inside after a walk. She hates coming back in, so she'll grumble and growl about it. Sometimes when it's too cold for her to go out, I'll just hold her outside the screen door, so she can at least look out for a while. But if I indulger her too long, she'll start growling and hissing, angry that I'm not _actually_ letting her outside. If Sadako had the choice, she'd be a little ragamuffin homeless cat. But she doesn't, so the poor thing has to endure warmth and shelter. XD
that something i have trouble with, my cat always andwill be going as they please, i just keep them in for two to thre month in so they understand that we are family now, then they can go have a walk outside wild and unleashed, i'd rather have them die by accident than sorrow and boredom from beeing locked in doors, even i can't lock my bedroom window fo more than a few hours when its freezing cold outside, luckily the worst we'd havee recently was -4°C still felt quite cosy in mylittle room, i'd say 11 is best
Edit : i try to adopt around the start of winter so the 2-3month locked in doesn't feel like restrain but cosyness/shelter, we also notice the cat will bond to the one he/she/it spent the first night with, either by choice or not
@@zistorbar It's your choice, but I feel like having indoor/outdoor cats creates too much risk, in the long term. Their lifespan will typically be halved. They're more exposed to infectious disease from other cats, most notably distemper and feline AIDS. They are also likely to suffer injury at some point. Territorial disputes and animal attacks happen all too often. In my opinion, there are other more compromising solutions that will help your cats stay safe, and also remain stimulated.
You could take your cats out for walks, like I do. They go out at least three times a day, and once a night, unless the weather is bad. I prefer this option, because we get to explore together as a bonding exercise. Honestly, my girl could probably go without her harness, and would just shadow beside me. But I don't want her killing songbirds, she's just too good at it! XD Also, her leash can extend a lot. Three lengths worth of elastic cord, so she has the option to wander under supervision.
Another idea is to build a "cattio." Just an enclosed area outside, attached to the house so they can come and go. Sort of like a chicken run, but a little more durable, and with more climbing/perching areas. If I had the time and money, I'd love to build one myself. It would be a nice addition to my garden, and the veggies would attract those yummy insects she likes.
In any case, it's your decision how to keep your cats. I just wish them well. ^_^
@@MadamFoogie same with castration, i don't mind as much fo males, as i don't think they would notice "not being able to procreate" as strongly as a female, but i don't want to cut it away before at least 1 litter is born, i'd rather have the females neuteured, a few years later than at 8 months (don't really recal whats the point they usually force us to get it done) when the choice is mine
@@zistorbar I can understand that to an extent. My first cat was allowed one litter before she was spayed, so she got to have the experience of motherhood once. I think that's fair, so long as the kittens are all adopted and accounted for.
The biggest problem here is how often queens go into heat. They can pump out five litters a year, which is terrible for cat overpopulation. In some places, congestion is so bad that they have no choice but to euthanize every animal they catch.
And, to answer your question, females are spayed at four months here, through the Humane Society. Which is also when they're ready to be adopted, fully vaccinated, microchipped and socialized. But if you go through a breeder, it's a lot easier to get an intact juvenile with a healthy record. However, it's a flat adoption price, so you'll have to pay for the vaccines and licensing yourself. At least, that was my experience from my roommate getting a bred cat.
@@MadamFoogie the heaterest cat i remember having had a litter once in two to three year, didn't had mor than 4, from childhod, the motherhen first ever cat i've got in a smal village surrounded by patturage and a few horses
I like the transliteration of the meows đ
Glad sheâs enjoying outdoor time. Cats love nature đ„°
You can see how stimulated she is by the birds. Brain and senses on alert, totally focused. (:
The way she protested to stay outside đ Love that she gets outside time whenever she wants â€đ I hope to one day walk my cats outside with a harness, it would make them super happy
I caught myself saying âhmm?â today and sounding like Billiâs button
When I pick up my cat Stache to take him inside after our leash walk, I get hissed at!
Bring a pile of leaves inside for her without her knowing/seeing you do it and film her reaction when she sees them inside đđđđđ đ
My God, I'm starting to think in button-ese! Zero patience required. I got it right off the bat. Its not michief...its a love of communication with you.
03:40
âWe gotta go inside...â
âHeck no!â
âNo?..â
âNope!.â
I am so glad that Billi has a full life, people who care for her and a way to express herself more than almost any other cat! You don't know the joy that your videos bring to my heart!
Ya add the âleafâ button. I think if you put âleavesâ you or dad might think someone or something âleavesâ
"We gotta go inside"
"What's this 'we' business?"
I agree Billi, sometimes it's nice to just sit outside and enjoy nature
I bet Billie could spend an afternoon sitting in the leaves in the dappled sun.
Me: Wish cats talk
Billi: yes
Our cat is 16. Years ago when we got a dog and was training the dog commands like sit, lay, no, etc, Mimi picked up on it. So sheâll do those commands. However, she verbally says, mom, momma and no. My mom gets a kick out of how smart she is. Iâm going to send her this video now! Then sheâll know itâs not just Mimi. If we give them the time to learn, they will! She knows some sign language and understands kiss and will kiss me.
Last year a scooped leaves into a box to take in for my cats. It was about half full. Fights ensued.
That can mean only one thing! Each cat gets their own box of leaves! đž
My cat Miss Kitty is just like this. Shes intelligent, loyal, and 100 million years old. If I gave her this she'd write Shakespeare in a week.
Aww, it was nice to see Billi on a little adventure to the Outside.
I was waiting for her to press Mad when she came inside đ
Outdoors is like TV for Bili. Dogs like to romp and follow trails, cats like to find a nice place to sit or lay and watch the world.
The loaf of misunderstoodness
There is no âjust birdsâ Birds are exciting!
(Peter Lorre voice) The birdies... the little birdieees... they're so pretty... đž
You now need to fill a box with leaves for her. đș
I wish the buttons had been available when my Siamese rescue, Sun, was alive. He was the single most intelligent cat I've ever shared my life with, and he had a huge vocabulary. He was very good at communicating even without buttons and I can only imagine how much better his live would have been if he had had access to talking buttons. He was diabetic and he would bring me to his testing spot (where his glucometer and notebook with all his blood glucose readings was) and "ask" me to test his blood glucose levels anytime he didn't feel well. His levels were always too high when he did that, and he was letting me know that he needed me to fix it. He was so smart!
Her little protesting sounds are SO cute
such a sweet and happy kitty. I love how Billi sits to get her jacket on before you all go outside
3:05 the way the sunlight hits her fur is AMAZING
awww she looks gorgeous in the sun and the leaves
I had almost forgotten Billy is a normal cat before watching her do a normal cat thing like this.
She's totally enjoyed being outside âș
I love the whole putting on harness and kiss on top of the head. So precious! â€ïž
She gets a kiss every time her harness gets put on!
Amazing how a cat can learn things like this, đ
"No, no we really don't have to go inside mom" lol
Aww, Billi waiting to scare you! Not in a âhuntingâ sense, but in a playful one! It makes me wonder if cats are able to sense humor and if they play jokes on us
Always having a mug of coffee in your hand is the most relatable thing.
anytime I see a pet using push to talk buttons properly it just leaves me stunned and blown away by it
"Want look soon" could alternatively mean she was waiting for you at the top of the stairs, staring at you.
So confirms the belief that dogs have owners but cats have staff!!đđ
She's such a sweet cat. Don't just listen to words made by the kitty. Lol you must watch WHAT SHE DOES to communicate. She's doesn't use your language, but she CAN communicate
" I am sorry Billy I dont understand can you try again?"
That is what SIRI would say
Omg! Everyone who ever thought only dogs got excited about walks was wrong!
Billi needs a catio!
I was totally waiting for "mad all-done walk" when you went back upstairs, lol.
I loved that little kiss on her head when you put the harness on â€
Aww, those wet, toothy rubbins always get me. Definite yes, that's a happy Billi. đ»
It's obvious that Billi just wanted another treat.
Is no one gonna talk about her sitting there patiently waiting for billi to press the buttons?
My Florida dogs never knew leaves until I moved north. Now I keep captive leaf piles on the deck and their fenced in area to play and do their doggy business in. Izzy the cat couldnât be more disinterested, except for the birds.
I love this cat, she helps us understand that cats have wants and needs just like us
3:50 the cat version of "noo my leeaaaveesss"
I think she wanted you to look when you go up the stairs so you donât get scared by her. Then she realized humans are dumb so she was like ok outside good too.
1:36 âIm sorry billi i donât understand.â
*Billi starts to pout*
You're such a good Mom, Kendra, and Billie always looks so different in natural lighting, much lighter in color, thank you for sharing!
"We gotta go inside" "But MOOOOOOM"
Billi Knows Best about wanting to stay outside on a golden warm day!
I didnt realize she layed down the second she got out the door lmao
It occurs to me that this is like a ouija board for living animals.
Mom, I think Billi needs a new button for leaves!
Billi is such a cutie. I can only hope to teach my cat to use buttons for words
Feel like Billi chooses not to meow cause she's got the words.
She makes the same protest meow my girl does when I bring her back in. But sheâs so much happier when she can go outside on her leash a few times a few. She just sniffs around and lies down and looks around. I think she feels she can see more when sheâs outside than just at the window.
I just love that you put her in a harness. So much better and safer for everyone and everything.
One of your best videos so far. It shows part of your confusion and the patience you have to have, the learning process, of both of you, her desires, her mannerisms, her enjoyment of outside. I really enjoyed this video!
What a cutie Billie is - u 2 are such fun!
U both have so much patience. Communicating with
each other this way look like its well worth the effort : )
A billi protest noise is a wonderful thing
When billieâs happy the whole world is too!
Sheâs soo beautiful in the sunlight. Supermodel!
So sweet! Guess she needs a leaves button! Haha!
Weather or other outside words might be a good next step for concepts to teach her! Like LEAF, TREE, RAIN, SNOW, maybe even HOT and COLD, though that might be difficult since it's a little bit subjective, especially between species that don't have the same internal body temperature.
I have been trying to teach my three cats cold and warm. We donât have buttons but they understand a lot of words and respond to them. But when they want to go in the garage and itâs cold outside I want them to understand that they are not gonna like it and are gonna wanna come in two seconds later.
Um don't think Billi can learn snow in Florida... But who knows this year there has been some really freaky snow dumps.
@@nikkiewhite476 Ah, didn't realize they moved to Florida, but yeah.
Looks like 'leaf ' could be useful. And 'rain' -- I think Mom uses the 'wet' button for rainy weather, but 'wet' is also used if Billi gets wet. I can see 'rain' being useful when the 'outside' she wanted is wet and therefore not pleasant to go out in.
It's so amazing seeing how the cat knows what they are pressing and even look for the humans reaction. Cats really are such simple and loving creatures I really want to try this when I can get a cat. I miss my cats I've always connected with them so deeply.
This is the cutest darn thing Iâve ever seen.
Billi want look *walks away* "Oh, Billi wants to look at leaves."
Billi looks beautiful in the sunlight