Well, this story is really moving along, ain’t it!? And sure, it is common to speak to cats and dogs as if they actually understand you. But what’s the point here?

Dogs might understand people, to a degree. However, I grew up with cats, and not only do I not think they understand people, they probably wouldn’t let on even if they did.

Unrelated historical note: August 15th is Ferragosto, a national holiday in Italy that originated in ancient Rome. It was created by the emperor Augustus to reward people with a day of rest during the harsh heat of August. The Catholic Church later moved the holiday from August 1 to August 15 for religious purposes. Today, Ferragosto is more or less a mandatory summer holiday for many people, lasting up to two weeks. Be sure to wish your friends and family “Buon Ferragosto!”