Biscuit
Owns a $60 cat bed. Sleeps in the Amazon box it came in.
Reading the meow
The chirp, the trill, the 5 a.m. yowl. Learn the common cat sounds and what your cat is asking for with each one.
Cat Communication Mastery
Understanding our feline friends.
Your cat has been talking to you for years. Learn what the meows, tail flicks, and slow blinks actually mean, and how to gently encourage friendlier sounds and habits.
Mrrp?
"Oh! You're home. I was not waiting by the door."
Meet Luna, our resident translator.
Videos/Courses
Short, structured lessons you can watch at your own pace, and every one of them is free. Each lesson is built around real cats in real homes.
Body language, ears to tail
Ears, eyes, whiskers, and tail tell you more than any meow. Spot a happy cat, a nervous cat, and a cat about to swat.
Training friendlier habits
Use treats, timing, and patience to shape softer vocalizations and calmer behavior. Less yelling at the door, more gentle hellos.
What is my cat saying?
A friendly starting point for new owners. The most common meows and signals, explained in plain English.
Calmer mornings
For owners of early risers and door yowlers. Simple routines that help your cat, and you, sleep a little longer.
Becoming a cat whisperer
Put it all together. Build real trust, read your cat at a glance, and have the kind of bond other cat owners notice.
Body Language Cheat Sheet For Cats
- Tail straight up
- Friendly and confident. This is a cat saying hello.
- Slow blink
- Trust and affection. Try blinking slowly back.
- Tail puffed like a bottle brush
- Startled or scared. Give some space.
- Ears flat and turned back
- Annoyed or afraid. Petting can wait.
- Showing the belly
- A sign of trust, but not always an invitation for a belly rub.
- Kneading with the paws
- Content and relaxed. A leftover kitten habit.
What Luna eats
Cats eat every day, so food is the one thing every cat owner buys over and over. These are the options we point friends to.
Fresh food, delivered
Smalls makes fresh, human-grade cat food and ships it to your door on a schedule you set. No store runs, no hauling heavy bags.
Kibble, treats and litter on autoship
Prefer to stick with your cat's usual food? Chewy's Autoship sends it automatically and knocks a little off the price.
Your cat on a mug or T-shirt
We turn your cat into a custom illustration and put it on a coffee mug or shirt. It makes a great gift for any cat person, including yourself. Every piece carries ArtOfMeow.com, so your cat helps spread the word.
- Email us a clear photo of your cat (or cats).
- We draw your cat and send you a preview.
- You approve it, and we print and ship.
Gear our cats approve of
A few products that help with play, comfort, and good behavior.
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The community
Share your cat's best photos and short videos, swap stories, and ask other owners what that strange noise means. Send us a photo or a short clip, and your cat could become one of our Almost Famous Cats.
Almost Famous Cats
Photos sent in by fellow cat lovers. A few sample posts are below to show you the idea.
Photos
Pepper
Removes pens from desks as a professional service.
Mochi
Has opinions about everything and shares all of them at full volume.
Coco
Learned to trill instead of yowl for breakfast. Took two weeks and a lot of treats.
Smokey
Just heard the treat bag from three rooms away.
Waffles
Was told it's Monday. Did not take it well.
How this started
It began with the yard cats in my neighborhood. With a little food, a lot of patience, and plenty of encouragement, I found I could shape how they talked to me. Loud demanding meows slowly turned into soft, friendly greetings.
If a handful of outdoor cats could learn that, the cat on your couch can too. Art of Meow is here to show you how.
James, founder (and Luna, chief translator)
Say Hello (or Meow;)
Share your cat picture(s) &/or stories, make suggestions, ask about merch, or just say Hello/Meow to a fellow cat lover.
James@ArtOfMeow.com