what a meow is worth

The Daily Telegraph (UK) reported about a woman who spent thousands to ensure her cat could meow again.

Jean Kelly said the £10,000 bill for Cadbury's throat-corrective surgery was worth it to hear him miaow again
Photo: STEVE NICHOLSON

Why did she need to hear him meow? If she was close to her kitty, Jean would have been able to read Cadbury's mind, obviating the need to communicate by meowing.

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Back to work today.

I had a good time in Brisbane. It was good to catch up with a number of friends and family.