People pretending to speak for their pets

[Catherine]

The story sounds interesting. I think having animals speak in stories makes sense. It allows the writer to communicate the whole story.
I agree it is better to try and understand what the pet is really saying. I am sure you could understand Misty. You were bonded to each other.  Interesting that you picture her as Hungarian, but speaking English. Is there a story behind that choice. 
Of course Misty was more sensible than the woman. She was a very sensible dog.


I can understand my guinea pigs much of the time. Usually they are asking about food or water. 
I could usually understand the cats that I had. I would have felt stupid making up  voices for them.
My lizards are simple in their communications and so are my snakes. I just have to work at understanding them. I don't need words for that.

I just can't picture making up voices.