Learning about a deaf cat makes Regan think about teaching animals simple signs, but she doesn't get into that right now. Most cats, at least to her understanding, are very contrary to learning things, anyway.

"I've been in once," she replies. "It was really nice! If I knew you were there and could sign, I would have started talking to you then. I'm Regan. 'Blue' is such a cool name. So is 'Copper,'" she adds, so the dog doesn't feel left out — whether or not it even knows its name fingerspelled.