Ruth and Mark Adams of Northampton, England claim their 12-year-old cat Smokey can purr as loud as 92 decibels, which is what you’d experience while watching a 737 land. While most cats only purr at 25 decibels, Smokey’s purr can drown out the TV or phone conversations.
In addition to being loud, Smokey also makes noise constantly. “She even manages to purr while she eats. The only time she is quiet is when she is asleep,” Ruth tells the Daily Mail. “It’s either adorable or annoying, depending on what mood you’re in. You don’t even have to stroke her to start a purring session. Often she’ll do it for no reason.”