Meet Indonesia’s animal whisperer

Special skill: It took Didi several years to hone her ability to communicate with animals. — Photo courtesy of Didi Almeyda

JAKARTA: Animal whisperer and author Didi Almeyda placed her hand on Picco, a black cat. The two shared a quiet moment together that spoke volumes despite the silence.“Talking to cats is a bit like talking to people. As with humans, I asked Picco for permission to ‘talk’ to him, ” said Didi.

“I started by sending love and positive vibes to him. I also assured him that he is loved and in a safe space.”As with other practitioners of her craft, she made reaching out to the 16-year-old feline look easy.