This is a true story! When I lived in a two story house the phone was on a small table with two chairs beside it at the top of the stairs in a nook. Ms Kitty and her grown kitten owned the house, of course!
Anyway, one day I heard voices from upstairs. I was alone in the house and was mystified. I crept quietly up the stairs. Ms. Kitty and C'mere were up there by the phone, each sitting upright in their own chair. As I watched,
Ms.Kitty put out her paw and pressed the talk button on my answer phone. They both listened to all the messages, looking exactly like two secretaries.
I laughed so hard that I collapsed on the stairs with helpless tears.
From then on, they listened at least once a day.
Ever afterwards, I had to explain to my friends that I might not get my phone messages, because I never could teach my secretary how to use the "save" button!