Oh I think it's real Mrs. D! LOL how cute. No, I know people who have had cats that at least sound like they are talking.

One of my late best friends had a cat who called her "Momma" plain and simple! It was not fake. She also meowed normally like a cat and other noises they make. This friend had always called herself "Momma" to her cat. You know..."Momma loves you..." etc., etc. And that cat DID call her Momma!