Okay, so the other day I was trying to figure out this whole “why do cats stand on you” thing. It’s kinda weird, right? One minute you’re chilling on the couch, the next you’ve got a furry, purring weight on your chest. So, I decided to do a little digging and, well, observe my own cat, Mittens.
My Investigation Process
First, I grabbed my notebook and pen – gotta document everything, you know? Then, I settled onto the sofa, making myself comfy and inviting. I figured the best way to understand this behavior was to, well, experience it firsthand.
- Waited Patiently: I sat there, scrolling through my phone, pretending to be engrossed in something. It took a while, but sure enough…
- The Approach: Mittens sauntered over, gave me that classic cat look (you know the one), and then…
- The Climb: She hopped up, no hesitation, and started kneading my stomach like it was a pile of fresh dough. Ouch.
- The Standoff: Finally, she plopped down right on my chest, all curled up and purring like a little motor.
I repeated this a few times over the next couple of days, trying different positions – sitting up, lying down, even on the floor. Every single time, boom, instant cat-on-human action.
My Observations and Thoughts
It got me thinking. From what I observed, it seemed like a few things were going on:
- Warmth: I’m basically a giant, walking heating pad, right? Makes sense.
- Security: When Mittens is on me, she’s up high, surveying her kingdom (aka, the living room). Plus, she’s close to my heartbeat, which might be comforting.
- Attention: Let’s be real, it’s hard to ignore a cat when it’s standing on your vital organs. She knows I’ll pet her and give her some love.
- Marking Territory: Cats have scent glands all over them. So, by walking and kneading on me, Mittens is basically saying, “This human is MINE.”
So, yeah, that’s my little experiment. It’s not exactly scientific, but I feel like I have a better understanding of why cats do this quirky thing. Basically, they’re warm, secure, attention-seeking, territory-marking little furballs. And we love them for it!
