What It Means When Your Cat Curls Up On The Couch With You - Plus 5 More Behaviours And The Meaning Behind Them

Sep 26, 2018

We cat owners know that, despite the fact that we spend much of our time with these adorable pets, we never quite know what is going through their heads.

Many cat owners wonder if these clever creatures are just taking certain actions to receive food from us, and other times we see our felines act out what we believe is true affection for us.

Here are six foolproof signs that cats truly do care for us and consider us their companions.

When you’re lying on the couch or in bed, relaxing, and your cat comes up to you, this is a sign that they trust you and return your love.

It’s not just a sign of him or her simply wanting affection, it also shows that they value your time and want to be near you, especially during your relaxation time.

After all, cats value their relaxation almost as much as they value their food, and they think of this time as most important.

If the concept of going out and buying food is confusing to a cat, you can bet that working on a laptop or reading a book is just as hard to understand!

The concept of failing an assignment or missing a deadline is lost on them; all they understand is their love for you and their desire for your attention. So when they sit on your keyboard all day, follow you around, and seem to block you from professional goals, just remember, it’s all out of love.

Cats may not show their affection as blindly and enthusiastically as dogs, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t miss us while we’re gone. As the alpha of the pact, you are the protector of the home and, therefore, the protector of its furry residents. Cats know that their owners will be back, but still worry about us when we’re out there in the wild.

When you do finally return, many cats will show that they are thrilled with noisy meowing or some simple leg rubbing. Don’t be frustrated if you can’t easily get through the door, it’s just your kitty companion showing you that you are loved and missed.

Drooling is a sure-fire sign that your cat is enjoying the love and pets you are giving to him or her. Not all cats use this sign to show affection – and likely, none of them use it intentionally – but drooling is even a step above meowing for kitties to show their appreciation when their human shows them love and affection.

Humans and felines may have different views of what constitutes a nice gift, but the simple act of a cat bringing an item to his or her human shows that they care about your wellbeing. After all, kitties don’t grasp the concept of a grocery store. For all we know, cats think that we are gone all day “hunting.” To lighten the load and help feed the family, a loving cat companion will likely bring you a little something to help out.

As we all know, felines can be a tricky creature to read.

We may never know whether cats are judging us or not, but if your kitty shows even one of these six signs, he or she truly loves you.

Does your cat display any of these behaviors? All cats are different and show their love in different ways, just like us humans. Compare these behaviors of your cats with your friends, and see just how different our furry friends truly are.