Why Do Cats Sit On Us?

And why it feels so great

Photo by Mel Elías on Unsplash

Do you also feel utterly blessed when your cat chooses to spend her evening sitting on you? Of course, you do, unless you really need a bathroom break!

Lap cats are every cat parent’s dream come true, but why do our little furry friends sit on us in the first place?

Just so you know, I’ll be referring to any cat as “she” because “it” doesn’t sound right to me.

#1 You’re a warm mammal

Ever noticed how your cat sits by the windows, desperately trying to catch every sun ray? Or how she doesn’t seem to mind hot summers that much?

Well, there’s a reason for that: cats love the heat, especially the short or medium-haired ones. It’s believed that the ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat.

This small but feisty feline lives in the African savannah and has adapted to its hot climate. Also, a cat’s body temperature is higher than ours, at about 101 degrees.

So one of the reasons your cat sits on you is because you provide her that extra warmth she seeks.

#2 Your cat wants your attention

That warm lap of yours is not only a heat source! It also comes with two hands that provide the perfect…