Have you ever caught your cat staring at you with those big, soulful eyes and wondered; what is he or she really thinking? If you’re the proud parent of a rambunctious kitten or a dignified elder cat, your bond with your kitty might be more profound than you realized.
Cats are famous for being standoffish, but some of their sweetly goofy and affectionate moments may be them shouting, “You’re my mom!” From gentle kneading sessions in your lap to small “presents” they leave on your front porch, your cat may be exhibiting all the classic signs that you are its primary caregiver.
And yet, how can you be certain? Let’s get into the top 10 undeniable indications that your cat considers you to be its mom – and be ready to feel both flattered and entertained!
They Knead You
If your cat tends to push its paws on your lap or chest repeatedly, moving from left to right in a rhythmic motion, it’s doing what most people call ‘making biscuits’ or ‘kneading’.
It’s an inherited behavior from kittenhood when nursing kittens press on mom for milk. If your adult cat kneads you, it’s a sure sign of trust and security; just as it was being snuggled up against mom.
They Purr When Near You
The reassuring vibration of a purring cat is perhaps the most reassuring sound a ‘pawrent’ will ever hear. Okay, fine, cats purr when stressed, too, but generally speaking, it’s an indication of pure happiness. When your kitty curls up on your lap, closes its eyes tightly, and purrs away, it’s giving you the message that being near you represents safety.
They ‘Talk’ to You
Adult cats will not usually meow to other cats. Instead, they save their meowing for humans. If your cat is meowing, chirping, or even yowling when you walk in, they’re communicating with you just as they communicated with their mom as kittens. You’re special, and they won’t hesitate to remind you!
Tail Language
A content cat will have its tail in a question-mark pose or subtly quiver it when you enter the room. This cheerful routine is reserved for the ones whom they adore most.
If your cat greets you with a smiling, curved tail and perhaps a quivering tail too, that’s the feline version of the kid running out to hug their mom after being away the whole day.
They ‘Head Bunt’ You
When your cat gently headbutts or ‘head bunts’ you, it’s not playing around. It’s claiming you as part of its territory. This loving action is similar to how kittens greet their mother and littermates by rubbing pheromones and reestablishing bonds. Your cat considers you part of its inner circle.
They Lick You
Licking isn’t necessarily the most dignified way to show affection, but when your cat licks you, it’s showing you trust and intimacy. Cats lick one another in the wild to solidify social bonds. If your kitten gives your hand or face a few sloppy licks, it’s letting you know you’re family.
They Slow Blink at You
Slow blink is a ‘kitty kiss’: an affection sign when they’re in a good mood. When your kitty looks at you and reciprocates with a slow, long blink, it’s an unheard ‘I trust you.’ Slow-blink back to your kitty to confirm that you trust them, too!
They Bring You ‘Gifts’
Maybe you didn’t know this, but when your cat proudly drops a mouse, toy, or random object at your feet, it’s giving you a present as a sign of appreciation. It is a natural behavior based on a mother cat showing her kittens how to hunt and provide. To your cat, you are deserving of its best catch.
They Sleep Near You
Cats are most vulnerable when they’re sleeping, and sleeping close to you indicates that they feel absolutely secure. Wherever they snuggle up on your bed or sleep on your lap, your cat’s readiness to unwind in your presence indicates that it trusts you with its life – just as it would trust a caring mother.
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