Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me? | Google Questions Answered

[@nathanmarsh9503]

Cat: " This is my human; there are many like him, but this one is MINE"

[@jessicacollins8049]

This is my human this is my bed.

[@dougscott170]

That's not a yawn, that's your cats war face!

[@garyowens7454]

Without my human, I am just fine. Without me, it is useless.

[@KK-hq8jd]

Best use of this quote !!

[@steffiet3862]

@@garyowens7454 100% true and best comment!!

[@valerietomsic8454]

THERE is NOTHING like a cat walking on your back.....and nestling between your shoulder blades while also purring....OMG....BEST VIBE EVER!

[@nicksyoutubeaccount]

It's like a massage :)

[@GrayYeonWannabe]

my cat likes laying on my butt lol

[@valerietomsic8454]

@@nicksyoutubeaccount totally!

[@christinamann3640]

I regret that I didn’t flip over, or should I say, my boobs regretted it.

[@katherinebuchanan9350]

True!

[@JRCP144]

When my father was dying, our cat very quickly learned that he shouldn't try and sit or sleep on Dad. Instead our cat spent hours sitting next to him, with only the top of his head touching Dad's leg. Just, you know, to be there. When I got very ill a couple of years later, the cat quickly switched from being a super demanding "you must carry me around at all times" kitty to quietly being near me, just the top of his head touching. He was a wonderful old man, and I still feel privileged we were able to take him through his last days as lovingly as he took Dad through his.

[@etorresrodz]

That's a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it

[@anniepollard3119]

This made me cry

[@atinemassare]

I saw the same with my cats, when I was ill and my mother died. They are really sensitive and caring.

[@adarateranroldan]

❤️

[@lisasamuelson8774]

That was so beautiful, Jack Cottrell!! Thank you!!

[@tinasmith5676]

my cat stares into my soul! he spoons with me, touches my face with his paw as we snuggle, he loves me, waits at the door until i get home .. doesnt invade my space while im eating, he patiently waits until im done, then he invades, he is such a sweetheart.

[@jbp5555]

Mine absolutely invades my space while I eat

[@shadowpixie01]

​@@jbp5555 Mine says "eff the human, I want the food" if she realizing I'm eating lol

[@amyleesuits]

how much for your cat 😭

[@robertoprestigiacomo253]

"Cats don't care about humans" Cats spending their lives guarding your house (if you live in a place where you can leave them out at night) and yourself from other cats, bringing you their preys, hanging out with you, and choosing a single person or a few people in the house to sleep on (showing that they have preferences in who they like).

[@Rosiroo]

yep, and rubbing their faces against you to mark you as a safe space, rubbing their bodies around your legs, playing with you, chilling with you, etc. etc. I don't get people who don't like cats.

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

@@Rosiroo I have a new nextdoor neighbor that hates all little lives, I swear. No use for love, or giving it, outside of "his people", and I wonder even about that. He went so far as to threaten my cats lives. 😩 I look at my "dog-cat" following me, cat-talking or playing, sunning and purring, and wonder if some human bodies just lost their souls somewhere 😥 We have a huge outdoor space, my cat loves to keep close to me, and I've worked very hard to be outside WITH my cats, and limit or prevent their wandering the other yards. This guy just hates outdoor life, and had said so. I've given up on him. His beautiful yard of his new home is status ONLY to him. Dirty, rabbits and possums should be killed and kept from him, and only dealt with to dominate. Sometimes, hate is very difficult to avoid... 🤯🤬👹

[@kweeniepiez]

I love cats and have two, but they are pests destroying the biodiversity and ecosystems when left to roam outdoors and kill "prey" so please be a responsible owner and put bells on their collars or keep them inside (ofc spay and neuter as well)

[@geemcgraff8281]

bs they do care

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

@@kweeniepiez absolutely! They are both neutered, and to help keep them safe I walk WITH them. They are both leash and harness trained, but one will walk with me WITHOUT any leash now. He just wants companionship outside. Being with them also limits the neighbor's property exposure to their markings etc, too. I just know that, with two small kids, they DO get out sometimes. And chasing them has never ever worked for me. They just run, and then I can't help at all if something does happen, if i have no idea where they are. I also have a fenced "garden" area, HUGE, that I am almost done with. There is a basement window I'm making an access tunnel for them from. They'll be secure (fencing bending inside at angle, chicken wire they don't like climbing, it's a good system). And they can be outside more freely, but limited. I've looked at the wildlife and plant life for my city area, btw. There is nothing fragile left here, sadly. So, from an ecological perspective, I can't see a notable impact they will have there. Now, if that same neighbor (or another) starts to POISON rodents, that is very much a concern of a different sort! Also, when I walk them, I carry little bags just like a dog owner. It can be difficult to find their little "logs", but no one wants cat crap any more than dog crap. I'll be glad for the limitation on their peeing, though. We have ferals, so I know that whatever my cats hit, they are certainly not the first. But, still...😒 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

About 8 years ago when I was couch surfing at a friend's house, her cat Arya decided to sleep on my chest. And she immediately started purring; it was the most relaxing sleep I've ever experienced. For anyone who hasn't had a cat sleep on them, it's one of the most wonderful experiences imaginable.

[@Widdekuu91]

I once stayed over at a friends house and she has 3 cats. I imagined they'd snuggle up in the night and I'd wake up looking like some sortof well-rested mother earth with 3 catbabies in her arms. Instead, one of her cats woke me up by staring at me, slowly climbing closer, onto my chest and holding his paw close to my face. I had a few seconds before he began striking and pulled the blanket up just in time. He kept clawing, over and over, but silently, like he was tapping my face with a claw. Nails were out, blanket tore. I hid and he kept going. He didn't look angry, he looked curious, but the sounds of the hooked nails in the blanket were really nasty, I wouldn't have wanted those in my face. I slept hidden under the blanket the whole night

[@ianmangham4570]

Ha ha, nice one Donna 😘👍🇬🇧🙏

[@TaoScribble]

Unless you get that one cat that insists on sleeping on your face and scratches you when you wake up.

[@exhater7820]

@@TaoScribble that's also pleasurable... in different way

[@cdc3]

My Juni (the Savannah in my avatar) doesn't purr much, but she is sooo cute when she falls asleep on me and starts in on a tiny little snore...

[@xTIYx]

My cat sleeps by my side like a person, with her head on the pillow and the body under the blankets (and a paw on my cheek) ❤️

[@shaunamurray2007]

That is lovely

[@MsJustice007]

That's how my LuLu (Calico) slept, I miss my Baby!

[@joanapiloto5594]

That’s how mine sleeps too!!! I always found it funny that she decides too sleep with her head on the pillow.

[@xTIYx]

@@joanapiloto5594 yeah, right? I wonder if they see us doing that and decide to imitate us... 😆

[@hollygolightly6243]

That’s so cute! My cat Prince does the same!

[@fabricatedego]

My oldest cat Ralphie was abused by his original owners and he was very mean and attacked everyone. When he finally came to live with us it took us about six months and now he is very affectionate and loves to be next to us and lay on us. He did a complete 180. He's about 15 to 16 now and if anyone is wondering it isn't too late for a cat to change and grow as an individual. He's such a good boy. Too bad he was sadly declawed by his original owners front and back.

[@farahmaswadeh6245]

I'm in tears 😢❤

[@lizzapizzar9077]

He's lucky to have found you!! I have a former feral cat who hates humans except for me. We saved each other. She sleeps on me and acts like a puppy licking me all the time! ❤️❤️❤️

[@davinasquirrel7672]

It is an amazing thing, when a previously abused cat, learns to trust and love again. So loyal, so loving. And I love adopting older kitties, even when they are in their last months, to give them that loving final time.

[@wakkowarner7391]

I hate his old owners.

[@homily258]

So glad he is in a safe environment now.😊

[@robertbeining141]

Unfortunately non-cat people have never been gifted and honored by receiving and experiencing the great love our cats offer. My girls Apple Blossom the Tiger Cat and Betty Boop the Tortie are two of the amazing beings I have ever been blessed to know.

[@oiseaufeu]

Saddly, cats will never come to me. They hate me for some reason. I have a dog so it explains why adult cats won't come and see me but kittens will come and play though. 0 cats like me. Edit : the only cat that came sleep with me was my cousin's cat named Gribouille.

[@prynces0902]

Their names are just majestic I love them.

[@deannabanman243]

@@oiseaufeu some cats just need A LOT of time before getting comfortable. It took my one love muffin five days to come out for love when we got her and will never come out for a stranger (we got her at 4 months from a traumatic home situation). Our other baby is brave and sat on my lap for four hours when I brought her home at just 8 weeks. Cats can have a deep bond but I think a lot of people don’t know how to interact with them on their level. Also, I bet if you got a cat and like Jackson said got over the cat stereotypes and saw how attached they really get you’d have no problems at all!! My fiancé is *stunned* by how lovey our cats are bc he raised his previous cats so differently due to stereotypes. It’s a big journey but so worth it, good luck!

[@djg5950]

@@deannabanman243 This is what happened to me 50 years ago (I was young about 20 yo). My BF at the time and I were visiting a couple of his friends one night. We were sitting on the couch: me, the wife, the husband and my boyfriend in a separate chair talking to them. Their cat came up to me and rubbed against my legs. I reached down and petted her (the others were busy talking). The cat jumped up into my lap. At that point the wife stopped talking mid-sentence and looked at the cat and said to me, "Wow ! That cat will not come close to any of us !" (Not sure if they had kids or not). Never knew what it was about me or the cat but I never forgot that. I did love all animals but didn't own a cat or a dog at that point in my life. What do you think was going on ?

[@oiseaufeu]

@@deannabanman243 I do know that some cats are shy to strangers due to some traumatic experiences but some are just shy around people and especially when the person smell the dog. I have a dog that can't be with a cat (she just goes after cats and it can get me killed or very bad injured if I don't see the cat on a walk, especially at night). I also don't think she can be trained out of this cat chase at almost 7 years old. I only hope she'll stop one day. I do know that animals can bond with us and I love my dog so much and I've had her since she was 4 months old. She was guven away at the pet store I worked at and took care of her for a week and she was watching me even waiting for me to enter the store. She escaped so much time just to be with me or following me in her enclosure. I decided that she'd come home with me. She came from a puppy litter and no one wanted her at 8 weeks old for some reason.

[@cebancristina2423]

"There is no greater earthly privilege than to have been loved by a cat"...

[@dkleath8697]

@Ceban Christina > Priceless & Profound This would make a lovely piece of wall art (paired with, what else but a serene feline❣

[@simplesimon8583]

@@dkleath8697 Well, it's already a T-shirt, flag, greeting card, etc. Just google the quote. :)

[@suethompson204]

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[@suethompson204]

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[@M89020]

I agree

[@HodgyE5]

6 years ago I lost my cat of 21 years. It was like loosing one of my kids. I swore I would not get anymore cats from the pain of loosing Ken. I saw one if your videos a while back about cat lose or something close to it and realized Ken would want me to get another cat to share in that cats life. I did and Kai is 4 years old. Thanks for this video, I can tell he loves us. You rock man, thanks.

[@DKE323]

I went through the same thing. It took ten years when I adopted a two year old from going to the shelter. I'm love this cat so much.

[@alkante2962]

There are so many cats and kittens to be rescued out there... does not replace a special bond but it is a good deed and every little one has got its own personality and sweetness. Just respect for one's own time of grieving and one can always volunteer or put some food for strays...

[@joymay8092]

HodgyE5, I have a 21yo feline, EmmaLee! Some days I mourn that she likely hasn't a lot of time left. And she CHOSE Me to live with. But mostly, I know it's been a delight & an honor to have had her so very long!!! Blessings to you & Kai, a long life, I pray!

[@franminky7763]

I lost my beautiful Norwegian Forest cat aged 18 , I swore I’d never have another cat , 3 months later my friend sent me a photo of a Norwegian Forest Cat rescue kitten …….it was love at first sight , Of course I adopted him , I’ve now got 6 cats , 3 are ferals , mum and 2 daughters that I’ve had neutered and they spend most of their time outdoors , I’m in Spain so they’ve no native predators , Love my furr babies ❤️

[@mcmlxii4419]

HodgyE5 ~ People don't realize how hard it is to lose a pet. But it hurts like Hell!! Most people like you say they'll never get another because it hurts too much. I've often said it myself. Now here I am with 10+ cats....which means I have a lot of grief awaiting me when I lose each one. But I try not to focus too much on that, but instead I try to realize that they're here right now and they need me. Your Ken was obviously a very special boy. You will always love him just as much no matter how many more cats you get. You did a wonderful thing getting Kai! Thank you.

[@abbycooper9030]

My cat who passed recently was always closer to me than any other family member and would always sleep with me - on my chest, back, stomach, head, or curled between my arm and body every night until she was too old to get onto my bed. She always knew when I needed her to be close to me and watching this video just brings so many good memories of her and just knowing that she loved me that much. I miss her and this comforted me. Thanks for all your videos, Jackson!

[@Foxxy495]

Sorry for your loss;(

[@AnyiaDeQuann]

Sorry for ya loss🙏🏾 my cat (Lilo) that I had since I was 8 yrs old passed away in Dec.6th 2021! It’s still hurts to think about it. I still cry about her. 💔 Remember ya emotions are valid. Your cat is family 💙💯

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

I'm so sorry. 😔 💔 🫂 I have experienced many different losses of loved ones but none as painful as losing a deeply loved cat.

[@smokeykitty6023]

My ex-husband (still friends and close with each other) just died. It was his wish to be buried with his favorite pet's remains. He even put the pet's name on his headstone. We obliged and they are together forever. He really loved that animal...

[@dlynn101]

Oh man. So sorry about that. I have a new kitty but I'm still processing the loss of my 8 year old dog December 2022. It's so devastating

[@anewagora]

You can always tell when a person has never lived with or barely experienced cats when they describe cats as cold and hostile. Totally clueless! Every cat I've been around has become a close friend. They are indeed the most loving animals.

[@sarahgilbert8036]

100% And yes they understand as well as a dog, they just have enough independent thought not to obey in the same way. One of my cats walks on leash - I just have to be really aware, so we don't get surprised by a dog.

[@tiagosantos2793]

Yeah. Last week I brought two friends to my garage, drinking some beers. The cat was there and they saw him following me everywhere. They were in shock and said that they "never saw such an obedient cat and a cat so close to his owner". I answered "well, maybe because they don't receive as much love and attention as this one receives".

[@jazzjasmin]

I sometimes wish my cats were so aloof. Lol

[@MusicxxWhorexx]

This was my husband until we rescued one of our kittens from under a car. Now we have 3 and he never stops talking about them lol

[@AshleyLovesTheLord]

Agreed!

[@moonfire41]

My cat is so sensitive, he kneads my back when he knows Im having a bad night or insomnia. Hes my best friend!

[@tishharding]

One of my cats knew I was having trouble sleeping and laid on me to calm me and I went right to sleep. They just know!

[@Diana-yr8wp]

They are far smarter than some folks think! My Bengal isn’t too fond of my father when he visits as he’s actually afraid of the cat and teases her with his fingers then wonders why she nips him! It’s because she sees his fingers now as toys, but my Mother was hospitalised over Christmas and my Dad was upset (he has Alzheimer’s) and my cat wouldn’t leave his side day or night, she purred, licked, kneaded him and cuddled in, so just shows you how caring and smart a wee 1 year old Bengal can be! My Mum recovered and when I brought her back to my house on Christmas Day the cat wouldn’t stop kissing her obviously so glad to see her Granny xx

[@valerietomsic8454]

WOW...yes, kneading the dough would feel SO awesome on your back for sure!

[@risu5028]

My cat kneads on my body when he's having erection ._.

[@waynejohanson1083]

I understand that. Cats are so Awesome. How can you not love them.

[@kattriella1331]

I was very sick recently, and both my cats set aside their differences to sleep on either side of me when my fever was at its highest point. These cats cannot STAND each other when they're inside. They only get along outdoors because they have plenty of space to run when the other gets on their nerves. And yet there they both were, pressed up on either side of me, purring so hard the bed was vibrating and gently kneading the blankets.

[@monermccarthy7198]

How adorable, when you mentioned they set aside their indifferences and stayed close by your side. I have 2 kitties myself, they have their slap and tickle moments. I hope you're feeling better

[@s.marcus3669]

That's really interesting but not all that unique. When I had a stomach flu a year ago I was really in some pain and did my kitties cuddle up to me? NO! Other than that, they love their cat-daddy. Hope you are on the mend, Kattriella!

[@monermccarthy7198]

@@s.marcus3669 Sorry your little felines didn't show their concerns. Something similar happened to me last week. I had a stomach flu, I think the sound of my retching scared them.

[@YasWitch7]

I once experienced this true miracle with my two cat girls, one of them was a polite lady while the other was a young shenanigan, still they managed to be each one at my sides when the sleep time came, I miss my girls SO MUCH. But currently my third girl makes me so happy ❤️❤️❤️

[@robertbruce5213]

They know.

[@kristacielo5734]

Waiting until I was asleep and then sleeping on me was the first step in trusting me for my latest rescue cat.

[@brendafrank1022]

I suffer with anxiety & depression, and I know without a doubt that my cats have helped with my mental health over many years. What a blessing they are!!

[@jamespatrick20906]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from

[@Gaylen2200]

I totally agree❤

[@Gaylen2200]

@@jamespatrick20906, hope you have a cat or two to sleep with. ❤

[@jamespatrick20906]

@@Gaylen2200 of course I have two rescue cats and one beautiful dog ...If you don't mind me asking, where are you from??

[@yourhighness747]

Same. My ferret is my esa

[@barbarakingry9163]

I adopted a male cat last year and realized it was the first male I’ve ever had. He also is the most affectionate cat I’ve ever had. Not only does he cuddle but lays on my chest with his paws wrapped around my neck and continuously rubbing his cheek on mine.

[@candyjohnson3302]

I have a fluffy boy who does just that. He acts like he’s my boyfriend. Lol

[@whisperinwind87]

my little guy does the same thing! He loves craddleing himself in my arms, laying on his back like human baby, or sitting on my chest with his paws holding on to me like he's trying give me a hug!

[@16aidensmomma]

males cats have always been much more codependent than the females. all of them affectionate but the males def were mommas bois lol

[@voidofbeeswax]

@@16aidensmomma My male cats have often been affectionate, but I have had female cats do the same.

[@gogi682]

I was so cuddled and always slept on (on my legs) with with my male orange tabby. He'd just get back into his spot, when I rolled over, making him fall over from the comfy spot and go back to sleep...my 2 new ones it's now and then....they have their sleeping spots in many areas of the house, sleeping alone or with me, or cuddling together....it's like they decide together where the naps and night time sleeps will be, so many different places!

[@PikachuCutie69]

"The most important reason your cat sleeps on you is because they love you!" I might have gone from being a curious watcher to nearly wanting to sob. That's so nice to hear

[@peterang6912]

No they not, they sleep on you so they can steal your suol...

[@willgaukler8979]

@@peterang6912 ...they use your body heat as a heat sink is all ...I believe ...

[@rebeccab2446]

I didnt know my cat as a kitten, but when she cuddles - I like to think about her all cozy with her siblings and mama when she was a kitten. I hope I give her the same comfort.

[@vdslx]

I burst into tears when he said it's because my cat loves me 😭. Me girl is sleeping on my chest right now and I can definitely feel her love in every purr

[@carolinamelara4521]

I have wonderful kitty and he weighs 17lbs. I see that as love and warms.

[@marusaez]

SAME 💘🥺

[@lainey7985]

@@carolinamelara4521 I, too, have a little (er, big, but he thinks he's quite tiny) chonker.

[@Alexandra-ng1ih]

Nah she just getting warm

[@robindabreu34]

That's where my cat lays on me too.

[@nicolekitter1943]

Last Halloween I underwent a sleep study. One day I got an email from the nurse telling me I just had to listen to some of the audio they had captured. Still gives me goosebumps. You can hear me stop breathing and you can hear my cat Damien meow louder and louder while moving around until I reached up and pet him! He's always been my bed buddy. Right there when I lay down and usually there when I wake up. I wonder how many times he's snapped me out of a hypoxic state doing that. Only reason I know about that time is it was pointed out to me. He was a little unsure about the CPap machine but he got used to it and is now back to being my cuddle buddy. He also gets all the treats he wants and a new toy every week lol

[@gladitsnotme]

You were stressing that damn cat out lmfao

[@marywilliams5712]

Every cat weve had has always been able to sense if my husbands heart rate gets too low at night and they stay with him and knead and meow at him to wake him. Jasper will lay on his chest and Jinxy will lay next to him on most nights

[@kellykilander1885]

This is an amazing story

[@pianoangellouise]

Not quite so lifesaving, but very much appreciated - my cat sometimes wakes me up from very bad nightmares ❤

[@mellie4174]

You did a sleep study at home??

[@tabbiragan915]

I love when my cat sleeps on me it’s so sweet and relaxing. Anyone suffering from depression or insomnia it’s an absolute cure for me.

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

Agree it helps with my depression

[@alaureljordan2427]

OMG❗IT *IS* a cure 🐾 down

[@SweetSiets]

YES! My depressed brain leaves me alone to fall asleep in peace when my cat crawls on my back or legs when I'm in bed.

[@aaaaaa-dv5fv]

It helped me get over the fear of the dark because I knew I had the kitty in the room, so it's company.

[@veesea8889]

It's kinda like a schmall weighted blanket 🥰

[@yourhighness747]

Nothing like a warm, soft, purring kitty blanket. 😂❤

[@xXxNeonPrincessxXx]

I've had sleep terrors for years due to my mental health problems but when I got a house cat, my kitty slept with me and I haven't had nightmares for a whiiileee. I call him my little protector. 💕

[@Lightning77305]

Very good!

[@aikikaname6508]

No nightmares are sneaking past his paws!

[@thedrugthatkilled]

As a kid who was fearful of the dark, my dad told me that the reason that cats are nocturnal is because they EAT scary monsters that come out at night 💕 sweet dreams!

[@xXxNeonPrincessxXx]

@@aikikaname6508 Yes 💕 He manages to break it before it gets too terrifying if I ever to get it it's a wonder how he does it.

[@xXxNeonPrincessxXx]

@@thedrugthatkilled Thank you, that makes sense now!

[@kevinmencer3782]

Can we talk about how purring is healthy for humans? Those low frequency vibrations are good for a number of things, not least of which is psychological health.

[@deepgardening]

FVT=Feline Vibrational Therapy. I have had a number of cats who were masters at it.

[@sararitchie-brown9881]

It’s my favourite sound besides my kids heartbeat when pregnant, it’s so calming I crave it tbh.

[@nessyness5447]

Well my younger kitten sounds like a truck when she is purring. We call her " the purrnator" because you can hear her walking towards you, purring loudly all the way through the hallway.

[@SuzyBenz]

I agree… it’s soothing like a singing bowl soothes me the same way . Cat’s purring calm my nerves 🥰

[@rdtiel]

If thats true, why didnt we have any purr machines to replicate its effects?

[@emv8869]

“All cats are individuals”- such a true statement. Thanks for your wisdom, Jackson!

[@sapphirestar3978]

That’s exactly why they aren’t the same as dogs, dogs are descendants of wolves which had packs while with cats almost any big cat they are more likely to be loners people think cats are cold because a cat wont come when comes or deal with randomly being snuggled as much in that way they are more human like but they still love you in their own way you just gotta understand boundaries and don’t be surprised when they won’t come just because we call them most humans don’t like to come when called either

[@aquariaaustin2077]

Dogs are pretty much the same. Some breeds might have a few differences (ex: working dogs vs water dogs), but those are skill differences, not really personality differences. Cats are all different from each other, even within breeds. I've had several cats over my 60 years, even multiples of the same breed. (Russian Blue and Siamese), and no two kitties have been the same, personality-wise. They've each had their own unique quirks and ways of being.

[@alliplank1666]

Speaking of being a cat mom surrogate, my cat literally meows in a pattern that sounds like she is saying mama ❤ she does it at night when she's looking for me. Just felt like sharing this loving expression she does that's so special to me.

[@cienmcqueen2999]

I'm watching this as my cat is laying on top of me. She is legit a soulmate to me. She greets me at the door when I return home, she nudges my arm to distract me when I'm feeling stressed, she has also saved my life. I'm making her my official emotional support animal

[@sharonmeredith8589]

Big hugs

[@prilknight]

God bless you and your cat my dear🙏🏻🐈

[@little.bear344]

Yup, feel the same way about my boy, he's almost 12 years old, have had him since he was a tiny kitten in my hand and I love him terribly. He's a magnificent creature, would absolutely take a bullet for my cat ❤️

[@prilknight]

@@little.bear344 they are absolutely a huge blessing. They’re there for us whenever we need them.

[@Miyori999]

My cat, who passed at age 17 back in August, spent 12 or so years being that "aloof" type of cat, kind of grumpy, but then I left for college. Mom said he was kind of listless and depressed that entire time. He only slept on my empty bed. I came home that first summer and all of a sudden he wanted all of my attention all the time. He became a cuddle bug. It was surprising to see such a change in him because he'd missed me so much. In his final months he couldn't get comfortable unless it was on my bed with me, in large part due to his arthritis, but I think also on an emotional level, where his body still hurt, but he felt safe and loved. He was always my good boy, but I really felt my love for him reciprocated in his final 5-6 years.

[@creativegirl9710]

Love that! I had a similar boy. Still miss him.

[@kstar1489]

He probably always loved you but when you left he felt that separation anxiety. So when you came back he wanted to be close to you and make sure you didn’t go. Idk

[@Miyori999]

@@kstar1489 I agree. He was always a good boy, he just went from sleeping in a little bed by my window to needing to be in contact with my person for every nap and all through the night. I miss him dearly.

[@analozada9475]

I’m so sorry for your loss…🥺😭😿

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Hope he was on good arthritis meds. Always, always helps tremendously.

[@nellie3176]

I love that my cats sleep with me. It makes me feel safe and warm too!

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Nellie how’s the weather over there

[@woundedhealer999]

They are incredibly special beings and we are so damn lucky to have them around. I feel them, I've always felt them, I have a language with each one, and most of all I love and respect them and their needs. Whether it is to be as close as possible to me or sitting aloof checking me out from a distance. I will always respect these majestic animals.

[@LEGENDofBEANY]

😻

[@aliyahsakeena]

i agree :)

[@sdl444]

I was having a shitty night and decided to sleep on the couch. And I think my old roommate’s cat could sense something was wrong. He slept on top of my chest and it is still one of the BEST feelings I’ve EVER had 😭 Absolute cure if someone deals with depression.

[@JessFirefox]

Cats know, when I get sick my cat will follow me around the house all day and sleep on me. When my daughter is having a bad anxiety or depression day the cat will not leave her side

[@amandastiffler4674]

Absolutely. My cat Tater has helped my depression alot. He senses when I'm having an off day and he'll lay on me, he makes me stop, sit, and calm down. He's my best friend

[@DogFlamingoXIII]

When my mother died, my cat, Pearl, started snuggling with me almost 24/7. She will lay on my stomach most of the day (whenever I'm seated), and when I would start to cry really hard, she would turn around and put her paw on my face and make eye contact. I know eye contact is serious business with cats and that paw to the face was such a meaningful gesture. Of course, there was another day when I was laying on the couch crying, and she punched me in the eye. I guess, we all have our off days.

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

@@amandastiffler4674 your cat has a cool name.

[@starlightpancake]

I was just going to type a similar comment!

[@MaximTendu]

From my cat's perspective, it's more like: "why do you sleep under me?"

[@destinychild4659]

😼😹😼

[@toriless]

Nope, they have Oxytocin too. The seek you out. No need to slide under them.

[@Sandy-zx3ub]

Perfect. 😸

[@sonja4164]

😂😂😂

[@remulac6698]

Hahaha just facts 🤣 😂

[@NoPeriscope]

Jackson, could you do a vid on dealing with the death of our cats? It may not be your wheelhouse, but I'm sure you know an expert or two in the field. I've seen so many people in anguish after the passing of their cat. I think it would help a lot of folks with grieving.

[@alanac8004]

I second this. I have a dear friend who is really struggling with this right now, months after losing her soul mate cat. I would love if Jackson did a video about this.

[@tyz6197]

I think this would be a good video.

[@freedomfighter4990]

My 2 cents: If you can afford it, when you have a terminally ill pet, spend the extra $$ to have the vet come to you & euthanize your cat at home. It was the best $300 I've ever spent when I had to put my sweet tabby girl down in March. I've had to make that awful drive to the vet alone in the past, then try to see through the tears to drive back home -- never again! When I had Sasha put to sleep, she was right there in my arms as the vet injected her with a sedative first, then the drug to stop her heart. Afterwards, I kept her body the couch in her usual spot for a few hours so my other kitteh could come over, smell her & realize that she was dead. The worst bit about taking a pet to the vet to be euthanized is when you come home with the empty carrier & your other cats are staring at it wondering what you did with their sibling. Having your babykins put to sleep at home eliminates that confusion & lets their siblings understand that their companion had died. Peaceful Passages was the service I used, but you can google a company that will send out a vet in your area. And expect your remaining cats to grieve for months, not weeks.

[@StompMom5]

He actually did do one not too long ago. Actually, I'm thinking it was October last year

[@alanac8004]

@@freedomfighter4990 I completely agree. It's expensive though and I feel for the folks who can't afford it. Taking a car trip to an unfamiliar place is stressful for any cat, especially a sick one. Being able to stay at home where they feel safe and comfortable makes for a more peaceful passing. And like you said, if you have other animals or family, they get a chance to say goodbye and process the death. I so wish there was a free or affordable service for this. If anyone knows of one, post the link, I would love to donate. 💜

[@julieutley2073]

We had a "second hand cat" we called Gracie. Gracie chose me by wrapping her front legs around me. At first she was a bit owly, growling a lot. We called Owly Growly Gracie Girl~or O G cubed. It took a couple of months to realize she was safe, helped by our other cat, Setty. Then she became my nurse. She told me when i needed to be in bed, expecting me to eat when she did, caring for me and checked on me when i was sick. Rest of the family, as well. We miss her!

[@helenanilsson5666]

One of the greatest milestones after adopting an adult cat is when they accept you as a bed. It's a heartwarming process from under the couch, to under the bed, to in the bed under the covers (giving the human a heart attack when she comes home from work and can't find the cat she adopted less than a week ago seriously how does such a fat cat disappear in a locked apartment - wait how many pillows are under the cover and why is one of them breathing?) to finally sharing the bed and not taking constructive criticism on positions.

[@tommymurphy3632]

Mine is at the "I'll sleep by your feet... But that's it." Stage. She's 3 and a half now. Found her as a pregnant mom cat quite young. It's taken a long time to get here. I love that cat.

[@helenanilsson5666]

@@tommymurphy3632 That's a lot of progress if she used to be feral! I've had a cat that we raised from when he was a kitten and I don't think he ever slept anywhere else in the bed than over someone's feet. Some cats just have strange preferences for their cuddle piles.

[@tommymurphy3632]

@@helenanilsson5666 she wasn't quite feral. She lived with her mom cat and were fed by a lady in the neighborhood. She asked me for help on a cold winters day (the cat did) and we've been buddies ever since. So she at least had some human interaction.

[@tommymurphy3632]

@@helenanilsson5666 also remember she did sleep on me the first time I brought her in. Had a spot in the basement set up with everything she would need so she could be safe from my ex girlfriends cats till they got used to each other. She used to roll around in my lap and chew on my hair till she got fixed.

[@mangaanimefan3089]

They never want to take any constructive criticism! You go, "How about you don't lay across my ankles because you're heavy and hot and I would actually like to stretch my legs out please?" And they will just ignore you or settle right back across your ankles if you move your legs anyway. 😑🤗

[@alexklein5640]

My cats own everything, I just live here, pay rent, keep them fed, healthy and clean 😻😺

[@zogbot5103]

Grow a pair

[@kaycampbell8532]

That makes you a good person in my book!🐱

[@AuthorJanaeMarie]

Yup pretty much!!! 😂

[@SKC193]

As it should be!😂

[@angelwings7930]

“Everything belongs to the kitty.”

[@glengamble526]

Yep. I lived in a basement apartment and the cat upstairs would occasionally, but rarely, visit me. He wouldn’t stay long when he did, as he was pretty independent. Well, one night I got a call that my mom had died and I raced back home to tend to her affairs. A few days later, when I returned to my city, as I opened my basement entrance, he was waiting there for me. He followed me in and didn’t leave my side as I unpacked etc When I got into bed, he laid by my side and cuddled close to me…he saw me through my tears and grief, spent the entire night with me (which he had never done before) and when I was a little more ‘together’ he gave me a kiss and left, heading back upstairs. But for a period of about 20 hours, he didn’t leave my side and comforted me as best as he could. He just knew somehow that I needed him. Unreal. ❤️

[@ChristofferFlensburg]

Very wholesome story! Had similar experiences with several different cats being affectionate (to me or others) in unprecedented ways when sad or upset. They really pick up on it even if you don't show it in a way that other humans can see. I guess we just smell sad?

[@skyd.2084]

Wow 😢💖💗

[@harlowblackadder356]

What an awesome experience! 😭 They jist "know" things with no input. I used to have a vet that never booked specific times for cat patients, because cats just intuitively start hiding the day before or being dramatic the day of.

[@saloninegi147]

Beautiful! Brought a tear to my eye!

[@katiewestacottkhteacher1206]

My cat is like this. He just knows when I need a little extra love.

[@donnazerbe8000]

Happily owned by 3 cats. They are still training me thought after all these years. They probably think their person is never going to get this!

[@A.lien2289]

I have a cat that literally follows me everywhere i go, he's so attached to me that he even wait for me outside the bathroom. He sleeps on my bed and depends on his mood most of the time he sleeps on top of me. I freaking love that cat.

[@madzilla6812]

Mine is similar. I get up to pee in the middle of the night? He has to come guard me even though you can tell he’s half asleep. If I go get a bottle of water or grab a snack, he’ll get up from his nap and follow me. When we go outside to do yard work he’ll explore but come back to me if I call him or every 20 mins or so to check on me and make sure I’m still there. I completely understand the love you have for him

[@Lucky_Dagger]

My cat takes advantage of how old the door in my how is and just pushes it open while im on the toilet...

[@josiechaney9010]

🌸💕🌸💕🌸

[@Xiyuyu]

@@Lucky_Dagger feel ur pain comrade....mine will break the door down if i close it....and the second my butt touches that toilet the cat is on my lap and won't let me up for a good 15; the things we do for our meows

[@adelinexavier5921]

🙌🏾

[@jessicuhh017]

I love when the Cat Daddy himself confirms my "my cats are my literal children" mindset❤

[@demonkingbadger6689]

I was considered my late cat, to be like a brother, more than child, but i get what you are saying.

[@lisadefries6718]

Cats are 4 legged fluffy babies. I only have the one cat because I didn’t have cash to purchase two kittens at same time plus double vets bills for inoculations etc ……I so wish I had would be lovely for me to have two cats but not for my boy cat he enjoys being centre of attention and I predict his fur would be put out if I tried to get another now ………

[@lizedur4976]

@@lisadefries6718 i think you are better off with just the one. Maybe if both come into the house at the same time, they are friendly to each other. Otherwise, the one who is there first can make the newcomer feel like an intruder.

[@ijustwantedausername]

Yeah. Early on, one of my girls tried to nurse on me once. Closest thing I’ll ever get to motherhood. So precious.

[@bigjedimullet]

I adopted my cat Benedict during the pandemic and due to lockdown rules, the first time he was in my apartment was the first time I met him in person. I decided to give him a little space to settle in but within half an hour he jumped up on me, curled up on my chest, and went to sleep. That’s when I knew he was really my cat and that he’d picked me as much as I picked him. Now he sleeps with me almost every night and my mental health has never been better. 💖

[@karolinamajewska5995]

Lucky you. I had something similar only that my cat came from cattery adoption, my husband brought her straight home and it was first time I saw her. She was supposed to be cuddly but she's not. She's been with us for almost 3 years.

[@lynnmartz8739]

@@karolinamajewska5995 Some are some aren't. If you only have the one cat, how about adding a sibling and maybe you'll get a cuddly one? If you get a grown or nearly grown kitty, you'll know more about their personality but it depends on the individual cats how well they accept each other. The introduction process shouldn't be rushed.

[@karolinamajewska5995]

@@lynnmartz8739 yeah I've been thinking of second cat since I took first one. 😉 Our cat loves to eat but she eats only wet food so it would be difficult to leave two cats with my peace of mind because I wouldn't be sure if she didn't steal anything from the other one. She meets my sister's cat ocassionaly and she tries to prey on her food so I know. She has difficult past in the cattery where she possibly weren't eating enough.

[@riccccccardo]

@@lynnmartz8739 I agree.

[@jaimebibelot4398]

@@karolinamajewska5995 don't think that's a complete deal breaker! there are some cats that are super not food motivated like my old boy Chiron. I can very rarely even catch him eating, if he hasn't always nearly 10 pounds and built like a brick I would have been concerned. Non-food motivated cats are out there, you just gotta look!

[@graysnake5332]

My baby girl is currently just laying on me as you're just talking and I am just so loved and I love her so much. This is amazing. This is why I follow you. You're awesome! You tell me exactly how my cat loves me and how I can love her back properly and it's perfect!

[@miususey]

This makes my heart so sore. When I was still living with my parents, at night my boy would scratch the door, if I haven't left it open, and I'll let him in to sleep with me. He's been really shy, so I felt quite special. He just passed away. Thank you for the video, it kinda helped the grieving.

[@maryrosekent8223]

It’s so hard...don’t sell him or yourself short by trying to rush through your grief-I’m not saying to wallow, just that heart-pain from loss waxes and wanes like a tide, and as the tide gets lower and lower, your ability to cope will strengthen and increase. Best wishes to you through this challenging time!

[@lisasamuelson8774]

I am so so sorry for your loss!! Our cats are our lives!!

[@SisterOfTheFireflies181]

Sorry for your loss, hope you find comfort in knowing how much he loved you!

[@michelalvarez637]

So sorry for your loss. Been there, my heart is with you🖤🖤🖤

I feel so sorry. May you receive all the loving and caring vibes. ⚘❤🙌

[@mycroft16]

While cats are absolutely territorial, they are also familial, and scent is a large part of that. Communities of cats will share scent as a family. Marking people isn't so much about territory as it is about family. You're in my family. They want our scent on them too. It's a reason they seek out of favorite chair, it has our scent. It's why they like our feet, a ton of our pheromonal glands are there. Scent isn't just territory for cats. The head bonk and sharing of scent is like being in the Godfather's family.

[@Trund27]

I love this. I love being in a cat family, lol

[@sabrinakurosawa5516]

The way I like to look at it the shared scent is the family last name

[@myrialynn]

My cats love to be pet by my feet, it always makes me laugh.. my feet are sensitive, I make sacrifices ❤

[@twinklegura5304]

Just a couple of days ago my daughter's best friend's family experienced a terrible loss in their family. While we were outside with the local authorities, one of the family member's cat was walking around checking on everyone. He would walk over to a group, love on them, let them pet him and then move along to the next group. He knew they needed comfort and he wanted to give it. Pretty amazing to watch.

[@hvfd5956]

Even as kittens, they know. In my dad's last year, one kitten from the last litter kept going over and sitting in his lap. She was named from my dad's favorite band from his teenage years - Martha White and the Playboys. Dad went home several years ago, but Martha is still rocking.

[@krissi42085]

Yes that is pretty amazing to watch! Cats get such a bad rap, but they're very intuitive & intelligent & loving creatures!! 😻💞🥰

[@iangray7410]

Cats seem, somewhat, to be capable of reading peoples' states. There is a tendency to think of dogs being empathic and it is a surprise to some, myself included, that cats can hone in on hearts that are hurting.

[@meaghankelly3887]

Excellent attitude…….yr name, Yuck Fou Diabetes….👍🏼🙏🏼….. And too about the Cat Comforter 🥰

[@Jessikared1997]

When I got COVID in August, I tried EVERYTHING to keep my cat out of my room (because cats can get covid!) but he would not leave my side for days. I was VERY sick and had to have breathing treatments and coughed all day and night. Lots of noise and not fun for him at all but he stayed with me on the foot of the bed facing the door which confused me. He follows me from room to room and sleeps with me but if I'm home all day he will wander around the house and nap/do his own thing. He stayed with me for over 4 days straight (except to eat and use the litter box). It wasn't until I started watching Jackson's videos last week that I realized he must have known I was sick and been guarding me from predators while I was weak 💜💜💜

[@sotaylor22]

My cat sat on my laps every day when I was undergoing radiation treatment. He wouldn't leave me. He never did that before. So sweet. He doesn't do it anymore. 😢

[@rainbows9060]

Hope you are doing better now❤

[@ThePublicHealthHarlot]

Whst do you think propelled him to step up to the call of duty ⁉️

[@cindyclemmons8009]

Going to bed is a nightly ritual in my house. First I arrange the pillows and the blankets and crawl in then 5 cats come to bed. One lays on my head, one lays next to me on his pillow, one lays at my left side one lays at my feet and one lays on my hip. It's a blessing to be loved by so many felines, protected, and warm.

[@Images-by-Ramona]

If we are late going bed our boy starts trying to herd us to the bedroom.

[@kimcooper5215]

I love that.

[@bunitamarcus5173]

has anyone noticed that sometimes when your cat is lying on you, they seem almost weightless. yet at other times they can feel like they are 40 or 50 lbs? I wonder what cuases that?

[@weirdloverwilde]

Lmao yes!! Sometimes she’s 9 pounds and the next second she’s 150 pounds … when I’m trying to get her off the back of my calves

[@CeiCie]

Maybe it depends where on your body they are laying and whether they are asleep or not🤔

[@birdie4263]

Maybe they took a massive shit beforehand?

[@Soprano2013]

No. Absolutely not. My 20-year-old cat climbs on top of me at night and while I’m sleeping on my side will balance her a little bony feet right on my hip bones so long that it hurts even after I’ve moved her. Definitely not weightless. And then when she puts her paws directly on my chest and pushes for weight into them? Hell no lol.

[@alabhaois]

Cats are mysterious- let’s face it! 😼

[@sugarwoofle6067]

My cat always sleeps with me but never lays on me. However after a really bad car accident she laid right on my tummy and wouldn't let anyone near me. I definitely felt she was protecting me while I was in such a bad state. Definitely made me feel loved.

[@theblackbaron4119]

Yeah, cats are great :)

[@jamespatrick20906]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from

[@mariejoseethibeault570]

I have suffered from anxiety on and off since I was a child. A few months ago, I was going through a lot of stuff emotionally and didn’t know I was slowly slipping in a panic mode (I usually am good at noticing this and using grounding methods to get out of panic mode but not this time). My cat likes check how I’m doing throughout the day. This time he must have felt something different because he decided to lay down on top of me, all stretchy and a full dead weight. Never felt him weigh this heavily on me and he stayed that way all through the day and night. I had to use my arms to push him off me when a little nudge is all he usually needs. When I called my therapist to explain I wasn’t doing so well, felt my skin was too tight and that my cat didn’t want to leave my side and felt so heavy on me, she came to the conclusion that I was having some form of panic attack (nothing like the ones I’m used to having) and worked on another grounding technique I had never tried before (a form of mindfulness where observing the emotions going through my body, acceptance & letting go, and soothing the inner child). As soon as this exercise was done the cat left and went on doing his own daily routine and ignoring me the rest of the day until bedtime (and him getting a treat). I ❤ my cat even more now than I did before this episode. I’m thankful every day to have him in my life. He came into my life when I was at my lowest 15 years ago and we’ve been there for each other ever since. We’re two peas in a pod… a furry one and me, hopefully less hairy.

[@dclark988]

❤❤❤

[@T-Hogie]

I had another cat that adopted me when he was a kitten. He was a neighborhood stray. Every day when I got home from work I'd find him sitting at my front door. I finally took him in and he was a cuddle bug. When I'd sit in my recliner to watch TV he'd hop up on my lap and work his way up to my chest with his head near my ear and purr loudly to me. His first visit to the vet they asked me his name. It occured to me I hadn't giving him a name. I tilt them I always called him my little buddy. So his name became Buddy. He used to follow me around the house like a puppy. In the winter I kept the house pretty cool but I had an electric mattress pad on my bed. I'd leave it turned on low and he'd spend most of the day sleeping there. When I got home he'd greet me at the door. He was the most special cat I've ever had. I haven't had another cat since Buddy and I miss him. He lived about 21 to 22 years.

[@bettybuckley1247]

I've had 2 cats named Buddy for the same reason! It just suits them. My second Buddy was with me about 12-13 years, he had a couple health problems and his time came in late October. I still miss him waking me up with licking and chewing on my nose and ears, and his constant "MOW"s looking for pets or food. Theres something very special about Buddy's.

[@kelseyplagman2570]

Mines name is bubby or bubs for sort

[@heather....]

I had a cat like that. If I was cleaning upstairs, he was upstairs. If I was downstairs, he was downstairs. He was the same way with my husband when he was home. we had to put him to sleep 9 days ago. We had him for 10 years. He had a tumor in his nose. I cry everyday because I miss him so much. he can never be replaced. He was not like any other cat I have ever had before. I will always miss him.

[@SamtheBravesFan]

That's a long time for a cat. :)

[@patlivesley5398]

@@heather.... Be reassured, he will arrange for a special pet to be with you. I have had this happen several times ❤️

[@Zandanga]

Many decades ago I was very ill and in pain. My sweet cat got up on the bed and walked up to my face. She put out a paw and stroked my cheek twice. She was petting me to comfort me.

[@yodaddamilkman8422]

Or she was hungry

[@UknownuserUnknownuser]

@@yodaddamilkman8422 way to ruin the mood smh, leave them be

[@yodaddamilkman8422]

@@UknownuserUnknownuser lol it’s just the same thing one of my cats does every morning usually

[@BruceD1776]

@YoDadDaMilkMan My cats have distinct meow and behavior when they're hungry vs. when they're not. They're still friendly even after they eat when they're not hungry any more.

[@yodaddamilkman8422]

@@BruceD1776 well I’d hope so

[@glenn212now]

I ADORE my kitty sleeping next to me. Sometimes she gets under the covers and sleeps down there. I love it. She rules my life totally :)

[@kristinestahl1526]

Cats are good overlords.

[@1chienandalou]

My cat started to get under the covers and give me extra love and snuggles when I went through serious illness. I totally agree. I’m no longer as sick but we still cuddle and huddle under the covers and it’s my favorite and cutest thing.

[@mrsdragonite]

Mine literally paws or headbutt my arm to let her under the covers lol.

[@waynejohanson1083]

@@kristinestahl1526 They are great masters. My cat is the boss in my house and I love to serve her and she rewards me for it.

[@kristinestahl1526]

@@waynejohanson1083 yes, being in servitude to a cat is very rewarding. LOL. They reward you with love, loyalty & lots of laughs. They are good for the soul - wonderful gifts from GOD.

[@Langdanion]

I am, where I am NOW. with my knowledge of felines, because of YOU...!! the ways you have helped me, since I first saw "My Cat from Hell" is immeasurable... you saved my first Russian Blue's life, just in your educating me on "redirected aggression"... one of the episodes on MCFH... my Vet (at that time) wanted to put him down... thank God we watched that episode... Thank you for all you do, for these incredible companions... I Lost Ollie (that first Russian Blue) at 15, years after that situation we got resolved... we now have 2 more Russians from an Oklahoma breeder... My favorite felines EVER...!

[@elviw3003]

...it feels so good and safe! I don't have any anxiety etc when my cat is around and when he is sleeping on me or...on my head!🙂 We share the same pillow and half of my cat is on my head, another one likes my chest and the others are close to me all over in the bed. We keep each other warm and happy❤️

[@BookReviewsWithBecky]

Same here! I love my cat sleeping on my pillow! So soothing to sleep with her purring!

[@carmenlopez6783]

Same💜

[@theelolicious9302]

me too, i find myself calling my cat to cuddle with me before i go to sleep - it’s become such a routine for me 🤣

[@elviw3003]

@@theelolicious9302😂 crazy,cute cats!

[@marylamb7707]

Sleeps on my pillow, another on my side, third one next to me.

[@corinnebowers4293]

When I brought Cucumber home he was six months old and on the first night he slept directly on my face. I had to push him off of my airways in order to avoid suffocation. For about a week afterwards he slept on my head and as he’s gotten older he’s moved to the pillow next to mine. He always stretches one paw out and places it on my head. He also likes it when I hold his paw until he falls asleep. He’s 10 months old now and I hope he never grows out of these little quirks ❤️

[@GrumpyDragon527]

That's so adorable

[@aff77141]

CUCUUMMMBERRR... TELL CUCUMBER HE'S A GOOD BOY AND I LOVE HIM

[@teriparkin2519]

My cat sleeps on me, grooms me whilst I'm asleep, nibbles and licks my ear, drags bobbles out of my hair, does his claw crunchies thingy on my face and loves to shove his face right under my arm.....it's a good job I live and adore him 💚😻

[@AnimeShinigami13]

at least yours doesn't purr so hard he drools on you, or shake out his head and spray drool on your face. XD

[@safaa9654]

Wish my cat would do that 😭😂😂

[@bigjedimullet]

“Claw crunchies” is officially the best term I’ve ever heard for that 😹

[@laurettakhundmiri2144]

Miss Kitty always puts her face in my armpit and then makes biscuits on my arm I’ve always wondered why my armpit??? But she’s happy purring and drooling so who am I to ask why lol

[@rhonddalesley]

My tiny fur baby starts her bedtime routine in my left armpit, grooms herself, plays with my fingers and settles briefly purring like a motor boat. Then she switches to the right armpit and does the same thing plus playing with her tail, she stays there for a few minutes before moving to her ‘klanket’ and goes to sleep for the night. Armpits are where it’s at I guess 😂

[@petersmith9152]

At first, I didn’t want my cat sleeping with me. Now it’s part of our nightly routine ❤

[@simplyshadow8468]

My cat is laying on me right now as soon as she heard "Because they love you" She looked up at me and I could see a smile.

[@ermalibrahimi1998]

😂😂😂

[@sagittariusbeauty]

Awwee 🥰🥰

[@Poodleinacan]

A smile in its soul...... because cats lack the muscles to smile. Most dogs have those muscles, though.

[@simplyshadow8468]

@@Poodleinacan Yeah, but cats have their own way of smiling and saying "I love you". When a cat needs to do so they will look at the person and blink slowly and purr of course. This shows trust and that they care for them.

[@Poodleinacan]

@@simplyshadow8468 yes.

[@EagleArrow]

Had an orange tabby for 17 years. He slept near one of us family members each night. However, when ever the temperature dropped or my asthma was triggered, he would lay on my chest everytime. It would actually help warm my chest and relax by coughing. Very intelligent cat. Miss him dearly. 💚🐈

[@-_MR666_-]

May orange Tabby rest in peace and thank you for giving Tabby a wonderful life!

[@G_Robb]

Reminds me of my Miss Kitty. She was a Siamese mix. I miss her too. RIP Miss Kitty, 6/2000 to 10/2019, you're still loved.

[@ErutaniaRose]

The orange tabby I used to have, who was top cat among our little family, walked me to school every day when I was in elementary.

[@pollypockets508]

RIP. We have an orange tabby too. He likes sleeping on my tummy.

[@EagleArrow]

@@pollypockets508 👍🐱

[@pedanticm]

"Why does my husband's cat have such severe separation anxiety?" Seriously, Hubby will go into the garage to do a load of laundry and his cat just stands by the door meowing like his heart is broken and will never recover.

[@rebasack21]

cats are very present centered in how they see and think. As humans we are often future or past centered in our focus and how we experience time. Cats and dogs with separation anxiety dont understand if you are gone for 2 minutes or 2 days. For my cat, getting a thunder ease diffuser that used natural pheromones to help ease anxiety in cats has really improved my cats ability to live better even if im not home.

[@simonchen5284]

You could try giving the cat something that smelled like your husband. Or try to let it get used to your husband leaving the door. But don't try getting another cat or person unless the cat as been left alone too many times.

[@pedanticm]

@@simonchen5284 We already have two other cats in the house (3 total), but they tend to not be buddies. My girls are kind of bullies.

[@simonchen5284]

@@pedanticm Welp I guess thats another reason why your cat wants to be with your husband. It feels the safest with him.

[@pedanticm]

@@simonchen5284 Also, hubby has had him since he was 6 weeks old...before I even got into the picture (He's about 18 y/o now). They moved in with us when hubby and I got together, so sometimes the cat situation seems very much "us v. them" re: boys v. girls lol

[@sandibass5895]

I appreciate you Jackson Galaxy. We have very happy cats because we took your advice seriously. and our house is catified!

[@megapiglatin2574]

When I first started fostering bottled baby kittens, it was immediately apparent how valuable having a "momma" with a heartbeat was to their sleep! I got a stuffed plushy with a mechanical heartbeat and added a mechanical purr machine and heating pad underneath and that thing was indispensable in getting them to relax and fall asleep between meals! They used to all snuggle in as close as possible to the source of the heartbeat before falling asleep. ♡

[@moonlite1964]

Greetings' I bottled fed my Tonkinese from two weeks old. My daughter at the time was 17 yrs old and brought Angel home . My daughter was like mom do something' we can't let her pass away. I was like crap what do I do? I was always a dog and horse person. I had to educate myself real quick on kittens. I ended up bottle feeding Angel until she was almost 3 months old. Angel was so tiny' I was afraid she wouldn't get proper nutrition without her bottle. I would always wrap her up in a blanket and place her on my chest. I'd wake up Angel would be sucking on my ear. LOL I always knew she was hungry then. When my daughter got married I was like no way is Angel going with you. LOL Angel from the moment I looked into her eyes was my love. Angel truly was one of my soul mates. I just lost Angel last week October 26, 2021. Angel was almost 21 yrs old. I'm not sure I could ever foster baby animal. I get so attached to them. They would definitely have a permanent home with me.. I can't be detached enough to be a foster mom. I truly respect the people who can be foster parents.

[@sheilahodson7040]

@@moonlite1964 --I am so sorry for such a huge loss in your life. So many of us have lost our fur babies and know what heartache that can bring into our lives. You sound like a fabulous mom to Angel! Thank you for giving her such a wonderful life.

[@juliamillikin]

My girl likes to sleep with her head on my heart, tucked under my chin and paws around my neck. I love her so much

[@RaiderLeo69]

They sleep on us because they love us!

[@ruthwashbrook4759]

@ Raider Leo nah they want the shared warmth- cats will always find the warmest places and if that's on you that's where s/he will be

[@PinkkElephantt]

@@ruthwashbrook4759 Nah. My cats have a cat bed each directly hooked to the (on) radiator. Warmth is not the only factor here.

[@BookReviewsWithBecky]

@@ruthwashbrook4759 Warmth isn't the only reason, because our cat refuses to sleep with my husband, and only sleeps with me. My husband feels sad about it, cause he loves her too, but I'm secretly pleased, because she has chosen me as her favorite person! :)

[@ruthwashbrook4759]

@@BookReviewsWithBecky cats are amazingly individual and are masters of human manipulation, (mine have had me totally under the paw) aren't they. Is your cat doing a divide and rule tactic there by any chance?

[@sandrajenkins6822]

Cats climb on you because you are warm, their optimum temperature is 21C, 70F. If the surrounding temperature is lower than this they will climb on you to warm up. It's not really love any more than sitting close to a radiator means you love the radiator.

[@candacecole5885]

i had a feral fall into my life long ago, took me two years to get him to consider me as more than danger and to trust enough and coming inside , along the way getting him to a vet for an injury, neutering...... months after being inside... him sleeping on a chair across from my sofa , he suddenly got up and came across room and lept up onto the sofa and stretched out and began to knead me with big paws and big claws... i was so happy and so shocked.. despite the pain i just tried to move my body under big sweater , away from claws but i was ..so honored...... it was a long road and still took much patience but i am still smiling remembering that day.

[@sylviekins]

It is such a wonderful feeling, when they accept you as a friend 😻

[@Makeup4ever5]

My big boy is the king of air biscuits. I adopted him when he was 5 and he took over my house like he’s always lived there his entire life. He’s such a good boy

[@bendingbananas6540]

Back in 6th grade, i came home from school crying. I was bawling and all. No one was there yet so I could let it out. My cat, who at the time *never* sat on top of anyone, proceeded to climb on my lap and do the loaf thing without making any noise at all. She eventually got a bit tired and uncomfortable but I'm still very grateful to this day for what she did for me

[@bryndabaker6782]

The running joke in our household is, "We know our cats can't read, because they obviously missed the memo about being aloof." ;)

[@nnhk0056]

I farted and a corn came out

[@herlastvoyage]

Brynda Baker, same!

[@deborahbell964]

My two missed that memo too. 😅😅

[@nadel-fu4wz]

My father never was a cat person, but last Christmas a stray cat followed us home and we kept her. My father is now the biggest cat person in the family.😅 He loves our new fur baby and she loves him too. She always sleeps on my dad's chest. They are adorable together.❤️

[@krytietv1684]

Aww

[@reinbeers5322]

People who say they don't like cats almost always end up like that.

[@derekthrash9643]

I was one of those dads 😊

[@aubreyharper4829]

I love when my cats sleeps on top of me, made me feel like a proud mom! 😊❤

[@platyadmirer]

The more time goes on the more my cat loves to be on me. She lately has learned that she can sit on me not only on my tummy, but also when I'm laying on my side. She's gotten good at balancing on my side. It's so cute. She never did this for years, but now she's obsessed with sitting on me. It's a beautiful blend of annoying (like when I want to sew or draw) and cute.

[@Jess-mr5ov]

my cat has literally been doing the same thing. recently like over the past month everytime im sitting down he tries to sit on me or near me. he also likes to jump onto my shoulders and ride around

[@platyadmirer]

@@Jess-mr5ov awww that's so cute. My cat hasn't done the shoulder thing, but every once in a while when I'm on the computer while laying down she'll lay across my chest onto my shoulder instead of on my lap. I wish she did that more cuz I can see the computer screen when she's on my chest and shoulder.

[@beetosbeef]

same here recently, he's unsure of how to knead at 7 years old and is 5kg. he's so heavy it suffocates me 😂

[@platyadmirer]

@@beetosbeef oh that's so precious. I know my cat prefers certain blankets to knead than others. I wonder if your cat will find a preferred surface to knead.

[@freedomfighter4990]

@Platy Admirer -- Yes! Cats are such creatures of habit, then all of a sudden, their habits can change. Which is why they never fail to surprise & entertain us.

[@Zumzizeroo17]

My husband just got us a cat because he thought it would be a good thing to have to help with my anxiety/depression. And I will say I have felt much calmer having him around. He’s such a sweet boy and loves to cuddle. ♥️

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

You need a cat, and valium or klonopins. Your husbanh failed on that, I can help you better so ditch him and come marry me it'll be better. No more depression and anxiety! Just full blown benzo addiction and a cat or two 😻 💊

[@ermagherd1204]

Pets are very therapeutic.

[@tomnewman7586]

You are very fortunate. Not all boys cuddle. I have one that does

[@Zumzizeroo17]

@James Cheddar I would love to have a snake but both my son and husband are afraid of snakes. 🤣

[@Zumzizeroo17]

@@tomnewman7586 Oh, I didn’t know that. He is a very cuddly cat, every time we have guests they’re surprised at how friendly he is.

[@lorigift376]

Every night after dinner and dishes I'll tell my cat it's couch time. He climbs up on my lap, makes biscuits then settles in for a snooze. It's my favorite part of the day!

[@susanrosenberg5594]

Thank YOU for helping us know and further love our Kitties 🐈‍⬛ ❤

[@saymynameice-zen-berg511]

It goes in reverse too. My cats love sleeping on me. So I was afraid after I had surgery that they would be sleeping on me because the area I had my operation was the same area they would sleep. So the day after my surgery I returned home to recover and would you believe it. They not once slept on that area, instead they slept at my side. It was like they knew. I was so amazed and impressed with them. They love, they know. Animals are amazing. (Sadly not long after I published this. My heart was broken when One of my precious beloved cats passed away). It’s just his brother now.

[@Renzsu]

Meanwhile my cat would make it his business to land on my privates each time he jumped up my lap.

[@justy2263]

When my gallbladder was removed, my cat put his head on my stomach and started purring like he was trying to heal me 💚

[@minebosman2809]

I had a similar experience too.

[@geminikb]

Same. I had a difficult surgery two years ago. My cat that usually sleeps on me slept by my feet and did not leave for the first week of my recovery.

[@pyjamabottoms670]

It's so weird isn't it! My cat sleeps on my chest all of the time but I had a breast reduction and it was like she knew she couldn't without me having to prevent her doing it

[@Andrea.S.Alvey12]

Freyja & Loki: "we lay on our humans in a show of ownership!" And yeah, they love us. :)

[@silviastella3766]

Your cats name are Freya and loki?

[@sammylafaver5279]

Awesome names

[@silviastella3766]

I asked cause mine too have that names 😍😂

[@fuzzyx2face]

@@silviastella3766 my cat is also a Loki and he lives up to the name

[@MuktiLuv]

lol... why does everyone got cats named freya and loki, you're the 4th i see personally. well, EDIT: 6th from that comment section.

[@Hallmark44]

I had a cat for twelve years who only wanted head scratches. No cuddling. And certainly no sleeping on top of me. Until the week my dad was in the hospital undergoing heart surgery. (Covid restrictions kept us home. ) I swear she looked right into my eyes, acknowledged my sadness, and proceeded to sit on top of me and refused to let me leave. She passed tragically a month after that. She was a good soul and served her purpose well. Her loss still hurts me to this day. The best girl. 💔💔💔

[@Spooky-Sara]

What an amazing story. I’m so sorry for the loss of your cat. Is your dad okay?

[@Hallmark44]

@@Spooky-Sara It was a rough few months, but by Dad is doing good now! More active than ever. So thankful for my angel cat comforting me during that time. 🐈😇

[@jacquimunns2093]

Sorry to hear about your loss, just know you cat is still with you all the time...hope the happy memories you had with your cat eases the pain in your heart ❤️

[@SMFAHgirl98]

My dad underwent brain surgery in COVID too, I was alone in the home except for the kitties and our old German Shepherd Maggie, and they all guarded me and cuddled me as much as my distraught self could have asked for lmao.

[@blackdogbrown]

I just adopted a kitten tabby. I've had him for a month now, he's now 4 months, and he sleeps on me all the time when I'm laying down on my couch. I love it. ❤❤❤

[@Oaktreealley]

my cat is lying on my legs in bed while i watch this. I know she does this a lot for warmth but she loves me too. But she also understands that when my husband and i are snuggling while watching tv it's her chance to have a cuddle party with both of us, and she often positions herself in seemingly uncomfortable positions just so she can be touching the both of us at the same time. 😂 She's a sweetie and makes me laugh.

[@9liveslisa]

My cats sleep on top of me every night and what's funny is I'll tell them I need to turn over; then they jump off, let me get settled, and then they jump back onboard! Pure love!

[@Catsheal]

Omg that’s amazing! You guys are on a different wavelength!

[@reginaholoman7578]

I tell Cleo “I gotta pee” & she jumps down, then returns to her spot, when I climb back in the covers.

[@9liveslisa]

@@reginaholoman7578 yep, that's how my cats and I roll! lol!

[@julieutley2073]

Oh, yes! Smart cats!

[@goddesswen]

How did my cat improve my human relations? My cat is such a miracle. She came at a time when my heart needed healing and showed me how it’s like to be close to someone. I never experienced being so close to someone and have them respect my feelings. She also showed me how to be present with others when they needed my help. Before, I was so used to being used by others, but she saved me. It seems like I was the one saving her from living on the streets, but she was the one who saved me in actuality. They can be feral and fine without humans. Yet, choose to be with us and add so much warmth into our lives. THANK YOU JACKSON GALAXY FOR CAT EDUCATION. I didn’t speak the language of cat until I watched your channel. I misunderstood my cat as selfish and misbehaving. After watching your KZbin videos I realized that she’s not. My little furbaby is just very confident and needs a lot of socialization. I just had to learn how to understand cats to know how to connect with these beautiful creatures.

[@Prettymapleleaf]

My Gracie found me right when I needed her too. I don’t think I would be here….

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Yes I also have never experienced such intense deliberate and personal love and loyalty as with my cats...if it weren't for my Bandito I could never have made it through after the death of my husband in 2017..we were together 40 years.He never left my side and the concern and devotion and comfort was unmistakeable.

[@Prettymapleleaf]

@@kimberlypatton9634 so very sorry for your tremendous loss.

[@moonlite1964]

Exactly!! I understand. I just lost my Tonkinese Angel after almost 21 yrs.

[@nicholehampton3993]

Not me knowing all of this subconsciously, but never TRULY giving my cat the space he needs to express himself freely. Thank you for the lil nudge of knowledge. Realizing that my lil buddy does show his love daily, I just haven’t been respecting his space enough to let him do what he feels is right to him. Also learning lots about kitty consent through your videos which I’m grateful for because all I want to do is be all over my furry friend 🥲 Usually he’ll lay at my feet and I pull him in close to forcefully snuggle til he surrenders. After watching this however that is no more; even if he does start making bread when I do so. 🤣 Your channel is so fucking dope for cat companions, new or veteran; there is so much to learn about the little gestures that they make. Again thank you for all that you and whoever you’ve built a team with for this channel have done/ continue to do. 🫶🏻 y’all are literal angels.

[@May-or-May-not]

I love when my cats sleep on me. It helps me sleep and feel safe. Aslan usually sleeps under the blanket with me and Kovu sleeps on top of the blanket. Getting up from the bed or couch is a chore though, haha. It's hard to sit up when you're buried under more than 20 lbs of cat.

[@SandvichMuncher]

Love those names!!!!

[@belmum1689]

@@SandvichMuncher My cat has the best name Treasure not only b/c she is a treasure but its b/c she is a ginger cat and yes we treasure every moment with her.

[@merthemarijberkhout3814]

Omg my dog's name is aslan. Finally someone who also used that name

[@belmum1689]

@@merthemarijberkhout3814 I had a greyhound name Butcher b/c when she was a puppy the local butcher was meant to take her but he never did so he lost, I had 13 wonderful yrs with her.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Tere bille Pakistani?

[@ginaday5121]

the first night I had my 2 kittens, the littler one crawled up on my chest, fell asleep, and I broke into tears of love. I've never loved something like I love my kitties, and they show their love all the time. a couple months after I first got them, I got pneumonia and they would both lay on top of me and sleep with me. a month later, I got sick again, and they did the same thing, both slept on top of me, like they wanted to heal me 🥺 cats are amazing

[@flaming_bentley]

I have 8 cats. Three came to me as spicy 5 week old rescues. I spent so much time with them and now they are little loves.

[@maureendevries1904]

I had a similiar experience with my cat Solomon (Rip). He could always tell when I was ill. When i had pneunomia, he never left my side.

[@heatherstub]

Don't you know it?

[@Autism_Forever]

When I got my cat, he was 3 weeks old. His mother abandoned him at birth. First night he spent with me, he climbed into my bed and wove a nest for himself out of my long hair. He did a very good job. Took me half an hour in the morning to undo this contraption :))) He slept with me ever since, usually by my legs, holding one of them with his paws :)

[@sf2132]

My sweet boy kitty sleeps near my legs, then when I get up and try to walk to his dish to feed him, he practically trips me with every step. I love every bit of it❣️😸

[@carolinesc3615]

When I go to bed, my cat goes to bed. She typically sleeps on my stomach or chest, pushing her head under my hand, instructing me where to pet her. This gets in the way of reading, but I'm not complaining!

[@stevenhenry2940]

Hello Caroline how are you doing today

[@vikkumari]

My cat loves me so much but she's either a lap cat or sleeps at my feet. But when I'm feeling really sick or depressed, she cuddles up on my chest instead. She's also super demanding about food, but when I'm sick she's is more focused on caring for me and allows dinner to be later or smaller than usual cause she knows I'm sick. Cats are honestly incredible.

[@brat682]

Oh geez. Now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and smiling at my cat, Isis. Thanks Jackson for making me cry lol

[@nerllyneskenassy3659]

Me too 😿💘

[@horsewings3561]

I'm glad I'm not the only one with a cat named isis.

[@Nadia99782]

I adopted a kitten a week ago every night we sleep together .and about five days in she started to she sleep under my chin, whole body wrapped around my neck and just starts purring the whole night until she falls asleep. She’ll do a nice big, deep breath when she finally goes into a deep sleep, it is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen. and she does this with I take a nap to.🥰

[@dashstarfox3082]

Watching this with my recent rescue, Gabigail, curled into my side. Found her near a dumpster, tail severed to a tiny stump and infected. I didn’t expect her to let me approach, let alone scoop her and put her in my car. She curled up behind my neck and slept there the whole ride home. It’s been pure luff ever since 💜 She’s probably the smartest and most affectionate cat I’ve ever had, and I’m so glad we found each other.

[@willfade7994]

My baby was a rescue too. She’d been badly injured by 2 dogs that tried to kill her. A Vet recommended euthanasia, but I didn’t have the heart. So I got a second opinion. She was estimated to be about 8 months old then. I’ve now had her for 9 years and she’s my best little friend. She’s the most intelligent cat and a blessing! I believe God brings them to us. In many ways, I feel like she saved me! Funny, you said “luff”. I named her Mia. She’s my Mama Mia, but sometimes I call her my “Little Luffy Lou,” or “Mama.” 🙈

[@carolyntalbot947]

Found kitties are the best

[@M_SC]

That’s a cute name

[@janinejenkins3733]

I'm stealing that word " luff "

[@alancanham971]

Lovely story ❤️

[@Rowancat11]

I'm a sidesleeper, and having her weight on my hip and waist is so comforting.

[@Wolrag]

Jackson, it dragged me to tears. I was that non-cat guy. Then Paulette just popped up into my life, and I love her so much, it's beyond words. THANK YOU so much for this video.

[@polarexpress_fr]

💞💞 so cute

[@ellem.2381]

Paulette ❤️

[@eksdee2170]

Same, I was such a cat hater during my childhood and early teens since I had bad childhood memories with cats, but then when I got older and got a cat, I love nothing more after that

[@crimson1504]

Jackson, we adopted our first kitty this year - an adult cat who came to the shelter as a stray. I watched your videos religiously to make sure we gave our kitty the best life possible. I just googled "why does my cat sleep on me" because he snuggles with us every night and it felt too good to be true that he actually likes us... but your video validates that he's a happy kitty with a strong bond! Thank you for all of the guidance ❤ We now feel ready for cat number 2.

[@randomcitizen3773]

i have great relationships with people. wife, kids, coworkers, friends, the whole deal. but in all of that, i’ve never experienced a bond like i have with my kitties. very lucky to have these little souls in my life.

[@CelticFairyBox]

Creepy.

[@pavornocturnus1145]

So true. 💗

[@KatNeilsenOfficial]

Cats are way better than humans :) I said it. I mean it.

[@herlastvoyage]

David DeVoe, amen brother!

[@lynnmartz8739]

@@KatNeilsenOfficial Or at least way better than a lot of humans.

[@Karmer]

Cats are incredibly loving. That's what I've learnt when I was adopted by my cat :-D she has so many signs of love - you're right, for some reason the general consensus is a cat doesn't really love you. But, they totally do!!

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

Would my baby Shadow eat my face off when I die? Yes. But does she also love me? Yes very much. And I would die for her, hands down

[@bendietrees]

@@elvingearmasterirma7241 dogs eat their dead humans too.

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

@@bendietrees I know. Carnivores do that when theyre hungry and youre, ya know, just a pile of meat. Its just that non cat people use that as a sorta gotcha moment which is stupid

[@mcmlxii4419]

@@elvingearmasterirma7241 That's 100% correct! Non cat people always do that because they have nothing else to use against a cat.

[@furiscafynn6275]

I moved into a flat with a friend who owns a cat. Earlier this year the dog my family had for nearly fourteen years died, and I only ever lived with a dog - I know them well. But living with a cat was a learning experience with a different temperament. It wasn't that I didn't like cats, I just wasn't used to them. I couldn't read this little fella like I could read dogs. After googling, letting the cat get on with it and basically getting to know each other, this cat now sleeps by me most nights, sometimes lays on my chest purring when I'm reading and tends to keep me company most days. He's not even my cat, I've only lived here 2 1/2 months lol

[@LadyScaper]

Cats are like that though. That’s a part of what makes them so wonderful. Condolences for the loss of the family dog. (I ❤️ dogs too.)

[@rdh1429]

He’s not yours but you are his 🥰

[@josiechaney9010]

Awwww💕💕💕💕

[@adelinexavier5921]

Oh you’re a perfect cat type as well. Some folks are kinda borderline obsessive and comes off intrusive. And cats don’t like all that. They love a hooman with chill/respectful vibes.

[@Enjyu_666]

I love the vibes of this channel! 😍 My cat used to punish me whenever I showed up at my place, which was once a year, as I lived abroad, she would warm up few days later, but when I got stuck in my hometown due to Covid, she got so used I'm there, she would wait for me in my seat for our daily movie or two, and would just chill, sleep, groom herself etc in my lap until I had to remove her 😍 she passed away at age 17 gracefully, I hope as happy kitty 😔