{"id":178540,"date":"2022-07-16T08:06:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:06:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:54","slug":"why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my cat sit on my lap every time I sit down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_does_my_cat_sit_on_my_lap_every_time_I_sit_down\" title=\"Why does my cat sit on my lap every time I sit down?\">Why does my cat sit on my lap every time I sit down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Do_cats_like_to_sit_with_you\" title=\"Do cats like to sit with you?\">Do cats like to sit with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#What_kind_of_cat_is_Jinxy\" title=\"What kind of cat is Jinxy?\">What kind of cat is Jinxy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_do_cats_sit_inside_squares\" title=\"Why do cats sit inside squares?\">Why do cats sit inside squares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_does_my_cat_get_in_my_lap_every_time_I_sit_down\" title=\"Why does my cat get in my lap every time I sit down?\">Why does my cat get in my lap every time I sit down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_do_cats_like_to_sit_in_your_lap\" title=\"Why do cats like to sit in your lap?\">Why do cats like to sit in your lap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_want_to_leave_my_lap\" title=\"Why does my cat not want to leave my lap?\">Why does my cat not want to leave my lap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_does_my_cat_like_to_sit_with_me\" title=\"Why does my cat like to sit with me?\">Why does my cat like to sit with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#How_do_cats_choose_who_to_sit_with\" title=\"How do cats choose who to sit with?\">How do cats choose who to sit with?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Do_most_cats_sit_on_your_lap\" title=\"Do most cats sit on your lap?\">Do most cats sit on your lap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_do_cats_like_to_sit_on_their_owners_lap\" title=\"Why do cats like to sit on their owners lap?\">Why do cats like to sit on their owners lap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#What_type_of_cat_was_Mr_Jinx\" title=\"What type of cat was Mr Jinx?\">What type of cat was Mr Jinx?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#What_kind_of_cat_was_Jinx_in_Meet_the_Parents\" title=\"What kind of cat was Jinx in Meet the Parents?\">What kind of cat was Jinx in Meet the Parents?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#What_breed_of_cat_is_in_Meet_the_Fockers\" title=\"What breed of cat is in Meet the Fockers?\">What breed of cat is in Meet the Fockers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Is_Himalayan_a_Persian\" title=\"Is Himalayan a Persian?\">Is Himalayan a Persian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Do_cats_like_to_lay_on_squares\" title=\"Do cats like to lay on squares?\">Do cats like to lay on squares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Do_cats_like_squares_or_circles\" title=\"Do cats like squares or circles?\">Do cats like squares or circles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_does_my_cat_come_to_me_when_I_sit_down\" title=\"Why does my cat come to me when I sit down?\">Why does my cat come to me when I sit down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_is_my_cat_constantly_on_my_lap\" title=\"Why is my cat constantly on my lap?\">Why is my cat constantly on my lap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-sit-on-my-lap-every-time-i-sit-down\/#Why_do_cats_sit_in_your_seat_when_you_get_up\" title=\"Why do cats sit in your seat when you get up?\">Why do cats sit in your seat when you get up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_sit_on_my_lap_every_time_I_sit_down\"><\/span>Why does my cat sit on my lap every time I sit down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They like you. In addition to trusting you and wanting your attention, a cat sitting on your lap usually means that they like you! Lots of cats choose a favorite human. Cats have many ways of showing their affection, like purring, nudging you, and sitting in your lap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_to_sit_with_you\"><\/span>Do cats like to sit with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One reason cats love to sit on your computer or book while you&#8217;re using it, found HelloGiggles, is <b>because the item smells like you. Like many creatures, cats are largely guided by their sense of smell; and if an item has your scent, they like to be near it because it makes them feel safe and happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cat_is_Jinxy\"><\/span>What kind of cat is Jinxy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Himalayan-Persian<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_sit_inside_squares\"><\/span>Why do cats sit inside squares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s just a fact of life that <b>cats like to squeeze into small spaces where they feel much safer and more secure. Instead of being exposed to the clamor and possible danger of wide open spaces, cats prefer to huddle in smaller, more clearly delineated areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_get_in_my_lap_every_time_I_sit_down\"><\/span>Why does my cat get in my lap every time I sit down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They like you. In addition to trusting you and wanting your attention, a cat sitting on your lap usually means that they like you! Lots of cats choose a favorite human. Cats have many ways of showing their affection, like purring, nudging you, and sitting in your lap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_like_to_sit_in_your_lap\"><\/span>Why do cats like to sit in your lap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cats enjoy sitting on laps because <b>it keeps them warm, and they feel safe near their owners. It&#8217;s also a way for them to show their trust and affection as well as communicate their needs and seek attention from their human.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_want_to_leave_my_lap\"><\/span>Why does my cat not want to leave my lap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health issues. If clingy behavior has only recently started, there&#8217;s a possibility that <b>your cat has become needier because it&#8217;s feeling unwell. Just like us, cats often enjoy some TLC when they&#8217;re sick. They might find your presence reassuring, and it might even be their way of letting you know that they&#8217;re poorly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_like_to_sit_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat like to sit with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They want security<\/b> Just like humans, cats feel more secure if they are close to someone else. If you&#8217;re a cat, you just can&#8217;t get any closer to someone than sitting on top of them. Sitting on you or sitting next to you, their idea of a giant friendly cat, helps them to believe that you&#8217;ll scare any predators away.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_choose_who_to_sit_with\"><\/span>How do cats choose who to sit with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats tend to favor one person over others even if they were well-socialized as kittens. <b>Cats are expert communicators and gravitate towards people that they communicate well with. Look for communication cues from your cat, such as your cat approaching you in search of food or petting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_most_cats_sit_on_your_lap\"><\/span>Do most cats sit on your lap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t take it personally if your cat doesn&#8217;t tend to sit on your lap. <b>Each cat is individual and some are more likely to be a lap cat than others. A lot of cats aren&#8217;t that comfortable with a lot of contact so prefer not to snuggle up on someones lap (or choose to only do it for a very short period of time).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_like_to_sit_on_their_owners_lap\"><\/span>Why do cats like to sit on their owners lap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cats enjoy sitting on laps because <b>it keeps them warm, and they feel safe near their owners. It&#8217;s also a way for them to show their trust and affection as well as communicate their needs and seek attention from their human.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cat_was_Mr_Jinx\"><\/span>What type of cat was Mr Jinx?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jinx, or Jinxie, the <b>Himalayan cat from Meet the Parents, was actually played by two five year old Himalayans named Bailey and Meesha. Mr. Jinx, or Jinxie, the Himalayan cat from Meet the Parents, was actually played by two five year old Himalayans named Bailey and Meesha.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cat_was_Jinx_in_Meet_the_Parents\"><\/span>What kind of cat was Jinx in Meet the Parents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Himalayan cat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_is_in_Meet_the_Fockers\"><\/span>What breed of cat is in Meet the Fockers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Himalayan<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Himalayan_a_Persian\"><\/span>Is Himalayan a Persian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Himalayans can be referred to as colourpoint Persians, Himalayan Persians or colourpoint longhairs, depending on where you are in the world. <b>Many cat associations agree that Himalayans, created by humans, are not a breed, but a type of Persian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_to_lay_on_squares\"><\/span>Do cats like to lay on squares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s well known that cats love to sit in enclosed spaces, like boxes. <b>They even like to sit in square shapes made of tape, as documented during a 2017 Twitter craze (#CatSquare). So in the new study, published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Gabriella E.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_squares_or_circles\"><\/span>Do cats like squares or circles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cat behaviorist explains why <b>felines love circles. An adorable, viral tweet shows cats capitalizing on a side-effect of social distancing  sitting in circles drawn on the ground to mark where humans should stand to keep their distance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_come_to_me_when_I_sit_down\"><\/span>Why does my cat come to me when I sit down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They crave connection. Cats gravitate toward people they like, and they seek connection with their favorite people, Marilyn adds. Sometimes they&#8217;re seeking petting, because people often pet the cat on their lap. Petting resembles their mom&#8217;s grooming, so most cats love receiving petting from their favorite people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_constantly_on_my_lap\"><\/span>Why is my cat constantly on my lap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats like to sit on laps because <b>they feel secure and safe near you. They may be trying to warm themselves up or are coming to you for attention. Once they feel satisfied, they&#8217;ll often leave to do something far more interesting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_sit_in_your_seat_when_you_get_up\"><\/span>Why do cats sit in your seat when you get up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats will take a seat that is warm from where you&#8217;ve been sat. Cats love to be warm and will absorb your body heat. Cats also enjoy being close to their owners&#8217; scent because it makes them feel safe and comfortable. Territorial cats will jump into the seat to claim it as their own and warn other animals off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my cat sit on my lap every time I sit down?Do cats like to sit with you?What kind of cat is Jinxy?Why do cats sit inside squares?Why does my cat get in my lap every time I sit down?Why do cats like to sit in your lap?Why does my cat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178540"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178540\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}