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

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  • Does your cat sleep on or with you in bed? Ever wonder why? Well, apparently you do, because Google tells me so! Is it an expression of ownership, dominance, love, or something more? Find out!
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  • @nathanmarsh9503
    @nathanmarsh9503 2 роки тому +6747

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

    • @jessicacollins8049
      @jessicacollins8049 2 роки тому +208

      This is my human this is my bed.

    • @dougscott170
      @dougscott170 2 роки тому +49

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

    • @garyowens7454
      @garyowens7454 2 роки тому +134

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

    • @KK-hq8jd
      @KK-hq8jd 2 роки тому +28

      Best use of this quote !!

    • @steffiet3862
      @steffiet3862 2 роки тому +25

      @@garyowens7454 100% true and best comment!!

  • @JRCP144
    @JRCP144 2 роки тому +8849

    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
      @etorresrodz 2 роки тому +415

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

    • @anniepollard3119
      @anniepollard3119 2 роки тому +270

      This made me cry

    • @atinemassare
      @atinemassare 2 роки тому +259

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

    • @adarateranroldan
      @adarateranroldan 2 роки тому +40

      ❤️

    • @lisasamuelson8774
      @lisasamuelson8774 2 роки тому +78

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

  • @tinasmith5676
    @tinasmith5676 8 днів тому +33

    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.

  • @fabricatedego
    @fabricatedego Рік тому +198

    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
      @farahmaswadeh6245 8 місяців тому +3

      I'm in tears 😢❤

    • @lizzapizzar9077
      @lizzapizzar9077 8 місяців тому +4

      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
      @davinasquirrel7672 7 місяців тому +6

      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
      @wakkowarner7391 7 місяців тому +12

      I hate his old owners.

    • @homily258
      @homily258 5 місяців тому +1

      So glad he is in a safe environment now.😊

  • @cebancristina2423
    @cebancristina2423 2 роки тому +2566

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

    • @dkleath8697
      @dkleath8697 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @simplesimon8583
      @simplesimon8583 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @suethompson204
      @suethompson204 2 роки тому +2

      S

    • @suethompson204
      @suethompson204 2 роки тому

      S

    • @mikesexton8902
      @mikesexton8902 2 роки тому +3

      I agree

  • @jrwheeler81
    @jrwheeler81 2 роки тому +2720

    My husband loves our cats, but he doesn’t want them sleeping in our bed (he claims they keep him up), so I now sleep in the guest room smooshed in a full size bed with all six cats. 😂

    • @izzycarter8739
      @izzycarter8739 2 роки тому +54

      Lol

    • @user-we1zo5zz9j
      @user-we1zo5zz9j 2 роки тому +49

      Make him sleep on the couch!

    • @treelover1050
      @treelover1050 2 роки тому +235

      BEDS ARE FOR HUMANS. 6 CATS CAN SLEEP ELSEWHERE. WHY WOULD YOU WANT HAIR-FILLED SHEETS & BLANKETS? THEY ALSO WAKE YOU UP CONSTANTLY. I AGREE WITH YOUR HUSBAND.

    • @housekuckadv
      @housekuckadv 2 роки тому +97

      I'm lucky because my cat sleeps when I'm sleeping and won't wake me in the middle of the night or early in the morning, and i know if she is active, my sleep is sooooo lite

    • @K2K721
      @K2K721 2 роки тому +49

      "It's me or the cats"!

  • @julieutley2073
    @julieutley2073 8 днів тому +27

    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!

  • @kristacielo5734
    @kristacielo5734 6 місяців тому +20

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

  • @valerietomsic8454
    @valerietomsic8454 2 роки тому +4027

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

  • @robertoprestigiacomo253
    @robertoprestigiacomo253 2 роки тому +908

    "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
      @Rosiroo 2 роки тому +72

      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
      @KOKO-uu7yd 2 роки тому +19

      @@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
      @kweeniepiez 2 роки тому +14

      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
      @geemcgraff8281 2 роки тому +1

      bs they do care

    • @KOKO-uu7yd
      @KOKO-uu7yd 2 роки тому +6

      @@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...😒
      😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

  • @yourhighness747
    @yourhighness747 Рік тому +70

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

  • @abbycooper9030
    @abbycooper9030 Рік тому +238

    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
      @Foxxy495 Рік тому +10

      Sorry for your loss;(

    • @AnyiaDeQuann
      @AnyiaDeQuann Рік тому +12

      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
      @rebeccaspratling2865 Рік тому +13

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

    • @smokeykitty6023
      @smokeykitty6023 Рік тому +11

      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
      @dlynn101 11 місяців тому +6

      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

  • @DonnaLang42rockglobally
    @DonnaLang42rockglobally 2 роки тому +2765

    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
      @Widdekuu91 2 роки тому +66

      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
      @ianmangham4570 2 роки тому +5

      Ha ha, nice one Donna 😘👍🇬🇧🙏

    • @TaoScribble
      @TaoScribble 2 роки тому +30

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

    • @exhater7820
      @exhater7820 2 роки тому +17

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

    • @cdc3
      @cdc3 2 роки тому +31

      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...

  • @anewagora
    @anewagora 2 роки тому +6162

    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
      @sarahgilbert8036 2 роки тому +175

      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
      @tiagosantos2793 2 роки тому +208

      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
      @jazzjasmin 2 роки тому +49

      I sometimes wish my cats were so aloof. Lol

    • @MusicxxWhorexx
      @MusicxxWhorexx 2 роки тому +115

      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
      @AshleyLovesTheLord 2 роки тому +11

      Agreed!

  • @sotaylor22
    @sotaylor22 7 днів тому +10

    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. 😢

  • @alliplank1666
    @alliplank1666 Рік тому +47

    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.

  • @robertbeining141
    @robertbeining141 2 роки тому +1497

    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
      @oiseaufeu 2 роки тому +7

      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
      @prynces0902 2 роки тому +22

      Their names are just majestic I love them.

    • @deannabanman243
      @deannabanman243 2 роки тому +42

      @@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
      @djg5950 2 роки тому +11

      @@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
      @oiseaufeu 2 роки тому +9

      @@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.

  • @xTIYx
    @xTIYx 2 роки тому +1736

    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
      @shaunamurray2007 2 роки тому +55

      That is lovely

    • @MsJustice007
      @MsJustice007 2 роки тому +45

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

    • @joanapiloto5594
      @joanapiloto5594 2 роки тому +40

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

    • @xTIYx
      @xTIYx 2 роки тому +35

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

    • @hollygolightly6243
      @hollygolightly6243 2 роки тому +14

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

  • @rebeccab2446
    @rebeccab2446 5 місяців тому +38

    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.

  • @donnazerbe8000
    @donnazerbe8000 Рік тому +49

    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!

  • @HodgyE5
    @HodgyE5 2 роки тому +903

    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.

    • @Mbg930
      @Mbg930 2 роки тому +38

      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
      @alkante2962 2 роки тому +45

      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
      @joymay8092 2 роки тому +33

      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
      @franminky7763 2 роки тому +21

      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
      @mcmlxii4419 2 роки тому +18

      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.

  • @kevinmencer3782
    @kevinmencer3782 2 роки тому +823

    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
      @deepgardening 2 роки тому +59

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

    • @sararitchie-brown9881
      @sararitchie-brown9881 2 роки тому +44

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

    • @nessyness5447
      @nessyness5447 2 роки тому +44

      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
      @SuzyBenz 2 роки тому +19

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

    • @rdtiel
      @rdtiel 2 роки тому

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

  • @woundedhealer999
    @woundedhealer999 Рік тому +99

    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.

  • @mariejoseethibeault570
    @mariejoseethibeault570 Рік тому +40

    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.

  • @kattriella1331
    @kattriella1331 2 роки тому +1430

    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
      @monermccarthy7198 2 роки тому +59

      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
      @s.marcus3669 2 роки тому +13

      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
      @monermccarthy7198 2 роки тому +17

      @@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
      @YasWitch7 2 роки тому +15

      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
      @robertbruce5213 2 роки тому +10

      They know.

  • @MaximTendu
    @MaximTendu 2 роки тому +715

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

    • @destinychild4659
      @destinychild4659 2 роки тому +11

      😼😹😼

    • @toriless
      @toriless 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @Sandy-zx3ub
      @Sandy-zx3ub 2 роки тому +5

      Perfect. 😸

    • @sonja4164
      @sonja4164 2 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @remulac6698
      @remulac6698 2 роки тому +5

      Hahaha just facts 🤣 😂

  • @aubreyharper4829
    @aubreyharper4829 Рік тому +17

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

  • @Darkdaej
    @Darkdaej Рік тому +55

    The three imperatives guiding every action a cat takes: Comfort, warmth and safety.

    • @bcase5328
      @bcase5328 Рік тому +1

      You can't leave without them knowing.

  • @barbarakingry9163
    @barbarakingry9163 Рік тому +1007

    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
      @candyjohnson3302 Рік тому +80

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

    • @whisperinwind87
      @whisperinwind87 Рік тому +43

      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
      @16aidensmomma Рік тому +63

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

    • @voidofbeeswax
      @voidofbeeswax Рік тому +20

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

    • @gogi682
      @gogi682 Рік тому +15

      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!

  • @vdslx
    @vdslx 2 роки тому +381

    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
      @carolinamelara4521 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @marusaez
      @marusaez 2 роки тому +9

      SAME 💘🥺

    • @lainey7985
      @lainey7985 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @Alexandra-ng1ih
      @Alexandra-ng1ih 2 роки тому +5

      Nah she just getting warm

    • @robindabreu34
      @robindabreu34 2 роки тому +3

      That's where my cat lays on me too.

  • @sandibass5895
    @sandibass5895 11 днів тому +3

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

  • @Makeup4ever5
    @Makeup4ever5 Рік тому +8

    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

  • @moonfire41
    @moonfire41 2 роки тому +899

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

    • @tishharding
      @tishharding 2 роки тому +27

      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
      @Diana-yr8wp 2 роки тому +26

      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
      @valerietomsic8454 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @risu5028
      @risu5028 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @waynejohanson1083
      @waynejohanson1083 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @brendafrank1022
    @brendafrank1022 Рік тому +526

    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
      @jamespatrick20906 Рік тому +3

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

    • @Gaylen2200
      @Gaylen2200 Рік тому

      I totally agree❤

    • @Gaylen2200
      @Gaylen2200 Рік тому +2

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

    • @jamespatrick20906
      @jamespatrick20906 Рік тому

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

    • @yourhighness747
      @yourhighness747 Рік тому

      Same. My ferret is my esa

  • @graysnake5332
    @graysnake5332 9 місяців тому +13

    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!

  • @petersmith9152
    @petersmith9152 9 місяців тому +13

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

  • @sdl444
    @sdl444 2 роки тому +925

    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
      @JessFirefox 2 роки тому +34

      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
      @amandastiffler4674 2 роки тому +18

      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
      @DogFlamingoXIII 2 роки тому +26

      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
      @Flint-Dibble-the-Don 2 роки тому +2

      @@amandastiffler4674 your cat has a cool name.

    • @starlightpancake
      @starlightpancake 2 роки тому +2

      I was just going to type a similar comment!

  • @NoPeriscope
    @NoPeriscope 2 роки тому +1541

    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
      @alanac8004 2 роки тому +156

      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
      @tyz6197 2 роки тому +50

      I think this would be a good video.

    • @freedomfighter4990
      @freedomfighter4990 2 роки тому +269

      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
      @StompMom5 2 роки тому +35

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

    • @alanac8004
      @alanac8004 2 роки тому +65

      @@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. 💜

  • @sf2132
    @sf2132 Рік тому +9

    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❣️😸

  • @mycroftholmes8261
    @mycroftholmes8261 9 днів тому +3

    Watching this as my 9 month old kitten is laying on top of my chest, purring her little heart out 🥰

  • @PikachuCutie69
    @PikachuCutie69 2 роки тому +383

    "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
      @peterang6912 2 роки тому

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

    • @willgaukler8979
      @willgaukler8979 2 роки тому

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

  • @Miyori999
    @Miyori999 2 роки тому +619

    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
      @creativegirl9710 2 роки тому +18

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

    • @kstar1489
      @kstar1489 2 роки тому +19

      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
      @Miyori999 2 роки тому +14

      @@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
      @analozada9475 2 роки тому +7

      I’m so sorry for your loss…🥺😭😿

    • @paulazemeckis7835
      @paulazemeckis7835 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @Langdanion
    @Langdanion Рік тому +5

    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...!

  • @anitaevans5361
    @anitaevans5361 Рік тому +8

    I love my cat, she falls asleep on me and I will do anything I can to not wake her, including putting off tasks, chores, etc so she can sleep undisturbed as long as possible. It's pretty cute that when I put on my lil blanket, Mittens baby waby sees it as a signal to come cuddle, and she warms me up also 🐈‍⬛

  • @nicolekitter1943
    @nicolekitter1943 Рік тому +883

    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
      @gladitsnotme Рік тому +103

      You were stressing that damn cat out lmfao

    • @marywilliams5712
      @marywilliams5712 Рік тому +71

      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
      @kellykilander1885 Рік тому +24

      This is an amazing story

    • @pianoangellouise
      @pianoangellouise Рік тому +52

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

    • @mellie4174
      @mellie4174 Рік тому +10

      You did a sleep study at home??

  • @tabbiragan915
    @tabbiragan915 2 роки тому +407

    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
      @Truth-Be-Told-USA 2 роки тому +11

      Agree it helps with my depression

    • @alaureljordan2427
      @alaureljordan2427 2 роки тому +5

      OMG❗IT *IS* a cure 🐾 down

    • @SweetSiets
      @SweetSiets 2 роки тому +5

      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
      @aaaaaa-dv5fv 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @veesea8889 2 роки тому +8

      It's kinda like a schmall weighted blanket 🥰

  • @Nadia99782
    @Nadia99782 Рік тому +5

    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.🥰

  • @blackdogbrown
    @blackdogbrown 6 місяців тому +3

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @simplyshadow8468
    @simplyshadow8468 2 роки тому +914

    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
      @ermalibrahimi1998 2 роки тому +18

      😂😂😂

    • @sagittariusbeauty
      @sagittariusbeauty 2 роки тому +11

      Awwee 🥰🥰

    • @Poodleinacan
      @Poodleinacan 2 роки тому +14

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

    • @simplyshadow8468
      @simplyshadow8468 2 роки тому +17

      @@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
      @Poodleinacan 2 роки тому +5

      @@simplyshadow8468 yes.

  • @alexklein5640
    @alexklein5640 Рік тому +558

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

  • @monstaguru1442
    @monstaguru1442 2 дні тому +1

    I adopted a sweet little terror less than 1 year old in november 2023... he showed signs of seperation anxiety and small spaces helped him cope. One thing i found super helpful is playing loops on youtube of cat purts with fireplaces or rain and the look of relaxation he gets makes me cry 🥲.
    I DARE say my lil boy did not know what purring was until i started "talking" to him and everyday id see him id purr at him. Now he knitts my throat at 7 am so i cant be ready for work 😂

  • @hollybishop2095
    @hollybishop2095 6 місяців тому +5

    At one point I had 4 cats. One would sleep up by my head, one between my legs, and the other 2 on either side of me at my waist/hips. I would wake up and not be able to move because I would be hemmed in by cats!❤ I now have just one cat and she prefers to sleep between my legs. I love when my cat(s) sleep with me! During the day, she is always in my lap!

  • @glengamble526
    @glengamble526 Рік тому +1371

    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
      @ChristofferFlensburg Рік тому +27

      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
      @skyd.2084 Рік тому +6

      Wow 😢💖💗

    • @harlowblackadder356
      @harlowblackadder356 Рік тому +10

      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
      @saloninegi147 Рік тому +4

      Beautiful! Brought a tear to my eye!

    • @katiewestacottkhteacher1206
      @katiewestacottkhteacher1206 Рік тому +6

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

  • @teriparkin2519
    @teriparkin2519 2 роки тому +407

    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
      @AnimeShinigami13 2 роки тому +27

      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
      @safaa9654 2 роки тому +6

      Wish my cat would do that 😭😂😂

    • @bigjedimullet
      @bigjedimullet 2 роки тому +19

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

    • @laurettakhundmiri2144
      @laurettakhundmiri2144 2 роки тому +14

      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
      @rhonddalesley 2 роки тому +5

      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 😂

  • @JoseSerrato0420
    @JoseSerrato0420 Рік тому +8

    My cat loves sleeping on me during winter and fall, but during spring and summer she'll sleep near me. Even if i change my sleeping location she'll still move to the same room as me and sleep like that. I can tell from her cat bed and various other spots of cat hair that she mainly does it when I'm home. ❤❤❤

  • @nicholehampton3993
    @nicholehampton3993 Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @xXxNeonPrincessxXx
    @xXxNeonPrincessxXx 2 роки тому +619

    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
      @Lightning77305 2 роки тому +5

      Very good!

    • @aikikaname6508
      @aikikaname6508 2 роки тому +26

      No nightmares are sneaking past his paws!

    • @thedrugthatkilled
      @thedrugthatkilled Рік тому +28

      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
      @xXxNeonPrincessxXx Рік тому +4

      @@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
      @xXxNeonPrincessxXx Рік тому +5

      @@thedrugthatkilled Thank you, that makes sense now!

  • @emv8869
    @emv8869 2 роки тому +682

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

    • @sapphirestar3978
      @sapphirestar3978 2 роки тому +12

      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
      @aquariaaustin2077 2 роки тому +8

      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.

  • @susanrosenberg5594
    @susanrosenberg5594 5 місяців тому +4

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

  • @valeriehandmadewithheart
    @valeriehandmadewithheart Рік тому +7

    I love that Google ask Jason for the cat answers. 😉I told Binx my cat why he likes to sleep with me. He was not amused I woke him up.😸 My bearded dragon Sticky is a good listener. He and I will have to discuss family/pet issues later. He is a great listener. I can't wait until summer for when I can take him for walks outside. People give you some interesting looks when you are walking a dragon on a leash. We don't walk that far since bearded dragons have short legs with a two inch or so walking stride and they are actually quite lazy. Thank you to those who actually made it through my rambling comment. I hope all of your loved ones are well wether they have fur or not. 💖

  • @shinotenshi5192
    @shinotenshi5192 2 роки тому +435

    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
      @madzilla6812 2 роки тому +41

      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
      @Lucky_Dagger 2 роки тому +22

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

    • @josiechaney9010
      @josiechaney9010 2 роки тому

      🌸💕🌸💕🌸

    • @Xiyuyu
      @Xiyuyu 2 роки тому +9

      @@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
      @adelinexavier5921 2 роки тому +1

      🙌🏾

  • @helenanilsson5666
    @helenanilsson5666 2 роки тому +478

    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
      @tommymurphy3632 2 роки тому +20

      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
      @helenanilsson5666 2 роки тому +16

      @@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
      @tommymurphy3632 2 роки тому +10

      @@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
      @tommymurphy3632 2 роки тому +5

      @@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
      @mangaanimefan3089 2 роки тому +9

      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. 😑🤗

  • @lisasophierb735
    @lisasophierb735 Рік тому +9

    Every one of my cats has had or has a preferred spot pinning me down. It got complicated when they negotiated preferences and hierarchy. Also, I got very flexible, trying to move without disturbing them 😂.

  • @linpollitt8950
    @linpollitt8950 Рік тому

    I just found your channel and subscribed. I have 2 cats, a dad and his daughter. Dad sleeps on me every night. On my chest or my head. My girl sleeps next to me. I am blessed. What a lovely warm man you are. I smiled all through the video x

  • @cienmcqueen2999
    @cienmcqueen2999 2 роки тому +412

    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
      @sharonmeredith8589 2 роки тому +9

      Big hugs

    • @prilknight
      @prilknight 2 роки тому +3

      God bless you and your cat my dear🙏🏻🐈

    • @little.bear344
      @little.bear344 2 роки тому +9

      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
      @prilknight 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @bunitamarcus5173
    @bunitamarcus5173 2 роки тому +472

    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
      @weirdloverwilde 2 роки тому +35

      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
      @CeiCie 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @birdie4263
      @birdie4263 2 роки тому +28

      Maybe they took a massive shit beforehand?

    • @Soprano2013
      @Soprano2013 2 роки тому +11

      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
      @alabhaois 2 роки тому +4

      Cats are mysterious- let’s face it!
      😼

  • @unappealingundesirable2826
    @unappealingundesirable2826 Рік тому +3

    Pillowing, Cuddle Cuddle, whenever cats snuggle up together and sleep, I call that the "That's how cats sleep together, if they like each other" pose!

  • @Enjyu_666
    @Enjyu_666 Рік тому +3

    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 😔

  • @sugarwoofle6067
    @sugarwoofle6067 2 роки тому +464

    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
      @theblackbaron4119 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah, cats are great :)

    • @jamespatrick20906
      @jamespatrick20906 Рік тому

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

  • @nellie3176
    @nellie3176 2 роки тому +370

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

    • @stevenhenry4227
      @stevenhenry4227 2 роки тому +2

      Hello Nellie how’s the weather over there

  • @veerlemendonck7588
    @veerlemendonck7588 Рік тому +6

    I have 16 cats, and there are many nights that I can hardly move because a bunch of them sleeps on my or close next to me. It's fantastic

    • @apriltortorici9810
      @apriltortorici9810 15 днів тому

      Lol same here. I have 16 rescue cats and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.

  • @youtube_UNAGEDRDKR
    @youtube_UNAGEDRDKR Рік тому +2

    Learning good English at the same time. Thank you for presentation.

  • @EagleArrow
    @EagleArrow 2 роки тому +669

    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_-
      @-_MR666_- Рік тому +9

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

    • @G_Robb
      @G_Robb Рік тому +5

      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
      @ErutaniaRose Рік тому +5

      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
      @pollypockets508 Рік тому

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

    • @EagleArrow
      @EagleArrow Рік тому

      @@pollypockets508 👍🐱

  • @thogevoll
    @thogevoll 2 роки тому +346

    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
      @bettybuckley1247 2 роки тому +9

      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
      @kelseyplagman2570 2 роки тому +5

      Mines name is bubby or bubs for sort

    • @heather....
      @heather.... 2 роки тому +11

      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
      @SamtheBravesFan 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @patlivesley5398
      @patlivesley5398 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @stevenmccrickard1401
    @stevenmccrickard1401 Рік тому +3

    Newish sub, thanks for the content. I have learned so much from you. Your comment that every cat is an individual resonates with me, it took years for me to get that. My first cat Molly would learn and repeat and retain stuff quick. I would show her what I wanted her to learn three times in quick succession and she would have learned it. Naturally I thought cats are easy to train. Ok I know everyone is laughing at me. In 25 years since then, and many cats later I have never seen another cat do that. Molly lived to 23 years. The one consistency has been how much love, each in their own way, all the cats that I have had have given to me.

  • @MarshaNipper
    @MarshaNipper Рік тому +4

    I would guess that when a cat kneads on you, that it was reenacting kitten behavior to stimulate their mom to let down milk - safety, security, warmth, full tummy. Right? Thanks for your loving presentation, Jackson!

  • @twinklegura5304
    @twinklegura5304 Рік тому +898

    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
      @hvfd5956 Рік тому +43

      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
      @krissi42085 Рік тому +34

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

    • @iangray7410
      @iangray7410 Рік тому +25

      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
      @meaghankelly3887 Рік тому +4

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

    • @Jessikared1997
      @Jessikared1997 Рік тому +42

      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 💜💜💜

  • @mycroft16
    @mycroft16 2 роки тому +447

    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
      @Trund27 2 роки тому +20

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

    • @sabrinakurosawa5516
      @sabrinakurosawa5516 2 роки тому +26

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

    • @myrialynn
      @myrialynn 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @artscrafts4685
    @artscrafts4685 3 дні тому

    ‘Cuddle puddle’ 🥹 love that!

  • @jillruben8924
    @jillruben8924 Рік тому

    New sub here. Love this channel and love all my babies, content and past. Have a 22y/ 0 blind, dead and rescued. She shows so much love it’s beautiful. All the rest rescued as well. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • @pedanticm
    @pedanticm 2 роки тому +519

    "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
      @rebasack21 2 роки тому +65

      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
      @simonchen5284 2 роки тому +20

      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
      @pedanticm 2 роки тому +10

      @@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
      @simonchen5284 2 роки тому +19

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

    • @pedanticm
      @pedanticm 2 роки тому +9

      @@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

  • @miususey
    @miususey 2 роки тому +308

    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
      @maryrosekent8223 2 роки тому +18

      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
      @lisasamuelson8774 2 роки тому +13

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

    • @SisterOfTheFireflies181
      @SisterOfTheFireflies181 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @michelalvarez637
      @michelalvarez637 2 роки тому +8

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

    •  2 роки тому +4

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

  • @lisastanton6553
    @lisastanton6553 Рік тому +3

    My two cats slept one on my abdomen and the other three legged one slept on my neck. We lived alone because my mother kept choking my neck just before I adopted them. The other on my abdomen was there because I had ovarian torsion before I adopted them and the torsion continued until my ovaries fell out. I still love them. And it seems every new feral cat who comes to me has knowledge of everything in the past.

  • @danielleshay1972
    @danielleshay1972 7 днів тому +1

    My cat Jax also loves to sleep on my clothes. He was a monster when we got him at 8 weeks but has turned into a cuddle bum. Love him so much.

  • @bigjedimullet
    @bigjedimullet 2 роки тому +195

    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
      @karolinamajewska5995 2 роки тому +7

      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
      @lynnmartz8739 2 роки тому +9

      @@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
      @karolinamajewska5995 2 роки тому +2

      @@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
      @riccccccardo 2 роки тому

      @@lynnmartz8739 I agree.

    • @jaimebibelot4398
      @jaimebibelot4398 2 роки тому

      @@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!

  • @corinnebowers4293
    @corinnebowers4293 2 роки тому +222

    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
      @GrumpyDragon527 2 роки тому +2

      That's so adorable

    • @aff77141
      @aff77141 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @midwestanon1359
    @midwestanon1359 6 місяців тому +1

    I had a cat when I was younger who would sleep in the crook of my knees when I laid on my side. She was also the kitten who slept on her back in my arms like a baby.

  • @judithkidd8704
    @judithkidd8704 Рік тому

    You're the best, Jackson! Of course we all love you! You are so knowledgeable about kitties. I have two and I am so in love with them!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @ry.hillner
    @ry.hillner Рік тому +332

    I'm a stomach sleeper and always like it for some weird reason when my cat decides to sleep directly on my back. She'll go right into "cat loaf mode" right on my back, lol.

    • @slconley
      @slconley Рік тому +5

      😹😹😹

    • @gregGould
      @gregGould Рік тому +10

      Several years ago my girlfriend and I allowed her brother to stay in our house for a while. One day when I was taking a nap on my stomach he picked up each cat and placed it on my back. I was guessing which cat it was by the weight and the amount of time it stayed on my back. I correctly guessed the names of 14 out of the 15 cats we had. He was blown away that I could tell which cat it was. I'm the one that took care of them so I knew them quite well.

    • @melissadegroot7694
      @melissadegroot7694 10 місяців тому +1

      😊l

    • @aliyahsakeena
      @aliyahsakeena 6 місяців тому +1

      same! lol

    • @Kirei303
      @Kirei303 6 місяців тому

      Same

  • @Hallmark44
    @Hallmark44 2 роки тому +281

    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
      @Spooky-Sara 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @Hallmark44
      @Hallmark44 2 роки тому +10

      @@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
      @jacquimunns2093 2 роки тому +3

      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
      @SMFAHgirl98 2 роки тому +5

      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.

  • @EmReys1
    @EmReys1 5 місяців тому +1

    My kitten slept cheek to cheek with me for the first time the other night. This is my first cat and man, it’s more fun than I could’ve imagined.

  • @indiramoon
    @indiramoon Рік тому +4

    I have never asked these questions because as you say, it really is pretty simple, they love us. I have a Ragdoll and a Maine Coon and they're definitely seeking love not heat lol

  • @elviw3003
    @elviw3003 2 роки тому +551

    ...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❤️

    • @heathermillard6841
      @heathermillard6841 2 роки тому +39

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

    • @carmenlopez6783
      @carmenlopez6783 2 роки тому +13

      Same💜

    • @theelolicious9302
      @theelolicious9302 2 роки тому +26

      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
      @elviw3003 2 роки тому +7

      @@theelolicious9302😂 crazy,cute cats!

    • @marylamb7707
      @marylamb7707 2 роки тому +10

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

  • @Zandanga
    @Zandanga 2 роки тому +180

    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
      @yodaddamilkman8422 2 роки тому +4

      Or she was hungry

    • @UknownuserUnknownuser
      @UknownuserUnknownuser 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @yodaddamilkman8422
      @yodaddamilkman8422 2 роки тому

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

    • @BruceD1776
      @BruceD1776 2 роки тому +4

      @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
      @yodaddamilkman8422 2 роки тому

      @@BruceD1776 well I’d hope so

  • @christinegingras4954
    @christinegingras4954 Рік тому

    Love your videos Jackson.
    Thank you so so much, for your time....
    Much Gratitude 🙏💞

  • @bazzooo8
    @bazzooo8 Рік тому +1

    My cat Buffy used to sleep on me every single night. whenever i go to bed I think of her and miss her. She passed away during fall in 2020. I will always love and remember her. I don't really believe in afterlife or anything but I hope she is at peace no matter what happens after death. She really was the sweetest cat. Thank you for posting this video, it's helped me a lot.

  • @VanaNaidoo
    @VanaNaidoo 2 роки тому +262

    My British Shorthair only sleeps on me at 3am. He comes with his stiletto heel paws weighing around 6kgs stands on my chest then he makes biscuits by putting his paws with claws on my neck. Then he drools on me. I love him but he’s a serial killer 😹

    • @belmum1689
      @belmum1689 2 роки тому +9

      A killing machine

    • @bbikermama
      @bbikermama 2 роки тому +12

      My female exotic shorthair does the same! Stubby, heavy little body with paws that just about slice you to your core! Lol!!

    • @robertbeining141
      @robertbeining141 2 роки тому +7

      LOL. Love your little serial killer. 😹

    • @kthearcher3357
      @kthearcher3357 2 роки тому +5

      More murder biscuits!!! lol my Effie does this to me nightly! And drools....

    • @impunitythebagpuss
      @impunitythebagpuss 2 роки тому +5

      Sounds about right! I call those murder mitts, piledrivers....but the effect is the same! Hahahaha!

  • @saymynameice-zen-berg511
    @saymynameice-zen-berg511 Рік тому +446

    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
      @Renzsu Рік тому

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

    • @justy2263
      @justy2263 Рік тому +19

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

    • @minebosman2809
      @minebosman2809 Рік тому +8

      I had a similar experience too.

    • @geminikb
      @geminikb Рік тому +9

      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
      @pyjamabottoms670 Рік тому +7

      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

  • @lilramborambo4399
    @lilramborambo4399 8 місяців тому +1

    You are an amazing human being thank you for all the cat knowledge... 😺👍💯💛

  • @CerealExpLain
    @CerealExpLain Рік тому +3

    My boy cat loves to wake me up at odd times of the night and sleeps on me no matter how I sleep. Many hours loss of sleep, but also many hours of enjoying his company.