Why does my cat greet me

My handsome tuxie boy, Cosmo, usually greets me at the top of the stairs we live in a split-level. As soon as I reach the top step, I see him rolling back and forth and looking at me. I always talk to him and tell him how much I missed him. When he stops rolling, I pet him and he looks so happy. And then he usually bites me. Now go rustle me up some grub. Saffy, my sweet slug of a girl, honors me with a non-greeting. Most said their fickle felines are glad to see them … because they want food!

We have a long, narrow window that runs alongside our front door. I love this one: A reader told me her cat greets her by jumping on the table and hugging her. I want my cats to do this! One of the readers wrote that her cat hears her coming and waits by the door, hoping for a quick escape. Maybe he secretly wants to be a mechanic. Are you familiar with that move? About the Author: Angie Bailey is a goofy girl with freckles and giant smile who wants everyone to be her friend.

Loves pre-adolescent boy humor, puns, making up parody songs, and thinking about cats doing people things. But cats only make direct eye contact with people they really like. Blinks at you. A long slow blink is a cat equivalent of a kiss. Do it back. But only if no one is watching. Cats do not meow to other cats, only to humans. This is my best cat fact. Your cat is talking to you. Your cat is telling you it loves you.

Also: purring. Tolerates affection. Does not bite you. My cat has bitten all of my boyfriends to date. She has never, ever bitten me. Does bite you. Biting playfully is a sign of affection. She is a sort of sentient, fluffy cushion, but I love her anyway. Head-butts you. They love you, they really love you.

Comes to fetch you. I now close the bedroom door at night. Breaks into your bedroom. If your cat is anticipating something that they normally get from you, i. Similar to humans, you can keep your cat happy by ensuring that their basic needs are met, ensuring they have the opportunity to engage with humans and different fun things like toys and activities on their own terms.

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How do I know if my cat is excited to see me? Take a look at our video on understanding cat body language.