{"id":8020,"date":"2026-04-23T19:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=8020"},"modified":"2026-04-23T19:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:52:34","slug":"when-your-cat-thinks-youre-its-mom-your-cat-will-do-these-10-curious-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=8020","title":{"rendered":"When your cat thinks you&#8217;re its mom, your cat will do these 10 curious things"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cats are often considered independent creatures. Nowadays, they frequently view their human caregivers as sort of surrogate mothers. Well, this is a sort of \u2018imprinting\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It occurs when they are weaned too early from their moms. Or, simply when they form a deep bond with the person who provides food, comfort, and protection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When your cat views you as its paw-parent, it will exhibit a variety of behaviors. And each of these behaviors mirrors how kittens interact with their mothers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here are 10 curious things your cat will do if they think you\u2019re their mom:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Kneading You (\u2018Making Biscuits\u2019)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is perhaps the most iconic sign. Kneading includes alternating pressing motions with their paws. It is a behavior that is learned in kittenhood in order to stimulate milk flow from their mother.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ginger cat resting comfortably on a soft blanket, curled up for a nap\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LFx68RqQGb4gEGW63HzsNw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/deb8498d-19b4-4b11-89de-12a866c4d6e3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You may notice your cat <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/dixhillsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/why-does-my-cat-make-biscuits-on-me\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:making biscuits;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">making biscuits<\/a> on your lap, clothes, or even your chest. In such cases, they feel safe and comforted. Also, they view you as their source of sustenance and security.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Following You Everywhere<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kittens follow their mothers for protection and to learn how to navigate the world. So if your cat follows you around the house (including into the bathroom), it shows that they trust you completely.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ginger cat walking on a carpet in sunlight with child following behind\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/god89DRqzCix5OkAy1y3uQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/687198f2-e775-422b-80ba-30d5349e670b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also, they may feel more secure when you are nearby. When they behave like this, they are essentially acting like a \u2018velcro dog.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Grooming You (Licking Your Hair or Skin)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cats groom each other to strengthen social bonds. They also mark each other with a familiar group scent. If your cat licks your hair, hands, or face, they are treating you as part of their feline family.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"black and white tuxedo cat licking finger of human hand looking at camera on white background\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zfz1DspcbkheilkGZYnn8Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/e404ec41-de6f-422b-b805-38df9289df34\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Very specifically, a sibling or a parent-child bond. Once it is done, you are marked as &#8216;theirs.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">\u2018Head Bunting\u2019 or Bunting<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You may have noticed your cat head-butting you. By doing this, they are likely practicing &#8216;bunting.&#8217; This is a social behavior where they transfer their scent (from glands around their face) to you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Mabel the tabby kitten has lots of fun playing the wildcat with her big sister in a dinosaur onesie.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aQ0geclz1sLJtVKQ_VuXOQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/db6e0a18-22c6-4e6f-aa2b-b62e3f9766bd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is a deep gesture of affection and trust. By doing this, they are claiming you as their trusted parental figure. And <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/does-my-cat-love-me\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:your cat loves you;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">your cat loves you<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Slow Blinking<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You have most likely heard of this one. Veterinarians and animal experts consider the \u2018slow blink\u2019 to be the equivalent of a cat kiss. Sometimes, your cat may try to make eye contact with you and blink slowly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cat looking at camera. Cat eye half closed, he is blinking. Close up of cat blinking\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BTCcb.oLV0lnzMwD2V1WiQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/6d34c19e-50b0-495e-aa82-1f4bba87eb73\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">By doing this, they are signaling that they feel safe and comfortable. They are letting their guard down, just as kittens do with their mothers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Sleeping On or Next to You<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sleep is a moment of extreme vulnerability for cats. It is an instinct carried over from ancient times. If your cat chooses to sleep on your lap, chest, or head, they consider you their protector and safe space.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Woman having a nap with an Exotic shorthair cat\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4hyNqfhm8VtXizKMG3XLYQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/f273c1f7-57bf-47ae-9008-81a81c5ce44e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This trust is even more evident when the cat sleeps with its stomach turned upwards.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Displaying Their Rear End to Your Face<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We&#8217;re sure the headline made you laugh. Indeed, this is quite comical. But having a cat present their backside to your face is a <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creators.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/story\/7-signs-your-cat-shows-affection-and-trust-190013180.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:sign of high trust;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\">sign of high trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rear view of curious tabby cat sitting on a wooden table, playful indoor scene with copy space and soft natural light.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YoLy6wnoabbuSotcIrJZRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/c724785d-144f-402f-8ab0-8483a4132d80\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the wild, mother cats lick their kittens&#8217; behinds to help them go to the bathroom. By showing you their rear, they trust you, a behavior that indicates they see you as the caregiver, say, veterinarians.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Bringing You \u2018Gifts\u2019<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You may have noticed your cat leaving toys, or perhaps \u2018gifts\u2019 from outside, at your feet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The orange cat carries a toy in its mouth. Captures playful or instinctual pet behavior, symbolizing hunting mimicry, entertainment, or bonding with toys. Pet playtime\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"677\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XO3_SLiHAFZvI3O7alok9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/6a31e13f-8b15-47cd-b5f9-ef0367d8e3e9\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is also rooted in a maternal instinct. It is an extension of a mother cat&#8217;s job to teach their kittens to hunt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This way, they are treating you as a member of their social group who needs to learn to hunt or needs to be fed. And this can indicate a strong social bond.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Tail in a \u2018Question Mark\u2019 Shape<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cats sometimes hold their tail held high with a curve at the top. It is somewhat like a question mark.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A small black cat with orange eyes and a question mark tail is running toward the camera across a carpet of yellow and orange autumn leaves. Hurry up ! Almost time for Halloween!\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"747\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ViSH10ya6xx1tp4phGo_9A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc0NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-04\/6cfa735d-1513-4ec9-9cbd-a005ee572dee\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Well, that is a sign of a happy, confident cat greeting their favorite person. Kittens raise their tails to greet their mother.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">So if your cat does this when you enter the room, they are saying \u2018Hello, Mom\u2019. Yes, even if you&#8217;re actually the \u2018dad\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These signs tell you without a doubt that you are a \u2018mommy\u2019 figure for your cat. They will do these when they trust you with all their heart and soul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And are not afraid to show it! Isn&#8217;t that adorable in so many ways?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are often considered independent creatures. Nowadays, they frequently view their human caregivers as sort of surrogate mothers. Well, this is a sort of \u2018imprinting\u2019. It occurs when they are weaned too early from their moms. Or, simply when they form a deep bond with the person who provides food, comfort, and protection. 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