If Your Cat Likes Doing This To You, You Should Feel Honored

#3. Distracting You From Work

Have you ever had that experience where you’re busy working on something and then, suddenly, your cat plops down on whatever object it is you’re using, like a laptop or a notebook, and just refuses to get up?

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Don’t be mad, though. Cats are only doing this because they know that they will get some affection if they block whatever it is you’re paying attention to. Furthermore, leaving their scent on your stuff is another way of marking their territory.