Weird Things Your Cat Does to Show Love

1 Overview

What are signs your cat loves you?

Level 1: So-so feelings

At this level, the usual sign is that it likes to follow you.

It rubs against your pant leg when you stand, but won’t jump up on the sofa to join you.

It purrs, but its mood is fickle—suddenly it turns and leaves.

Level 2: A bit fond of you

At this level, the cat occasionally steps onto you and gives you a soft-paw cat massage.

This comes from kitten kneading and is a true sign of affection.

Level 3: I really like you

At this point your cat becomes a clingy little sprite.

Whenever you do chores it interferes—jumping on the stove to watch you cook.

When you use the computer, it silently lies on your keyboard.

When you read, it warmly lies on your lap and even purrs.

Level 4: Especially fond of you

People speak of a cat’s ‘repayment’—it catches small animals to share with you.

If one day your cat brings a mouse, bird, or frog and drops it before you,

Do not slight this gift, and never throw it away in front of it.

Your cat does this because it loves you and fears you, the lazy one, will starve—so it brings food.

Level 5: I love you the most

Cats look proud and often ignore you; hug one without permission and your hands suffer.

But if one day the cat lies belly-up with expectant eyes saying ‘come pet me’!

You are lucky—this means your cat loves you hopelessly; this is complete trust.