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Clingy cat must sit on fake lap as owners need to work at home

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2020

Is this a good idea or a bad one? It is probably a bit of both but it seems a bit mean to me despite the ingenuity of the solution. Perhaps I am too soft and give way to my … Continue reading →

Posted in cat attention-seeking | Tagged clingy cat, lap cats | 2 Replies

Why are some cats lap cats and others not?

PoC avatarPosted on December 16, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2019

There are two reasons why cats sit on a person’s lap: warmth and contact with the person. The latter is a desire to be close to their human caretaker and companion. That’s perfectly normal. And we know that domestic cats … Continue reading →

Posted in lap cat | Tagged cat character, cat socialisation, human to cat relationship, lap cats | Leave a reply

How can I interact with my cat?

PoC avatarPosted on November 15, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 15, 2019

There are two points to make about interacting with your cat, (1) who should initiate it and (2) what types of interactions are there? Let your cat call the shots The heading words are those of Jackson Galaxy in Total … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged bond, cat play, human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships, lap cats | Leave a reply

Why isn’t my cat a lap cat?

PoC avatarPosted on February 28, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2019

Why isn’t my cat a lap cat? Three topics come to mind in response to the question in the title. They are, socialisation, age and wild cat hybrids. Tell me if you have more! Socialisation Perhaps the biggest influence on … Continue reading →

Posted in lap cat | Tagged Bengal cat, bengal cat behavior, cat age, cat behavior, cat socialisation, lap cats, wild cat hybrids | 3 Replies

How can a cat (approx. 5Kg) jump on my lap so gently that I don’t notice her arrival?

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2018

The answer is simple. Domestic cats are supremely skilled at judging the distance to jump. They exercise precisely the amount of force needed to traverse the exact, measured distance. Therefore the landing on the target object is nearly always very … Continue reading →

Posted in jumping | Tagged cat behavior, cat jumping, lap cats | 3 Replies

Cat returned to shelter because he’s a lap cat

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2018

This is a bit strange. A person adopted a beautiful ginger tabby-and-white cat from Michigan Cat Rescue but they returned the boy whose name is Jacque (French for James I believe). The reason: he is a lap cat. Normally people … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat shelter, lap cats, rescue cat | 3 Replies

How can I make my cat a lap cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 14, 2017

Is it possible to make your cat a lap cat? It is the word ‘make’ that I don’t like as it implies forcing a cat to do something against her will and natural inclinations. There are two overlapping reasons why … Continue reading →

Posted in affection | Tagged cat behavior, cat personality, lap cats | 5 Replies

Is the Russian Blue a lap cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 5, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 5, 2017

I don’t think you’ll get a cat expert stating outright that the Russian Blue is a lap cat. This is because you can’t brand all the cats of one cat breed lap cats. It is an individual trait. However in … Continue reading →

Posted in Russian Blue | Tagged cat character, lap cats, russian blue cat | 2 Replies

My Beautiful Cat with an Immense Personality

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2013

By Suzy Hi….I have acquired a very beautiful and delightful-temperamented 8 year old female cat in October 2012 called TigerLily. She was probably pre-owned by two or more owners before me. She is an indoor cat with excellent house manners, … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile, beautiful personality, cailco, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, cat personality, cat welfare, Cats Protection, Charity, RagaMuffin Cat | Tagged calico cat, calico cat behavior, cat personality, cats protection, lap cats, ragamuffin cat | 31 Replies

Which Breed Makes The Best Lap Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2018

The idea for this post comes from a visitor’s comment. The lady wanted to adapt a Maine Coon and she asked if they were lap cats. I said, “not really”. But as usual it does depend on the individual cat. … Continue reading →

Posted in Balinese Cat, Bombay Cat, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Exotic Shorthair, Human to cat relationship, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese | Tagged cat behavior, cat breeds, cat character, cat personality, human to cat relationship, lap cats | 10 Replies
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