Ways Cats Show They Love You

Ways Cats Show They Love You
Rolling
Bunting
Scratching

Kneading

Hunting and Gifting Prey

Playing
Kittens play out of pure enjoyment and their most favorite playmate is typically a trusted and loved companion.

Some cats may actually control the interaction by moving just out of reach so you are forced to come to them and start playing.

Sleeping
Cats typically sleep up to 16 hours a day.

Since they are the most vulnerable while sleeping, the place your cat chooses to snooze must be a secure and trusted location.

There is no greater loving compliment than a cat picking your lap as their favorite sleep spot.

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Loving Eyes
A kitty’s eyes are proportionately huge.

As such, cat eyes are important assets for survival, yet extremely vulnerable.

Cats that place their faces and wide-open eyes near a person are expressing great trust and love.

A slow “eye blink” from across the room is considered a cat kiss.

Tail Posture
If you've ever petted a cat, you've probably encountered the “elevator butt” pose which invites you to pay particular attention to the base of the tail.

Cats love to have this body area scratched.
They also use their upright tails to signal their love.
When a cat approaches you with their tail held straight up and the end slightly tipped over, it's a sign of love.
A cat that holds their rear end up in your face is also showing a sign of affection.
Kittens greet their mother with tails flagged high in respect and adult cats continue this behavior with their favorite people.

Meowing
Cats rarely meow at other cats.

Typically, only kittens meow to their mothers and they grow out of the habit as adults.

Your adult cat uses these vocalizations specifically to interact with people.

Just like us, cats don't "talk" to people they dislike, so even when your cat pesters you with lots of meows, remember that they are interacting with you out of love.

Licking
Cats spend an enormous amount of time self-grooming and friendly cats also groom each other.

Cats that groom their favorite people, by licking their skin or hair or even nibbling or sucking on their clothing, indicate great affection.

This spreads a familiar scent and helps mark their person as an important part of the family group.