6 Signs Your Cat Thinks You’re Its Mother (3+ Means You’re Paw-some!)

Does your cat treat you like its real mom? Here’s how to tell!

Ever feel like your cat can’t decide if it loves you or just tolerates you? One minute it’s ignoring your existence, the next it’s glued to your side like velcro. Don’t worry – these mixed signals might actually mean your cat sees you as its mother figure!

We’ve decoded the top 6 behaviors that prove your cat has officially adopted YOU as its parent. Score 3 or more? Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to “Cat Mom/Dad” status! (Fewer than 3? Might be time to step up the treat game…)

1. The Furry Shadow Treatment 🐾

• Follows you to the bathroom (safety patrol!)
• Supervises your showers (quality control)
• Appears magically when snacks emerge (radar detection)

This isn’t stalking – it’s your cat’s way of saying “I must protect my human from… whatever dangers bathrooms pose!” This behavior stems from kittenhood when they followed their mother everywhere for safety.

Pro tip: Enjoy the company, but maybe close the bathroom door if you need privacy!

2. The Biscuit Maker Extraordinaire 🥐

• Kneads your lap/stomach with those paws
• Looks blissed out while “making biscuits”
• Turns you into a human massage table

This kneading behavior originates from kittenhood when they stimulated milk flow from their mother. Adult cats who knead you are essentially saying “You’re my mom now!” through the universal language of dough-making.

Warning: Those murder mittens can be sharp – keep claws trimmed!

3. The Door Greeting Committee 🚪

• Waits by the door when you’re due home
• Greets you like you’ve been gone for years
• Vocalizes the cat version of “WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!”

Cats have an incredible internal clock. If yours positions itself as your personal welcome party, it’s not just being cute – it’s literally scheduled “miss mom/dad time” into its daily routine.

4. Professional Cuddle Bug 🤗

• Flops over dramatically for belly rubs
• Blocks your path for attention
• Brings you “gifts” (toys, not dead mice – hopefully)

These “baby-like” behaviors are actually your cat’s highest form of compliment. It only acts this vulnerable with someone it 100% trusts as family.

Caution: Belly rubs may be a trap!

5. The Nose Kiss 💋

• Gently boops your nose with its nose
• Maintains intense eye contact
• Might sniff your breath (judgment optional)

This “nose kiss” is how kittens bond with their mothers. If your cat initiates this intimate gesture, it’s basically saying “I love you” in cat language. Unless you just ate tuna – then it might just be checking for leftovers.

6. The Selective Listener 👂

• Responds immediately to YOUR voice
• Ignores everyone else calling it
• Gives you “the look” when summoned

This “voice recognition royalty treatment” proves you’re not just staff – you’re family. Your voice equals comfort, safety, and probably food in your cat’s mind.

The Final Verdict:

✔ 1-2 signs: You’re on the right track!
✔ 3-4 signs: Official cat parent status achieved
✔ 5-6 signs: Buy a lottery ticket – you’re the chosen one!

If your cat currently shows zero of these signs? Don’t despair! Feline affection is earned through:

• Consistent playtime
• Gentle petting sessions
• Strategic treat distribution
• Respecting their boundaries

Remember: Cats show love on their own terms. Even the aloof ones have their own ways of saying “you’re my person” – you just have to learn their language!

How many signs does your cat show? Share your “cat parent” score in the comments! 🐱💕