The cat who sits atop the highest spot is usually the one who is in control, the boss. Remember, our lovable furry friends used to live in the wild and many of their traits come from nature. By sitting in a high place, cats are better able to observe what goes on around them and in some instances use that vantage point as a place of refuge. Usually the highest spot in the home is the warmest and that is exactly where your cat wants to be. Being away from the action below is a way of calming themselves.
Cats climb for many different reasons and sometimes for a combination of reasons.
Hi Barbara, interesting article. I have 4 cats, that sometimes do seek out high places. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Barbara Lombardi's Pet Pourri topic, please visit the Discussions page . Used under License.