Behavior Many of my friends ask me why their cats are always climbing up to the highest spot they can find. In fact, for people who own several cats there is usually a competition for the highest spot.
Height can be a signal of dominance to a multiple cat household.
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.