Thriving Cats

Cat lying in bed.

7 Ways Cats Show They Love You That You Might Be Missing

Esther Evangeline

Cats are fascinating creatures with their unique ways of expressing affection. Unlike dogs, their love language can sometimes seem mysterious ...

A woman cuddles her fluffy cat in a bright and cozy bedroom setting.

What It Means When Your Cat Follows You From Room to Room

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Have you ever felt those soft paws padding behind you as you move from the kitchen to the living room, ...

Adorable close-up of a curious gray domestic cat with yellow eyes.

10 Feline Responses That Say “You Belong With Me”

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered if your cat truly loves you, or if you’re just the human who knows how to ...

close up photo of tabby cat

How to Read the Emotional Landscape of a Quiet Cat

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever looked into the calm, mysterious eyes of a cat and wondered what secrets are hiding behind that ...

A ginger tabby cat being gently held on a vet's examination table indoors.

10 Cat Habits That Mean You’re a Source of Emotional Safety

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Have you ever wondered what goes on in your cat’s mysterious little mind? The truth might surprise you: cats are ...

A cute black cat with bright eyes held by a person, enjoying a day outside.

Why Some Cats Retreat Just Before Bonding

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever felt the warm glow of a budding connection with your cat, only to watch them suddenly slink ...

Domestic cat

Do Cats Have Emotions as Complex as Humans? Science Weighs In

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

For centuries, humans have shared their lives with cats, often perceiving them as aloof and independent. However, as science advances ...

Adorable golden retrievers and a cat comfortably lounging on a bed, exuding tranquility.

Why Cats Create Less Stress Than Dogs in Daily Life

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Imagine coming home after a long, exhausting day, your nerves on edge and your mind spinning. You open your door, ...

A relaxing morning scene with a cat, coffee, and flowers on a cozy bed.

Why Cats Build Routine Before Affection

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered why your cat insists on doing the same things every day before ever curling up next ...

A fluffy ginger Persian cat being gently pet on stone steps, exuding cuteness.

Why Cats Stick to People Who Don’t Push for Affection

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever noticed that cats seem irresistibly drawn to the one person in the room who barely acknowledges them? ...