Frivolous Friday – That Cat Stare: What Does it Actually Mean?

Do you ever catch your cat just sitting across the room, on the coffee table in front of you, or on the floor at your feet just staring into your face? Does this make you uncomfortable? Do you wonder, what is she thinking? Is she sending me a thought-message? Is she trying to get my attention for some reason?

Well, your cat isn’t the only cat who does this and experts say thee are reasons for it. One is that the cat just wants to connect with you. If you stare back, you might see a slow blink. Be pleased as your cat is expressing her affection for you.

She may stare because she wants your attention. She’d like to jump up onto your lap—if only you’d put the other cat or the newspaper down. She might be hungry and she’s hoping you’ll notice her and feed her. She might be in the mood to play. Here’s a site that gives more details on that intriguing stare we get from our cat. I’m getting one from Olivia at this very moment. She’s on my lap resting her head on my arm as I type and staring up at me. Oh yes, she’s purring. My response? “I love you, too, Olivia.”