The Aloof-Cat Myth Doesn't Survive the 2019 Attachment Study Cats sleep on you not just for warmth, but to mark you as safe. The 2019 Vitale study proves cats form secure attachment bonds with owners, making sleep the ultimate trust signal.
Why Cats Sleep on You: What the Behavior Actually Signals About Attachment Why cats sleep on you turns out to be a window into feline attachment science, and the answer is more emotionally complex than most owners expect.