Facts About Quirky Cat Behaviors

• Cats are very fussy about their water bowls ; some prefer to ignore their bowls entirely in favor of drinking from the sink faucet.
• Cats groom other cats — and sometimes people — in a ritual called allogrooming .
• Cats like to sleep on things that smell like their owners, such as their pillows and dirty laundry (ick!).
• Cats love to sleep in laundry baskets , too, because they’re basically hiding places with peep holes.
• Cats often attack your ankles when they’re bored.
• Certain cats go crazy for foods you wouldn’t expect, like olives , potato chips, and the hops in beer.
• For some reason, cats really dislike citrus scents .
• If you can’t find your cat, you should look in a box or a bag , as these are some of their favorite hiding spots!
• Male cats who try to get to a female in heat can show very bizarre behavior — for example, some have been known to slide down chimneys!
• Many cats like to lick their owner’s freshly washed hair.
• Some cats love the smell of chlorine.
• Thieving behavior is not uncommon among cats. They will often grab objects like stuffed animals, feather dusters, and other things that remind them of prey.