When a cat wants attention, she'll pull out all the stops until she gets what she wants. And although yours has her own personality, she probably exhibits some of the somewhat needy cat behavior that resonates with all feline lovers, such as lying on her back for a belly rub or gently pawing at your arm.
And if that doesn't work she has a lot more tricks up her fur, such as these seven classic moves guaranteed to distract you:
1. Meow
A cat's main method of communication is her meow, the pitch and tones of which change depending on what she's trying to tell you. If you're home doing something other than focusing on her, for example, she may start with a quiet but persistent meow that sounds similar to a newborn's cry. Then she'll move on to a loud screech that'll have you running to her side, or to the other room, only to find her sitting there with an innocent "Who, me?" look on her face.
2. Stare at You
Sometimes all your cat needs to do is look up at you with her big, adorable eyes to command your attention. Without words she says, "You will do what I say." Although an implicit approach to annoy you, you simply can't ignore the intensity of her gaze. Suddenly you've stopped what you're doing to give her your full attention. What just happened...
3. Sit on Your Laptop
Another common yet effective move, is sitting on your laptop (or tablet, book, newspaper, magazine, dinner plate, etc.). This is your persistent purrer's way of saying she is the most important thing in your life. She may have you fooled into thinking she's on your computer because it's warm, but she's really just asserting her dominance over the inanimate object that stands in her way. "Why look at this big metal square when you can look at me?" Touché, sweetie. But you can turn the tables on her by playing a video of squirrels or birds on the computer. She'll quickly forget you're not paying attention to her.
4. Wait Outside at Your Door
If you're new to cat parenthood, you may think you can simply close your bedroom or office door for peace and quiet. But that is just not the case. Your cat will paw, scratch, and knock at that door until it opens. And she'll keep this up for hours, counting on your patience to crack before hers. Some cats will run down hallways at great speeds to hurl themselves at a closed door, so you may as well not even shut it in the first place. This will not only keep your cat form getting injured, but it will also keep your doors from getting scratched up.