You’ve just wrapped up another productivity filled session at your desk, typing away, answering emails, making new connections on Zoom network calls. You get up for a quick break, maybe grab a cuppa, maybe just stretch your legs, but when you return; your office chair, the throne of productivity is now occupied by your kitten. You look at them, and they look back at you, as if to say, “Yeah, I’m the boss now.”
So, why does your kitten insist on sitting in your office chair the second you vacate it?
Your office chair isn’t just a seat, it’s “the” seat. It’s where all the magic happens, where ideas are born and deadlines are crushed. It’s a symbol of productivity, the centerpiece of your daily routine. And what do cats love more than claiming things that are important? Nothing. Your kitten knows that this chair represents power, and the moment you leave, they swoop in to claim it for themselves. It’s their throne now, and frankly, they’ve earned it. You’re not even mad, are you, because I bet your that your reaction is “oh how cute” !
Sure, the chair might be ergonomic, adjustable, and padded to perfection, but it’s not the chair they’re after, it “you”. Your kitten doesn’t care that the chair has a high back or lumbar support. What they care about is the warmth of your presence that lingers in the cushion, the faint scent of you that makes it the coolest place in the house; they want to be where you’ve been.
It’s like a ninja mission. You get up to put the kettle on, or maybe you stand up for a five-minute stretch to avoid becoming one with your desk, and whoosh – faster than The Flash, your kitten has already launched themselves into the seat quicker than you can blink. One moment, it’s your chair. The next, it’s their new command center. You think you’ve got them figured out, but kittens are sneaky little devils. They wait for the exact second you look away to execute their takeover plan. It’s impressive, really.
We all know that cats love to assert their dominance in subtle, yet highly effective ways. And what better way to do that than by claiming your office chair as their own? By sitting in it, they’re sending a clear message: This is my territory now; expel me at your own peril; I will trail the cat litter and leave you a furball in your shoe…
Let’s not beat around the bush, this is human training. Your kitten isn’t just trying to get cozy in your chair. No, they’re conditioning you to understand that they are now part of your workday routine. Pretty soon, you’ll find yourself walking into your office, preparing to sit down, only to end up perched perilously on the edge for the rest of the morning while they stretch our again the back. They’ll have you trained to stand up and let them sit whenever they please, turning you into their personal assistant without you even realizing it.
At the end of the day, we both know it’s true: no matter how many times your kitten steals your office chair, you’ll forgive them instantly because deep down, you’ll love them for it; and you know I’m right because you have a growing collection of photos on your mobile. Because, let’s be honest, you can’t stay mad at that fluffy face staring up at you with big, innocent eyes, looking like they’ve just discovered the secret to eternal comfort. You might give up your seat, but they’ve already stolen your heart – and that’s how it should be 🙂
So, the next time you return to find your office chair occupied by your furry “colleague,” just know that it’s not a betrayal, it’s their way of saying they’re just doing the necessary Risk Assessment on your office equipment. Expect future testing of your keyboard, especially around meal times.
And hey, it’s kind of cute, right? After all, who can resist a kitten in a swivel chair who knows that the world revolves around them, their nap/playtime routines and real food, none of that low meat content convenience food please !
Photo by hang niu
