It’s winter. It’s cold. For many of us, it’s dreary. The days are short, the nights are long, and it’s annoyingly cloudy all the time. Even with Christmas coming, winter is a difficult time of year. If you have cats, though, they can help you muddle through. Here are six reasons why cats are awesome in winter.
1. They’re warm and soft
One reason cats are awesome in winter is because they’re so warm and soft. Chase and Kali absolutely love to sleep with us, and there’s nothing more comforting on a cold night than crawling into a bed that already has a warm spot down by our feet. Cats’ high body temperature means that their warmth is good for even the coldest feet.
2. Their tails are warm, too
This is especially true of longer-haired cats. Have you ever had your kitty come and sit down with her tail across your feet? Have you ever noticed how warm it is? Cats, especially Maine Coons, Norwegian Forests, and other cold-weather breeds, have those long, fluffy tails for a reason. It helps keep them warm in cold weather. Chase, Kali and Aria all have these fluffy tails and they’re fantastic for warming up my cold feet.
3. Their unconditional love can help combat winter blues
I actually suffer from major depression, but it’s worse in the winter. Others suffer from seasonal affective disorder, which is depression in the winter. Depression is serious, and a cat isn’t a cure for it. However, nearly everybody gets a case of winter blues at some point, and this is another reason why cats are awesome in winter. It’s hard to be unhappy when your cat is gazing adoringly into your eyes and purring quietly as you pet her. Even if the uplift is temporary, it’s better than nothing.
4. Their antics are incredibly funny
Kali might be six years old, but she still does the sideways dance when she’s hopped up. Aria suckles on blankets in the oddest positions. Gizmo chases her tail. Chase comes running down the stairs with hair ties in his mouth. All of this silliness, fleeting though it is, can also help to life me out of a funk.
5. Cats are awesome in winter because of those antics, and this…
If you have a shorthaired cat, like Gizmo, you know she gets cold easily. Gizmo will sleep in a tightly curled ball, but if she can get into a blanket, or under a jacket or some other article of clothing, she will. So will Kali. There isn’t much more that’s amusing than walking into a room and seeing a blanket moving around on its own.
6. They will also seek you out for warmth
Our cats tend to be more cuddly in the winter, because they want to steal our body heat. What I’ve noticed, though, is that while our cats are trying to steal my body heat, I’m benefiting from theirs. I also get the added pleasure of having a cat cuddling on me and feeling their ears go from cold to warm. Cats are awesome in winter because of this mutual body heat theft.
What are some reasons you think cats are awesome in winter?
