Halloween is over, the candy bowl is empty (except for those sad off-brand caramels), and your cat has officially retired their “Midnight Menace” costume. November has arrived—and according to your feline overlord, that means one thing: it’s time to turn the snark down a notch and the snuggles way up.
Honestly? Your cat isn’t doing it out of affection. Oh no. November is prime heat hoarding season. The temperature drops, the blankets come out, and suddenly your cat—who ignored you all summer—has decided that your lap is the only acceptable heating pad in the house. You’re honored, of course. But make no mistake: you’re being used.
Reason #1: Your Space Heater Is Now “Our” Space Heater
Cats are masters of resource acquisition, and by “resources,” we mean your warmth. If you’re cold, your cat sees that as a personal challenge. Don’t be surprised if they commandeer your favorite blanket, claim your fuzzy socks as a bed, and stare at you judgmentally while you shiver.
Reason #2: Seasonal Supervision Is a Full-Time Job
November means you’ll be nesting—decorating for fall, baking, maybe even organizing. (Cute. You think that’s your choice.) Your cat has decided to “supervise” these activities, which is code for “knocking things over while maintaining eye contact.” If you light a candle, prepare for a fluffy fire marshal inspection.
Reason #3: Cozy Season = Photo Season
You’re taking photos of your PSL, your sweater, your new mug… so naturally, your cat assumes they’re the star of the fall photo shoot. Which, let’s face it, they are. Bonus points if your cat’s glare says, “You may post this, human, but only if it gets likes.”
Reason #4: Gratitude? Don’t Count On It
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and while you’re giving thanks for your cat, they’re probably giving thanks for the turkey scraps they plan to steal. November is their month to act sweet, steal your leftovers, and then nap for 14 hours like it was hard work.
So as the weather turns chilly and the nights get longer, embrace it. Pour yourself a mug of something warm, pull that blanket tight, and let your cat settle in for their seasonal cuddle marathon. You might even trick yourself into thinking they love you—until they bite your hand for moving.
Because at Snarky Cat Boutique, we know one thing for sure: every cozy season is better with a little attitude and a whole lot of cat hair.
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Ciao,
Written for The Cat Whisperer Blog by Annie St. Germain, resident Cat Whisperer and chronicler at Snarky Cat Boutique. 🐾
