I have heard the comment that single women have cats to make up for the lack of physical intimacy with another person. This is probably true. I know I do. I definately appreciate my cats for their warm, furry bodies. I often refer to them as my "bed warmers". My cats will even press their little bodies up against mine. The favorite position seems to be when I am on my side, and one cat (usually my little black and white guy, Pullo, named Pullo Titus, the roman gladiator from the HBO "Rome" series, as he is the Alpha) will curl right up against and into my tummy like a little kitten sleeping against his mommy's belly. Sweet.
My favorite time is when all three of them cuddle up with me and nap together with me. However, this is hardly the case. I might get one or two at a time. Rarely ever all three at once.
I think this is because at least one of them has to be "somewhere else" at all times. My theory is that one cat has to be Standing Guard. They do this when I am in the bathroom as well. At least one cat will stand outside the bathroom door, on guard, facing out. This is a benefit of having more than one cat. I also think it is because that way, God forbid something bad should happen, not ALL of us will suffer or die at once. At least one of the clan will survive to carry on the name.
Cats are strategic like that.
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