Steve Smith (@stevesmith)

A tiny bit of information I just came across... well, I thought it was interesting anyway... "Cats love to layer smells up. By sitting in your chair after you have been using it, they are combing their scent with that of the pet owners. Cats see themselves as part of your family group, and this mixing of smells is comforting and reassuring for them. Cats are always on the lookout for good ways to share scents around, and when you get up, they know that your favorite chair will be infused with your cat’s favorite smell: you. It gets even better if you return and have a cuddle with them! This is also why you might find your house cat purring away on your side of the bed in the middle of the night—don’t you just love cats?" https://cats.com/why-does-my-cat-steal-my-seat