Cats and Sinks: a Love Story

Have you ever felt like your house was suspiciously quiet and figures it’s because your cat was up to no good? Of course, you have. You know the drill, you start walking around the house, wondering where it is and find out it managed to hide in your closet, the kitchen cabinet, or its favorite place on earth — your sink. That’s just a drop in the bucket of unsolved kitty mysteries. There are so many random cat behaviors it’s hard to make sense out of them all (like worshipping the almighty laser pointer or having a complex relationship with cucumbers). Surprisingly, however, the sink thing might have a proper explanation!

Shutterstock

Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, a veterinarian and an animal behavior specialist, explains that house cats are located in a special position in the food chain. They are great hunters and can capture their own prey, but they are also small enough for bigger predators to hunt. This hunter/prey position they’re in leads them to find comfort in high places that are small yet stable. The height gives them a great vantage point so they can be on the lookout for anything they might want to hunt but also keeps them away from anything that might want to hunt them. The solid ground means it’s easier for them to leap out at a moment’s notice (to either escape or attack).

Oh, THAT’S why!

Now think about your sink. It’s elevated from the ground, it’s small and cozy, and it’s sturdy enough to support the weight of a human (let alone a cat). This makes it an ideal hangout for your kitty! From this tower of dominance, your cat can easily hunt the bar of soap in your shower or keep away from the vicious predator that is your vacuum cleaner. Sinks have become so popular with cats, there are even fake sinks for your cat you can buy online! You install one next to your personal sink so you and Mittens don’t have to share one.

Shutterstock

Dr. Tu adds that cats love sinks because of their body temperature. You see, cats have a higher temperature than humans’. This means they favor places that can help retain that temperature. Concave sinks help cats conserve the body heat they lose.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Training Techniques That Will Make Your Dog the Perfect Companion

Have you got a rebellious doggo whose cuteness is starting to wear off in the wake off all the

Animals / 2021-10

Read This if Your Cat Is Having Litterbox Trouble

Cats are usually pretty easy to train when it comes to kitty litter. They are biologically used to

Animals / 2021-10

Researchers Say There Are 5 Types of Cat Owners

Just as there are different types of cats, there are different types of cat owners. Recently,

Animals / 2021-10

Most Dangerous Species on the Planet

The deadly animals on this list are ones that even animal lovers will want to avoid at all costs.

Animals / 2021-09

More Adorable Dogs Who Got Caught Being Not-So-Good Boys

Puppy parents, we’re so glad to see you back here. And yes, we also believe all dogs are puppies

Animals / 2021-08

Cuteness Overload: These Babies With Their Furry Friends Will Melt Your Heart

Pets become an exceptional part of a child’s life; the bond that is shared between the two can be

Animals / 2021-08

More Hilarious Animal Photobombs That Will Have You on the Floor Laughing

The animal kingdom is truly spectacular, with a wide array of bizarre and cute creatures, it’s

Animals / 2021-08

Hilarious Puppy Photos That Will Make Your Day

We love our pets, they’re a big part of our families. They do the silliest things sometimes and

Animals / 2021-08

From Great Danes to Saint Bernards, Do These Dogs Know How Big They Are?

When you adopt a small, fluffy puppy, you don’t always realize how big they’ll get one day, and

Animals / 2021-08

The Hidden Meaning Behind Your Dog’s Behaviors

It has long been desired to be able to understand the language of animals, especially man’s best

Animals / 2021-08

More Hilarious Airport Pick-Up Signs You Must See

As we’ve already established, despite our best efforts, life is far from being a rom-com. Rushing

You'll Never Guess What Percentage Of Earth Is Volcanic

Our planet is a hot mess. And to prove it, most of its composition is volcanic (via USGS). Try not

How The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided

The Great Depression represented a then-unthinkable level of poverty as the stock market crashed to

What We Know About The Fire Department Chaplain Who Was Among The First To Die On 9/11

As the 20th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, Americans will remember

The True Cause Of Geronimo's Quest For Revenge

The legendary Geronimo, an Apache leader, and medicine man, is one of the most famous Native

The O.J. Simpson Conspiracy Theory That Would Change Everything

O.J. Simpson went from one of America's most beloved football stars in the '70s to a suspected

What Does The Bible Actually Say About Polygamy?

The Bible devotes much of its narrative to passages about marriage and the love between husbands

The Frank Abagnale Theory That Would Change Everything

Moviegoers loved him because they all fantasized about what they would do with confidence like his.

The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Champ Biden

The beloved German shepherd of President Joe Biden, Champ, died Saturday. Champ, who moved to the

The Untold Truth Of Joe Perry

When people talk about Aerosmith, the first name that pops in their mind is likely that of their

Scientists Who Were Ahead Of Their Time

The history of scientific research is filled with smart people. Every time a smart person discovers

The Wrestling Feud That Landed Macho Man Randy Savage In The Hospital

"Macho Man" Randy Savage may not have been the most physically imposing WWE Superstar in an era

What You Didn't Know About Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Race Car Graveyard

History has seen its fair share of oddball collectors. According to Mental Floss, as we continue to

Only One Person Has More Super Bowl Rings Than Tom Brady. Here's Who It Is

If you watched the Super Bowl LV, then you saw history made (again) as Tom Brady secured his

Travel Safety Tips During Pandemic

It’s recommended that no one travel much during the pandemic, but travel is still allowed. There

The Hidden Meaning Behind These NBA Logos

Basketball, like many other sports, tends to foster a devoted following. The intricacies of each

The Bizarre Story Of The World's Longest Tennis Match

Ever watch a tennis match, see the players lob balls back and forth, and think, "Wow, this could go

How Much Beer Could Andre The Giant Really Drink?

Andre the Giant, if anyone, could best be described as a 'titan of the industry.' The massive,

The Real Reason Airplanes Are Always So Cold

It seems like air travel is designed to make you miserable. First, there are those tiny seats that

Most Bizarre Tales Of People Being Possessed

Everyone has occasionally felt unlike themselves. Maybe it's simply getting up on the wrong side of

Oh, THAT’S why!

Leave a Reply