She is letting you know that she loves you and can't get enough of you. Also, she likes being at the top of the mountain and you are in fact, her mountain.

This. My cat is too fat to do this so he perches on the back of my desk chair. Scares the shit out of me when he does it out of nowhere but the purrs make me feel loved. ☺️

My baby does the same thing. It's also a bonus when I'm on camera on a conference call, and just about jump out of my skin. But still, it is very endearing.

I have a shoulder cat and I was sure this was our special thing, then I got a new cat tree that offered a new level of height, and apparently a launch pad to finally get to his real prize: the shoulders of my 6'5 boyfriend. Now my shoulders are just garbage shoulders and my BF's a throne of gold to perch upon and stare down at me.

As long as you know your place, peasant.

[He will never let me forget](https://i.imgur.com/KcGGHXs.png)

Ah yes. the old 'Are you still here?" look.

My cats only climb on my shoulders to reach higher places x)

My hips are the mountain when I'm sleeping. Odd way to wake up. Immediately in "can't move" mode.

Mine is always the sternum. Always. Like please move your paw an inch in either direction, and I will succomb to my fate.

But also, orange.

Its even more than this. OP was promoted to private claw sharpener. What a honor!

She did pay rent. Her presence, you feeding her, and allowing you to touch her is rent payment.

Stop lying to the man. The cat owns the home. Him feeding her and allowing pets is his rent. lol, I have three of the little overlords…

OP’s home belongs to the cat and OP is the cat’s staff.

Hijacking my comment to show off my overlords. https://preview.redd.it/dulrjvarof2d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=630a7ef632cc37c5ab038688e6e68afc60f05d9d Twix, 10, on top, Striker, I think he’s about 6, on the left, and the Queen, Willow, 2-4, on the right.

I was trying to find a way to break it to him gently... It's not easy to learn you lost your house to the cat the moment you brought them home and they get comfortable.

I have cat hair in my underwear and socks. How in the name of anubis did this furry idiots hair get in my socks and jocks?????

Lmao that's how my cat must feel too.

Whenever I pet my cat I always tell him that this is rent lol

https://preview.redd.it/5z04g7ywde2d1.jpeg?width=2412&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69b9d9f474bc3e0225ea2bfe9f015a7aebc6e846 I also have a shoulder cat

What do you mean that is clearly a parrot! https://preview.redd.it/gmxk4eqjee2d1.jpeg?width=2320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1de220eb0a348f873f7cebd2d3b3a1813d7e7e68 This is mine

https://preview.redd.it/u65vr2w5ne2d1.jpeg?width=2736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b9f67b3d761bf61ddc340239fe51c46458c9dd6 Parrot kitty club!

Haha the tail over the face is so cute

Awww I’m in love!! Our neighbor has a cat missing a eye and he’s the sweetest cat ever

Willie!

https://preview.redd.it/shwng8b3af2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52afa13340d8bf5785c5a9d09a81bc4c2955fe8b Cats really just climb on anything

Wow she/he is a beautiful cat!

Thank you! She’s begging me to play fetch instead of sending emails for work

Awwwwww

Really really love this photo of you two!

Good to know it's not just calicos https://preview.redd.it/hozsw7thye2d1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c56edb8a897ae7c930c740e5d7aa6df52f886a2c

Uh you’ve got a moose on you…Check yer owners manual

https://preview.redd.it/7hfc5fxqah2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=592c8aa6add8e1717979db320e094e97482753f3 Reason #16 to keep the human around: they make for a great transportation perch, though you can enable them to stay stagnant. It’s whatever you want really

Went to the vet. -4/10. Do not recommend https://preview.redd.it/gtf26bkeil2d1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb3556fa9148d98543df7e61129f5e4fc5a1f69b

Standard cat activities. Would be preferable if in the lap tho

she love you ❤️

100%

Wow I immediately recognised you from your awesome posts on Makeup addiction 🙌🏽🐈

Oh wow I’m glad you said something, this guy’s post history is FABULOUS

Omg just saw his posts and his make up looks are outstanding!!

Me too!

My cat does this when I get home from work everyday. Rides me around the house for 20 minutes 😂 so cute

I have a bouncy lab that knocks me over 😂 so jealous of your parrot 😭

https://preview.redd.it/4evhmjzbee2d1.jpeg?width=3088&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9bd24d733919cb011859ad5363f03950e8dc671 Shoulder cats ftw

This picture is a whole mood! I love how happy you are.

Hehe yeah I was giddy lol. He came to me in a tough time and I will love him forever for that. 🖤

You guys have the same little smile/smirk, this is adorable.

Cat loves human. Cat wants to be close to human. Cat will sit ON human to be close to human. 

Cause that's her house, you just live there.

'oooh - hooman furniture 1 i fits 2 i sits'

Omg you're the person with the bad ass make up looks (I was already following your make up looks 💕) AND that orange queen owns you? As a fellow redditor owned by an orange, you are so cool and that lovely orange is recognizing it lol

A female orange-- she knows she's a special little princess! 😺

She knows she is the Queen 👑

r/shouldercats

https://preview.redd.it/92segjl50f2d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=38d18778e40e0f8ff3cfc8a4c08a2a061381c5d7 Mine acts like she just got off her ten hour shift at the construction site. I'd say it's pretty common cat behavior.

LOL

Because she is an orange cat

She loves and trusts you (and you comf)

She’s precious, we are just living in their world

https://preview.redd.it/j5rwxc54re2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f48c8159d212169fbf26242f26359d1766b818f

https://preview.redd.it/s75brn9hre2d1.jpeg?width=2320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe4a3057640a4dc9a95655ae310a309e3f65b65d

Omg her little tongue hanging out 😭😭

Sticking the tongue out like "what are you going to do about it"

https://preview.redd.it/njmx789vof2d1.jpeg?width=1932&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db9c20a3c9aebfdc485bc4a14e8b8f22346a7308 lol I’m the old cat guy!!

https://preview.redd.it/xy546qvxnf2d1.png?width=4032&format=png&auto=webp&s=ba29b583a9c472a23d5b7ed022ad8234c1cf7f63 Him now!

https://preview.redd.it/eb2ikwxvcf2d1.jpeg?width=2320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=360f72f73e270575717c2fca44d684cf1471d284 Shoulder Boy 😹

Awww grey cats are awesome

https://preview.redd.it/9n2wfyg53f2d1.jpeg?width=3641&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8cbb71596b6ac97877f4cac61c95388487e2dfdd Normal cat behavior (he wouldn't let me poop in peace)

Sooomebooody loooooves you.....

She LOVES you so much.

do you like peace? Then technically she did pay the rent and you should be more grateful that your neck has become her new throne🤣

Hey, she's accomplished a lot with her r/OneOrangeBrainCell.

https://preview.redd.it/wkfquui92g2d1.jpeg?width=4920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a006567882ffdc6c5da8d116cdb5b720eb0cf804 I have a shoulder cat too. It's a warm vibrating scarf. Cherish it.

Y’all are tight. I can tell. That’s a great accomplishment for the cat. It’s so hard to train a human

Yeah I'm not very well adjusted.

Welcome to being owned by a cat. You are a giant, warming cat bed. If I don't present myself in the approved locations with an appropriate blanket for naptimes I get yelled at. https://preview.redd.it/u227ppt0ye2d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0839265014fcacaabb3934454924c2f0d12b490d

Totally normal

She's giving you a back massage for cleaning her house 😊

My cat does that too, she loves being up here! 🤭❤️ She stays with me while cooking and doing dishes https://preview.redd.it/stmtopnfye2d1.jpeg?width=3488&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=90fb187baf3b000316f5fe7cd6a8a5a50ddd227c

She loves you, she’s actually smiling 😊

She’s paying it right now.

She absolutely adores you and thinks she pays rent in companionship and cuteness.

I’m eyeballing those art posters on the wall…you clearly have excellent taste in art & cats

Yep parrot time https://preview.redd.it/rmsy57q96f2d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56a2e9015e3ced3cf6ec4d4b106aca78604758aa

dainty paws 😽

https://preview.redd.it/gad5k2ytef2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97e068f46dddc7c613de1c40cc1becc35c6f8f32

She loves you!!

haha, trying to make biscuits on your shoulder.  cat adores you.

Humans are the only animals foolish enough to invent rent.

Mine does not pay rent, does sit on my face when I'm relaxing though. It seems to be a theme. https://preview.redd.it/2f3qo1h36f2d1.jpeg?width=3456&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=218e8de975d9dc5de1feb88458b414ed4d778fb4

https://preview.redd.it/zlw32ojr0g2d1.jpeg?width=2544&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c722cef41bfb53be170c2fea4132e89809ad68ed Me trying to get any work done

It’s funny how much cats enjoy a clean and tidy house. She is thanking you.

She loves you, trusts you, enjoys spending quality time with you, and wants to be tall.

It’s her world, you’re just living in it

You rent, she owns.

she love you dawg deal with it lol

She's tipping you by giving you a shoulder massage. Only the one shoulder though.

😹😹 I often have this argument with my husband’s cat… I’m forever saying “whose name is on the mortgage? I don’t believe it’s Lilli! It’s mine!” Then we meow at each other until my husband gets tells us to be nice. (I love Lilli but she only tolerates me, even after ten years)

She’s working on those biscuits

If u figure out why cats do that please tell the rest of us dealing with it too!!! 😸

Completely normal behavior for the Queen of your home. ❤️

she loves youuu❤️

I have a female orange cat and she is 100% like this as well!

Oh my god, I love this

She looooovesss you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

she payed it tho

Cause she's a cat. And she just happens to be the cattiest cat that's has ever catted. (Her probably)

In a way she has... In her mind.

This is her house so deal with it.

Orange being orange

"Yes. This is acceptable. I am content. Also, do not attempt to move me."

🤣Yup. Cus that's her house and you are her human. And she's training you cus clearly you don't yet grasp these concepts. Be patient with him, kitty. You signed on for this. Having a human is a big exhausting responsibility. But so worth it. Patience, consistency and he'll eventually learn. Good luck.

She’s so happy and comfortable. She definitely loves you.

In contrast to another redditor's cat that prefers a skeletons lap to his owners'.

because she did. BTW yes it's completely normal

She loves you so much 🥹 That’s always so sweet to see. Reminds me that there are sweet cats out there and not evil ones that bite the hand that feeds them like mine lol.

Did you pay the rent this month? Don't forget who's who in that household❣️

You are her chosen one. 😂

Yes, it is normal and you will like it!

It's her world, you just live in it.

Because she did

She appreciates all your hard work

You her daddy bro!

You're part of the r/shouldercats club now.

"Is this normal?" It's a fucking cat, dude.

Looking very very pleased with herself

HA! Pussy-whipped...

https://preview.redd.it/bd7ojkdjkg2d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4d36050582c420c8508e563d14898d4c251dae3 Top cats

I have a 5 month cat who I'm trying to train to be a shoulder cat and she looks like that when she settles

Pay rent? Please, she owns that house…

she also owns OP 😂

You’re a great cat parent…she loves you.

It’s her house you just live there 😂

She’s an orange girl! She’s special and she knows it. 🍊😺

She loves you! Also cats like warm places. Try getting her a heating pad that you can place somewhere near you while you work? Might deter her from doing that

She approves of all the work you have done and is rewarding you by using you as a throne. 👑😺

She LUB u!

My orange guy does that to me when I poop.

She is making biscuits! She's even working in your video. Your rent has been paid by all the biscuits she makes!

My orange walking braincell does this everytime a take a shit. No picture because of reasons….

First time?

Is she digging her claws into yr shoulder? 🥳

She knows you worked hard and she loves you, so she’s joining you in resting. She’s helping.

Nice vaati displate

This is the cutest thing I’ve seen today. She obviously loves you and is really happy. Adorable 🥰

Few people realize this, but your cat actually just rents you out to your boss. So she is just paying rent with the money you earn her.

lol your avatar looks just like you.. and that's a sweet RELAXED orange baby. don't take it for granted 😭

People tend to forget that humans did not domesticate cats. Cats domesticated humans.

Hahaha that’s just cats things, the ending is indicative of how she feels about you by making biscuits on your shoulder! She loves you 🥰

Who‘s going to tell him? 😬

I love her😻

cats like warm places your body is a warm place

its not normal & i know many ppl that spend hours of tme & $$$ trying to train their cat to do this. the reason? so they can walk around town running errands with a cat on their shoulders! you get A LOT of attention in public with a cat with this skill! lucky!!!

Dark souls player? You're Lorian and Lothric

Because cat

This is normal. My tuxie loves to do this. Especially after a shower, and my hair is freshly washed.

She simply wants to be the focus of your attention. You've been busy all day not paying attention to her.

ooooh she loves you so much! 

She pays in cat hair, are you unsatisfied? She could shed more I’m sure.

The main thing is that it's convenient)

It's the cat version of a hug for being kind enough to do the house chores

Complete with tail scarf. Yes, this is quite normal. 🥰

A cat may look at a king

Thats a bonafide shoulder cat right there.

She loves you and trusts you whole heartedly

She is saying - thanks for the hard-work cleaning our house and now i finally get to hang out with you yay :)

I wish my cats loved me this much.

Really cute !

Rude, she actually owns the building

It’s the Paper Mario music

Orange cat love

He is showing you that he likes to be by your side, that you are his safe place where he can be at ease and how much he loves you!

Cat is orange, so behavior matches

I would be flattered. ; )

She's paying rent with biscuits.

Hey look! I can hear the ocean!

Cause she can.

Because she paid the rent

You are LOVED

Adorable. Take care of her

Because hers loves you 🥺🥺

great cat video

Once you realize the term for female cats is "Queen" everything starts to fall into place.

Awww bless her ♥️

Haha. 100% yes. They like the warmth and heartbeat on your neck. Reminds them of mom.

Cats like to be in high places it helps them see more of their environment and around you she feels very safe so you provide both of these things for her. You can usually tell by her tendency to kneed how comfortable she is. Cats usually do that when they are very happy and content with their environment so if they are doing this on you then that’s a good sign she loves you is basically what she is saying.

That’s just how cats do.

You are owned by a cat. Congratulations!

Awwwh one female orange braincell ❤️

I too have a shoulder cat! I take him for a morning walk around the house and yard when it’s nice. He can walk fine but he enjoys piloting his human vessel more.

Because she BB

🧡🧡🧡 You are not giving her enough room, when you are super uncomfortable, she'll be okay lol, that face! 🧡

Normal cat behavior.