Vigilance - Cozy Caturdays

Why Does My Cat Guard Me When I Sleep?

April 28, 2025April 16, 2025 by Tabby

A cozy, hand-drawn illustration of an orange tabby cat sitting alert at the foot of a bed while a person sleeps peacefully under soft blankets

It’s 2:00 a.m. and you wake to find your cat sitting like a tiny sphinx at the foot of the bed, eyes wide, tail wrapped neatly around her paws. She’s not trying to wake you. She’s not kneading your ribs. She’s just there, watching. Guarding. It’s sweet, and maybe a little intense. But why do … Read more

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me While I Sleep?

April 28, 2025March 29, 2025 by Tabby

An orange tabby cat sits at the edge of a bed, watching its human sleep peacefully in a softly lit bedroom.

Waking up to your cat silently staring at you in the middle of the night is both adorable… and a little unsettling. Is it love? Hunger? A plot? You’re not alone in wondering what’s going through your cat’s head during these long, quiet stares. Let’s take a closer look at what this nighttime behavior really … Read more