“I Claim You” – Scent Marking (The Cutest Kind of Ownership)

Cats are obsessed with smell.

They have scent glands on key spots:

Cheeks

Chin

Forehead

Base of the tail

Paws

When they rub these areas on you, they’re depositing friendly pheromones—invisible chemical messages that say:

“This human smells like home.”

To your cat, you’re now part of their safe circle, marked with their personal signature.

And yes—they’ll need to “reapply” as the scent fades. That’s why they rub daily.

Think of it as emotional maintenance.

Translation: You’re not just petting them. They’re adopting you.