If you need a smile, a laugh, or a pop of joy in your life, have we got the book for you. That book, “You Know Your Cat Loves You Because… The Sweet, Silly, and Scientific Ways Our Cats Show Us How Much They Love Us”.
This delightfully illustrated paperback features illustrated panels, with captions underneath, describing the ways cats noticeably, and sometimes not so noticeably show love for their owners.
Written by Jeff Parks and Nina Brissey, this book also contains original artwork created by award winning illustrator, Mark Sean Wilson.
This ‘must have’ book is a joyful and often funny celebration of the bond between cats and their owners.
We are delighted to offer 5 copies of You Know Your Cat Loves You Because… for five lucky Purrington Post readers to WIN!
* Contest Now Closed
This contest ended on Nov. 23rd, 2019 and was available to North American residents only. To enter you simply needed to submit a comment in our “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this page saying:
My cat’s name is [insert your cat’s name] and he/she shows their love for my by [insert your cat’s behavior that shows their love for you]
The 5 winners were chosen by the author and illustrator from all the correctly submitted entries, and contacted by email.
Author Bios
Jeff Parks is a freelance writer and editor. He shares a home in Temecula, California with his spirited and wonderful cat, Mac.
Nina Brissey does a little bit of everything. Acting, writing, directing, sewing, remodeling, hanging out with family and friends.
Mark Sean Wilson has been illustrating children’s books and comics for 25 years. you can see Mark’s work at www.markerdoodle.com.
My cat’s name is Spunk and he shows his love for me by always being with me, talking to me (he calls me mama), and constantly licking the back of my hands.
My cat’s name is Kitty and she shows her love for me by sitting patiently by my side like a dog until I notice that she wants to be petted.
My cat’s name is Inky and she shows their love for my by hopping up on my lap for snuggles anytime I sit down
My cat’s name is Boo and she shows their love for my by waking me up every morning to watch the sunrise!
My cat’s name is Rucker and he shows his love for my by waiting in the window for me to come home in the evening.
My cat’s are Dragon, Summer, Winter, Autumn, Gidget, and Olive and they show their love for me by begging for pet pets and climbing into to my lap.
My cat’s name is Willow and she shows her love for me by laying on my chest when we go to bed, lol!
My cat’s name is Houdini and he shows his love for me by leaving me “killed” fish and pickle toys on my side of the bed overnight for me.
My cat’s name is Raider and he shows his love for me by….Waking me up with a gentle pat on the face… I’ve learned to get up quickly.. Cause the next paw packs a punch… Or should I say… Claws!
My cat’s name is Bugatti and he/she shows their love for my by sleeping on top of my side at night.
My cat’s name is Mr. Marshmallow, and he shows his love for me by sleeping close to me when he knows that I need support.
My cat’s name is Inky and he shows his love for my by licking my nose at 3am
My cats are Bailey, Leonardo, Sambuca, and Woodrow. They show their love for me by being nearby for times that I need to pet a cat (not lapcats, except Bailey in the evening).
My cat’s name is Rudy, and he shows his love for me by sleeping by my side with his head either on my pillow or tucked beneath my chin. His special requirement is that I wrap my arm around him as he snuggles and purrs. Meanwhile, his brother Zero brings cat toys to my room and drops them around my feet while I sleep. Their sister Ellie prefers to bed down behind my knees or giving me nose kisses.
My cat’s name is Gracie and she shows her love for me by giving butterfly kisses on my eyelids until I fall asleep
My cat’s name is Kitty…and he shows his love for me by following me all over the house and meowing at me…so that I will stop what I am doing and sit down in the big chair…so he can settle on my lap.
My cats name is Grace and she shows her love for me everytime I pet her by licking my hand. She always tells me how much love she has for me by licking my hand.
My cat’s name is Fred, and he shows their love for my by waiting for me at the backdoor upon my return home.
My gang consists of Miss Gaea (Matriarch), LilBit Guy and Miss Moppet (da Princess). The show their love by sharing my lap.
My cat’s name is Jake and he shows their love for me by talking to me incessantly and giving me loving head boops!
My cat’s name is Midnight and she shows her love for me by bringing me little presents she finds in the yard LOL
My cat’s name is Cooper and he shows his love for me by putting his paw out and tapping me, telling me he wants petted, then sometimes rolls over on his back so I can rub his tummy.
My cat’s name is Zeus. He shows me his love everyday when I come home for work and he’s sitting in the window waiting. When he sees me he starts calling me.
My cat’s name is Mr. Beau and he shows his love for me by biting and scratching my legs when he thinks I’m going out and will be leaving him home alone.
My cat’s name is Clancy and he shows his love for me by letting me live in his home with him.
It is his house, I just pay for everything! 😉
Mt cat’s name is Taz, and he shows his love by rubbing my leg and asking to be petted and also comes up on the bed and sits close to me while I am reading. I also have another cat and her name is Peaches. She shows her love by jumping up on the couch and sits beside me while I am on the computer.
What does ‘your comment is awaiting moderation’ mean.
My cat’s name is Sheba and she shows her love for me by bumping her forehead against mine…a true meeting of minds!
My cats, Parfait and L’Orange show their love for me in different ways. Parfait snuggles and purrs in my ear, while L’Orange lays stretched out on my torso and looking at me like a love-sick teenager! Then after he makes sure I acknowledge him by petting his head, he goes to sleep on the foot of my bed – and yes, Parfait stays snuggled up against me and purrs in my ear until he falls asleep.
My cat’s name is Maxie. She shows she loves me by patiently continuing to take her antibiotic Clavamox and pain med buprenorphine by mouth and allowing me to apply silver sulfadiazine cream and bandages to the huge burn on her right side that occurred at the veterinary hospital on Oct. 16 from an over-hot water bottle used to warm her after her extensive dental surgery. she still has a long way to go.
My cat’s name is Rocky and he shows his love for me by jumping on my lap when I am on the toilet to prevent me from leaving the house. He knows when I am going out and since I use the facilities right before I leave generally he figures if he jumps on my lap I cannot leave.
My cats’ names are Pineapple and Mushroom and they show their love for me by taking my spot right after I leave my seat and wait patiently for me to come back and play with them. If I’m in my spot, they would fight to get on my laps, guess that also shows their love….
My cat’s name is Snoopy and she shows her love for me by walking on the keyboard of my laptop when I am trying to work!
My cat’s name is Pickles and he shows his love for me by laying on me in my recliner chair purring loudly and nibbling and licking my hands
My cat’s name is Cinnamon Girl and she shows her love for me by sleeping close to me whenever I’m sick. I have had severe asthma all of my life (I’m not, thankfully, allergic to cats or dogs) and I’m often sick. I’m never alone because I always have my dear Cinnamon Girl with me and we love each other very much!
My cat’s name is Penny and she shows her love for me by stealing my heat as soon as I get out of bed!
My cat’s name is Lemon and she shows her love for my by cuddling with me in bed and on the couch.
My cats names are Boogie 🐾🐱🐾 Mr.Dink’s 🐾🐹🐾 & our new baby furbaby Big Red 🐾🐹🐾 and they show their love for me by always being their to cuddle with me when I need them most & are the best #catnurses ever!! ❤🐾🐱🐾🐹🐾🐹🐾❤
My cat’s name is Bel and she shows her love for me by licking the tip of my nose.
My cat’s name is Boo Boo and he shows his love for me by jumping into my lap and kneading my right arm then falling back on my left arm and napping. He is very affectionate in many ways and he is the best buddy any cat lover could have.
My cat’s name is Bella and she shows her love for me by licking the butter drippings off my plate after I eat my toast. She thinks I won’t have to put the plate in the dishwasher then but I do when she isn’t looking.
My cat’s name is Pumpkin. Recently he was diagnosed as being diabetic. This has meant monthly trips to the vet (he doesn’t travel well), daily doses of insulin, and a very special diet. Regardless, every morning at 4:00 a.m., he climbs up his special kitten stairs onto the bed and wakes me up to snuggle. After about fifteen minutes of that, and right after I have fallen back to sleep, he leaves. My clock alarm goes off at 5:30 on weekdays, but he shows me he still loves me by also reminding me on Saturday and Sunday.
My cats names are Bella Rose, Edgar, Lily Bell, Cheddar. They show there love for me by always wanting to be with me. They follow me from room to room and they are always in petting distance. I love them so.
My cat’s name is Carly and she shows her love for me by sitting on my lap every morning and sharing my breakfast . (which is NOT cat foodLOL)
My cats’ names are Sophie, Baron, and Katie and they show their love for me by cuddling with me at night to warm my body AND my heart.
My cat’s name is Zuzu and she shows her love for me by staring at me, upside down, while getting her belly rubs (and purring!)
My cat’s name is Lucy and she shows her love for me by moving over to make room for me in the recliner after hogging it all afternoon.
My cat’s name is Muggles and he shows his love for me by following me around the house and “talking” to me, then stretching up his arms so I’ll pick him up and cuddle. He is Siamese and very talkative!
My cats’ names are Boo and Misha, and they show their love for my by pushing open the door and coming to my rescue every time I go inside the bathroom, so I won’t drown by foolishly stepping into a tub of water or standing in the “pouring rain” shower.
My cat’s name is Cheeky Monkey and I know she loves me when she brings to me what looks like little Happy Meal toys from the neighbors back yard. Once a tiny Barbie and once the lobster crab from Disney’s Little Mermaid that walked sideways when you wind it up. Then again, maybe she’s just a cat burgler..
My cat’s name is Cookie and she shows her love for my by making sure I get up on time if I turn off my alarm & go back to sleep. She lays on my chest & gives head bonks & purrs till I wake up.
M<y cat's name is Jacob and he shows his love for me by running to greet me every day when I get home, snuggling on my lap for morning coffee and sleeping by my side every night.
My cats name is Montana and he shows his love for me by giving me head butts by rubbing his head against my head.
My cat’s name is Smokey and he shows his love for me by purring so loud it sounds like a chainsaw idling he just turned 13 hes been my baby since he was 9 weeks old
My cats name is “Whitey” short for Whitesnake, and he shows his love for me by becoming a tame indoor only cat. He came inside just over 9 nine months ago when he was one year old and a total feral cat that i had trapped to take to One of a Kind pets to be neutered. I would like to say it was an immediate change, but far from it. But he now sleeps on my bed with the other six cats, he comes to be petted, comes when called and no longer tries to get outside. I would not trade him for the world hopefully some day he will feel the same.
My cats name is Ebony (Blackie) l know she loves me because she is always within three feet away from me (not bad for a 3 three year old semi-feral cat) who is very slow in accepting my physical love, She even sets in front of the desk top when i am on. i can usually get a quick pet in once a week but never have picked her up. I always see her staring at me and has such e sweet expression i reach out to touch her and hope that maybe this time she will not run away and ket me pet her.
My cat’s name is Patty and I know she loves me when she tiptoes in my bed in the middle of the night and kneads the blanket and purrs right beside my face and then falls asleep.
My cat’s name is Jabberwoky Glitter and she shows their love for my by cuddling all the time, sometimes when it isn’t so convenient.
My cat’s name is Micha and she shows her love for me by sitting on my chest and snuggling my neck. My other cat’s name is Milo and he shows his love for me by sitting in my lap and kneading my legs. They both run to the door when I get home from work to greet me!
My cat’s name is Pooky and she shows her love for my by cuddling next to me when I sleep and by her weird attempts to groom my hair.
We are owned by 6 cats; Little Bear, Puffi, Myusha, Sparkey, Yona and BB-8. Each of them have different purrrsonalities, but BB-8 is the youngest, and she shows her love for Papa by hoping up on furniture and jumping up on his shoulders from there. She really LOVES grooming her Papa’s beard from his shoulders! Little Bear, Puffi, Muysha and Sparkey are all big time cuddlers!
My cat’s name is Lila and she shows her love for me if I fall asleep laying on the couch, she will be laying next to me and meow in my ear to wake me up so I don’t miss the show I am watching.
My cat’s names are Bandit & Mikko and they show their love for me by head-butting my legs, sleeping on my head, “helping” me to make my bed & following me all around the house; even into the bathroom. 😸
My cats’ names are Pandy, Baby Girl and Shadow and they show their love for me by following wherever I go in the house and sleeping with us at night.
My cat’s name is Georgie and he shows his love by tromping across the keyboard and insisting on scritchies.
my cats name is lucy and she shows her love for me by going to the bathroom with me ,no matter where she is she knows whenever I go to the bathroom and shes right there with me
My cat’s name is Hunter and, as his name indicates, he shows his love for me by bringing all sorts of ‘gifts’ into the house for my enjoyment and to admire his skill — anoles (I usually just call them ‘geckos’), frogs of all sizes, and newly hatched six-inch black snakes! He is amazing and loves me so! After the gift-giving, we (Hunter and me) take a leashed walk (Hunter’s on the leash!) down the street to pick up a newspaper and to greet the neighbors.
My cat’s name is Monkey and he shows his love for me by always being right by me when I am at home. He will even almost follow me into the shower.
My cat’s name is Boris and he shows his love for my by laying on my chest & kneading my neck.
My cat’s name is Philly and she shows their love for my by purring loudly when I’m around.
My cat’s name is Floyd and he shows me he loves me by rubbing against my legs all the time, and he brings me every spider he finds. He loves it when I read cat books to him. I would really like a break from Pete the Cat.
my cat’s name is Pinto & she shows she loves me by sleeping on my chest or on my head. sometimes one of my other cats will be playing chase & they take a route straight over my face! ouch! I would love to win this funny book!
My beautiful long-haired tuxie girl, Flower, shows me she loves me by patting my leg. She asks to be picked up and cuddled, and when I do pick her up, she rubs my face with her face, and asks for kisses. She is my heart.
My kitty “Pretty Girl” show’s she loves me by following me to the bathroom, all the time! LoL
My sweet girl, Tasha, use to sleep by my side while I held her feet and her sister Tiana slept on my feet.
My cats names are Sammy, Alize, Star, Moonlight, and Midnight, and they show their love for me by cuddling all around when when I sleep, and they clean me when they’re cleaning themselves. Although, those tongues are uncomfortable.
My cats name is Freddy Cat, and he shows he loves my by the smile on his face when I pick him up, roll him over and rub his belly.
My cat’s name is Gypsy and she shows her love for my by licking and grooming me every evening and her sweet little squeak!
My cat’s name is Archer and he shows their love for me by staying right by my side when I am sick until my fever breaks
my cat’s name is Peaches, and he shows his love for me by whining until I sit down so he can sleep in my lap
My cat’s name is Arlo and he shows their love for my by curling up on my chest multiple times every night when I watch TV
My sweet kitty Oreo shows her love for me by playing the cuddle hug and tap game with me (and only me) . She usually starts by snuggling in close to me them taps or pets my arm. We do the same with each other tap and pet over and over. Each time she leans in closer. Eventually she head butts me and cuddles into me. Love her.
My cat’s name is Oliver and I know he loves me since he follows me into the bathroom. And he is always near me on the bed when I wake up.
My cat’s names are Hamilton and Jefferson and they show their love for me by their snuggles and purrs.
My cat’s name is Milky and he shows his love for me by slyly following me around the house. He keeps an eye on me.
My cat’s name is Simba. He shows me his love and affection by sleeping or sitting on top of me. He waits for me the entire day and once I am back home from work… He sits on my lap or chest and grabs my hand with his paws . He holds my hands when he sleeps and licks my hand or cheek to show his affection.
He easily gets jealous if I am sitting with another cat and starts sniffing my clothes to check who I have been with.
My cat’s name is Joey and he shows his love for me by snuggling with me every night!
I know my cat B2 (short for Blackie II) loves me because he prefers to eat if I’m sitting on the stool right next to his food bowl and preferably petting or brushing him.
My cat’s name is Riki Tiki Purr Purr and she shows their love for my by sitting on my lap and purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring nonstop for hours!
My cat’s name is Pippin and he shows his love by purring loudly and if I lean over, he climbs onto my back and likes to stand on it.
My cat’s name is Scrappy and he shows his love for my by laying on my chest and giving my face kisses while purring loudly and kneading biscuits on my neck.
My cat’s name is Lila and she shows her love for me by giving me nose rubs, often with a canine up the nostril!
My cat’s name is Crouton and he’s shows his love for me by talking to me in his kitty language and licking me like a dog. He is a dog in a cats body!!!!
My cat’s name is Punkin and he shows his love for me by greeting me at the top of the stairs when I come home from work or shopping. He also lays on my lap and he and I even play hide and seek! He is a wonderful 14 year old fur son and I cherish him.
My cat’s name is Gertie and she shows her love to me and my family by not pissing on every square inch of our carpet. There’s a few spots here and there she hasn’t claimed as her own so we’re still able to walk about our own house.
My cat’s name is Itsy Bitsy and she shows her love for my by guarding me when I shower to make sure I am not sucked down the drain or otherwise harmed by the water.
My cats names are Chaos and Bear. They show their love for me by letting me sleep in their bed but only until 3am. They’re so loving, they gave me up early to exercise my way into the kitchen for a snack so I can feel great about treating them. They love me so much!
Our kitty cat is Angel. She is a 10 year old Torbie and she is a gorgeous orange and black cat. She loves me so much. I am at home most days and Angel is where I am. She will wake up from a sound sleep and start meowing. I talk and meow back. Once she is done checking on me, Angel goes right back to sleep. My sweetheart kitty checks in me several times during the day. I just love her.
My cat’s name is Winchester and he shows his love for me by sleeping between my legs in bed.
My cats names are Carlea and Cloudi. They show their love for me by greeting me at the door when I come home from work and staying by my side while I’m home.
My cat’s name is Philly and she shows their love for my by purring whenever I’m near.
🤣😍LOL!