I think the article might make sense. Not much for cats, but we always had several growing up. Cats want you to “rub them”, in face, near ears, neck. Since they mark their territory and property (e.g. you) by rubbing in this way, it follows that it’s why they encourage you to rub them there. What the article is talking about seems to be handling, e.g. picking the cat up, or holding them while stroking their fur (e.g. back, belly). As the article points out, many cats will tolerate this, some are not happy. Very few that I’ve seen actively seek this out... and some respond by either trying to escape, or clawing/biting.
“What the article is talking about seems to be handling, e.g. picking the cat up, or holding them while stroking their fur (e.g. back, belly). As the article points out, many cats will tolerate this, some are not happy. Very few that I’ve seen actively seek this out... and some respond by either trying to escape, or clawing/biting.”
I have three cats (all three are spayed females, btw) with different attitudes towards being picked up. The orange tabby LOVES to be cuddled. The tortie doesn’t care for being picked up, but will tolerate it for a minute or two before she jumps out of your arms. The torbie will try to escape as soon as she’s off the ground!
The latter two, however, will occasionally climb into your lap and doze off if they find you sitting down.