The Purr-fect Nursery: Why This Ragdoll Mom Loves Your Laundry
Meet Heidi. She is a beautiful Ragdoll cat and a brand new mother. Most cat moms want a quiet and hidden box for their babies. But Heidi has a very different plan. She keeps moving her tiny kittens to the same spot over and over. It happens multiple times every single day. And where is this secret nursery? It is right on top of her owner’s clothes.
I think it is the cutest thing ever. Heidi purrs like a loud motor when she snuggles her kittens into the fabric. She wants her babies to smell their favorite humans. That scent makes her feel safe and happy. So she wants her babies to feel that same peace. Her owner says Heidi’s own mother used to do the exact same thing when Heidi was a baby. It is like a sweet family tradition passed down through the years.
@pearlsragdolls Heidi loves to move her kittens around like her mom
♬ original sound - Pearl’s Ragdolls
Moving a whole litter of kittens is a lot of work for a tired mom. But Heidi does not mind the extra trips. She just wants the best for her growing family. It might look like madness to us humans. But to this devoted mama, the laundry pile is the safest place on earth. Honestly, we could all learn a thing or two about comfort from her.
Why We Love This
As a dad to five cats, I can tell you that my laundry is never truly mine. Whether it is a fresh pile of shirts or a basket of towels, my crew always finds a way to claim it. Heidi’s story hits home because it shows how much our cats actually love our scent. They don't just want a bed. They want a bed that smells like us. It is a huge compliment. Seeing a new mom trust her kittens to her owner’s "scent" is the ultimate sign of love and bond.
Source: Adapted from original reporting by Parade Pets
