When moving into a new human home, it is important to start taking possession of the resources. Make it clear what is yours, not theirs from the start.
Human beds (so much more roomy than cat beds), the sofa, the best armchair, the floor space under the radiator - these are all resources that you should claim as your own as soon as possible..
Other resources will also become yours - such as the office chair. Now an office chair is not as comfy as a sofa, but nevertheless it has a certain symbolic value. If it's not yours, then your human may think that is belongs to them.
Likewise any garden furniture. Garden furniture is installed by humans for humans. Yet any cat knows that garden furniture belongs to felines first, humans second. A garden table makes a nice place to lounge when the sun is out.
Be imaginative... a car might not appear to be the best place for a cat, but some cats take over the family car.
Then there are boxes, stairs, shopping bags, even sinks - all of these are potential cat resources.
Once you use them, you can claim ownership.
Great advice. Need to let the humans know you are the boss.
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