I have been cat-obsessed for as long as I can remember (even going so far as putting “cat” as my nickname in the 5th grade yearbook, embarrassingly). Understanding a cat’s body language has become second nature after living with cats for my entire life. I am extremely patient with shy kitties who might take some time to get comfortable with a new person. But don’t mistake this as a low-effort cop-out - I fully recognize that cats need enrichment and play and am happy to use a string, mouse toy, laser pointer, spring, or random shoelace to make sure your kitty uses up some energy from their many cat naps.