For some odd reason, cats seem to enjoy sitting on squares. They’ll even sit on pieces of tape that look like tiny squares, which can be quite comical. But why do cats love sitting on squares so much? Here are eight interesting theories about why cats may find comfort in square shapes:

The 8 Reasons Why Cats Sit on Squares

1. Territory Marking
   Sitting on a square-shaped object, even a taped-off square, can be a way for cats to mark their territory. They may instinctively feel the need to stake out a small portion of space as their own, and sitting on top of it helps them do that. They can also release their scent when they sit on surfaces, so they could be claiming that square as their own.
2. A Sense of Security
   Squares provide cats with an enclosed sense of security. This is especially true for cats that feel threatened by their environment. Sitting on a square can help them feel safer and more secure. Your cat can tell that taped-off squares have defined edges, and they may see it as an enclosed area even though it’s not necessarily a box or a bed.
3. Comfort
   Some squares are soft (think pillows and folded blankets), which can make them more comfortable for cats to sit on. Plus, the sides of the square provide extra cushioning from hard surfaces underneath it.

4. The Perfect Fit
   Cats have an uncanny ability to find the perfect fit for their body shape when looking for a comfortable spot to take a nap. You may have heard the popular Internet phrase “If I fits, I sits” that describes this behavior. Interestingly, cats seem to have an innate preference for squares and rectangles because the shapes accommodate their unique body shape better than others.
5. Temperature Regulation
   Squares and rectangles can provide cats with a better temperature distribution than other shapes, which can be useful for those hot summer days and may be why many cat beds are square-shaped. The sides of the square act as an insulator that helps keep your cat cooler than if they were lying on their back in the open air.
6. Familiarity
   For cats raised with a certain type of square or rectangle-shaped bed, it can become a familiar and comfortable object for them to nap on. That is why cat owners often find their cats sleeping in the same spot every day; they’ve made the square shape their own personal comfort zone.

7. Balance
   Sitting on a square or rectangle-shaped object can help cats find a better balance than other shapes. This is especially true for older cats and those with physical disabilities that make it hard to balance on their own.
8. Curiosity
   As we all know, cats are incredibly curious creatures, so they may be intrigued by the shape of squares and rectangles. They may like to explore them and find out what makes them different from other shapes.