How pleasant it is when your cat welcomes you home by rubbing against your legs while purring and even winding between and around your legs. This is a sign of affection but also has an ulterior motive. While rubbing against you, your cat uses hormone glands locating in her head and mouth to spread her scent on your. This will mark you as part of your cat’s territory and all her own. You cat may also kneading you with her paws, especially while sitting on your lap. This also releases scent hormones through glands in her feet to mark you. Although this may sound like a territorial or turf war in your home, your cat is actually showing you the love. Take it as a compliment and love her in return. Allow her to mark you. This will not stain your clothing but may introduce a little errant hair. Contact your Thorold, ON vet to learn more.