My 5-month-old Garfield has finally come out of his shell. He has quite the attitude. For whatever reason he thinks he has to sit on my laptop as I am working on it. When I am scratching/petting him, he pushes his face into my hands. Why is that?

Sounds like a normal persian wanting your attention and affection

Hello Christian,

yes it means he wants to be close to you and wants you to pet him Of course, on the computer is not the right place, but maybe if you have a space beside you where he can sit, place a toy there and some treats, you can pet him whenever you do not use both hands, that is what I do with Tango.

The headbonks mean he is rubbing his scent on you and making you "his" dad It is a sign of love he is giving you.

Best wishes

Birgit

Garfield is saying "Dad here I am and I want you to pet me over and over and over and over (infinity) again until I decide to do something else!" And just so you don't forget ~ I rubbed my scent all over you cuz u mine!

The D's all do that, it is that they want attention, just as they always sit on books if you wish to read them.