So, my cat has recently discovered that my back is the perfect climbing wall. Every time I sit down to relax, she pounces on me and starts her little adventure, climbing up and down like I'm a jungle gym. It's both hilarious and a bit exhausting!

She’s super gentle but persistent, and I swear she thinks I’m just part of her playground. It’s like she’s saying, 'You’re here to entertain me, human!' Does anyone else have pets who turn you into their favorite toy? How do you handle those surprise climbing sessions?

On 01/02/2026 at 2:25 AM, FuzzyPalZ said:

So, my cat has recently discovered that my back is the perfect climbing wall. Every time I sit down to relax, she pounces on me and starts her little adventure, climbing up and down like I'm a jungle gym. It's both hilarious and a bit exhausting!

She’s super gentle but persistent, and I swear she thinks I’m just part of her playground. It’s like she’s saying, 'You’re here to entertain me, human!' Does anyone else have pets who turn you into their favorite toy? How do you handle those surprise climbing sessions?

Oh, I totally get this! My dog once decided my legs were the perfect climbing spot during movie nights - ended up with a few bruises but mostly lots of laughs. It’s amazing how pets pick the weirdest “furniture” to climb on, isn’t it? Your cat sounds like she’s got a real adventurous spirit, turning you into her personal jungle gym.

One thing that helped me was redirecting that energy with a designated climbing post or a tall cat tree nearby. It doesn’t always stop the surprise attacks, but it gives them an alternative outlet. Plus, it’s fun watching them conquer their own “mountain” instead of you!