A new home means new premium window real estate! As a sophisticated feline, you must act quickly to secure the most desirable sunbeam locations before your humans establish their misguided "décor plans." Here's your tactical guide:
The first 24 hours are critical
Immediately upon arrival:
Conduct a thorough solar survey at different times of day
Identify windows with maximum bird/squirrel visibility
Note which sills can fit your entire body when fully stretched
Test acoustics for optimal outdoor noise monitoring
Staking your claim
To permanently secure your chosen spots:
The Preemptive Nap: Begin sleeping in prime locations before furniture arrives
The Fur Deposit: Leave a generous hair coating on your preferred perches
The Window Warmer: When humans approach with décor, look deeply offended if they suggest placing anything in YOUR spot
When obstacles appear
If humans attempt to block your rightful window access:
Systematically push decorative items off the sill (maintain eye contact)
Squeeze behind curtains until they become oddly bulged and misshapen
Develop a sudden, concerning cough whenever denied access to "your" window
Advanced techniques
For contested premium spots:
Practice looking especially photogenic in your chosen location so humans take pictures instead of moving you
Create a distinct "window meow" that implies this is medically necessary sun exposure
Occasionally allow a human to "share" the view to create a false sense of window co-ownership
Persistence is key. Given enough determination, even the most stubborn human will eventually acknowledge that windows exist primarily for feline enjoyment.
P.S. Should your human place plants on your claimed sill, remember: plants can be tipped over, but your dignity is forever.