Cats are amazingly smart. I have two, and Pudgy (my 7 month old) knows exactly how to get what she wants. Last night I had to get up and deal with a small emergency with one of my boys. When I went back to bed, I found Pudgy snuggled into my blanket where I had to lie down at. She was determined to get some pettings.
And Puddin' my almost 2 yr. old Cornish Rex and Absynian mix almost got her nose burned by the iron last night. She simply felt that she HAD to investigate it. Then she laid down on the towel I was laying my fabrics on to press them when I walked away to get another batch of fabrics. She didn't want to give up her warm, cozy nap spot.