Cats purr when they are content, in a good mood, and want to communicate affection. However, they can also be purring if they are nervous or scared. Take into account his body language as he is purring. Yes! Cats can understand kissing as a sign of your affection — especially if his body language is relaxed, such as eyes half open, body loose and laid back. His paws may be curled under him or he may expose his belly to you. Both of these behaviors say to you, “I trust you!” Also, if your cat or kitten ‘head butts" you, he is claiming you as his! [Head butt: when he takes his face (nose and forehead) and voluntarily knocks it into YOUR head and nose area.] Unless there is some other aggression taking place, he's tagging YOU as his best bud!
