Your cat is a crepuscular predator running ghost hunts in your hallway at 3am. We want to know exactly when, how often, what triggers it — and how badly it's wrecking your sleep.
Domestic cats are crepuscular — biologically tuned for peak activity at dawn and dusk, not midnight. But anecdotally, millions of cat owners report their cats running at full sprint through dark apartments between 2 and 5am. Existing research covers general feline behavior and sleep patterns, but no published study has collected large-scale data specifically on late-night zoomie patterns, timing, triggers, and household impact.
This survey collects that data. Every response goes into our dataset. We'll analyze it, publish the findings here on WhiskerLab, and share patterns that no AI-generated cat blog can cite — because the data is ours.
Actual cat owner observations collected systematically. Not rephrased from existing papers.
Results go into a full analysis article, expected Summer 2026. You'll get first look if you opt in.
Email optional. No personal data sold. Findings are aggregate — no individual responses published.
Your response has been recorded. If you signed up for results, we'll email you when findings publish — expected Summer 2026.
Read this week's Lab Note →About your cat and the 3am chaos. Takes 3 minutes.