Body & Behavior

Why Do Pets Seem to Know When You're Coming Home?

There’s something almost magical about the moment you pull into the driveway and see a tail wagging in the window—or a cat already stationed at the door like a tiny, judgmental concierge. I’ve had this happen more times than I can count. Whether I’m early, late, or wildly off schedule, my pets somehow seem to know. It’s enough to make anyone wonder: Do they have psychic powers?