This is how we found Ruby this morning. She is a very special cat.

Here’s my Ruby saying hi back!

aww! our kitty does this too, she loves hopping into the kitchen sink for some reason

i think it might be because it has faint food smells, from rinsed dishes and such? maybe

or it's just a box and so she likes to sit in it

My cat once sat in a cooking pan, like she was just chilling there (pan was off the stove and at room temperature). I'm like "Do you want me to cook you?" 🤣

My long hair cat would do this in summer too and even liked it if we gently turned the faucet on. You mentioned it's winter where you live OP so this really is for north of equator where they are facing record breaking heat waves.

Another tip for having cats in hot weather: cold wet washcloths and just groom them with it. In my experience with like... 3 cats even it it is wet enough to wet their fur, they will still tolerate and like it in the heat if you do it in grooming motions. I've also frozen wet washcloths and used them as some sort of bedding option by placing something over it, petting them with it,, or just gently pressing it on some key spots on a cat that would help them feel cool such as below back of ears, spine, forehead, shoulderblades, neck, and especially cheeks/side of face/neck. When they are hot, they appreciate it or tolerate it enough. Know your kitty's body language.

Cats don't really sweat so help yours however you can during this heat wave.

Shit also sorry OP ruby is beautiful and I did enjoy the pic it's just my overwhelming instinct must be to lecture--- I mean share helpful tips with people. :P

"I'm not on the counter"

Did you check her water bowl? They usually do this when they're out of water.

What if she's peeing?

Please give Ruby 1.68 pats for me. Thankyou.

Calicos are very smart fellas. I’m sure she has a good reason for sitting there.