A maneki-neko cat with its left paw raised is a cat that "beckons people." For that reason, they are often placed in establishments that want to attract lots of customers, such as restaurants and service businesses. They also look good in living rooms where many people gather.

Also, cats with their paws raised above their ears are called "long-handed," and it is said that the longer the paw, the more distant or greater the fortune they will bring.