They say a cat stretched out on his back is a cat that is confident he is safe in his environment. Andy isn’t a trusting kitty, frankly, but he still chills out on his back on the floor by my computer or on the computer desk. It’s usually sprawling on his back.
Andy started out in the sun.
Watching me watching him.
He’s getting more on his back in the meantime…!
Fully relaxed now.
“Got’cher tummy, Andy!”
I never knew when they lay on their back
I know when they look into your eyes
That’s a sign of trust
Sheldon
They have lots of these little behaviors.
Oh they know everything about the art of relaxation 😉
The theme of today’s (Post 1053) blog post…!
Beautiful pictures of Andy feeling relaxed, Doug. He knows you are thinking about tickling him but knows you won’t do it. 🙂
Thanks! He has a beautiful tummy, I think!
That is a cute tummy Andy. He is a cutie.
I have to avoid the temptation to tickle that sweet tummy when he exposes it! Showing their tummy that way is one way cats say they trust and love you, so tickling it is a betrayal of trust!
That’s a very tempting, fluffy tummy, Andy. But, I’ll keep my hands to myself, perhaps.
I know the feeling, Yvonne! It IS tempting!
Awww sweet boy and Ali does this all of the time and we tell her she is showing belly and rub it and she just stretches out more and purrs.
Andy generally grabs my hand with all four paws…!
Love the the half closed eyes,
He was happy! Also, as you probably know, cats on their backs like that are showing the love and trust you.
Leaving them exposed. Yes.
Yes, and ready for scritching!
But only as long as they want.
Always!