Every cat has their own way of showing love. Some like cuddles or a lap to curl up on. Others show their love by not murdering you in your sleep – they bring you various dead creatures instead. But cats also have different ways in which they like to receive love.
Lola recently decided to give us another lesson just to make sure we remember how best to show our love to her. Actually the lesson was for my husband, as I was already up and doing things, hence being able to get these pictures of the lesson!
Lola is very fond of tummy rubs. Sometimes she likes ear rubs, or chin rubs, but on this particular day she decided to instruct husband on the best way to rub her adorable tummy.
As you can see above, she thoroughly instructed husband on proper hand positioning for the best possible tummy rubs.
Of course she made sure to let husband have plenty of time to practice. She noticed me watching and had to make sure I was picking up on the theory too.
Like any good teacher, Lola provided husband with a nice reward once he’d learned the lesson to her satisfaction. Positive reinforcement is key in teaching cats and humans alike!
Once the lesson was over she dismissed husband and decided to take a nap. Teaching is very hard work, after all.
Love,
Lady Joyful
How do your cats prefer to receive love? Do they give you lessons to make sure you do it properly?
My Tatiana loves tickles behind the ears her nose being stroked and her tummy being rubbed as long as she gets to draw blood from me at the same time. 🙂
Ha, Tatiana sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for commenting 🙂
I was just going to say the same, her hee… One of my cats is very particular about when and where you stroke him, and if you make a mistake you’ll know about it!!
That does seem to be fairly common with cats! Thanks for commenting 🙂
That last picture is sweet. Such a pretty white girl, who looks so content.
She is a sweetheart (at least sometimes!) Thanks for commenting 🙂
OH god! What a beautiful cat!
She is a beautiful cat- like a Snow White !
Sunshine, my cat, doesn’t love any sort of affection showing, I think. But sometimes when he is hungry, he gives us head bonks, and allows us to carry him.
Susie
She is very pretty! Sunshine sounds very sweet – good that he lets you carry him at times 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
They are so adorable.. 🙂
Thanks!
Lola is very beautiful cat girl. Our Kosmo is a tummy rub cat. He likes to show his tummy lolling on the floor.
Thank you. Kosmo sounds lovely too!
I’m always cautious about the invitation to a tummy-rub. True, it’s a sign of great trust, But it can also be an invitation to a fun-fight, where one has claws, and the other has fingernails that aren’t up to much. As cats well know.
That’s very true! My girl cat back in England (Belle) is very fond of showing her tummy for rubs, and thinks it’s a great game to latch on to the rubbing hand with all paws and her sharp little teeth. Little devil! (And she enjoys the game even more if the rubs are administered by a gentle foot.) Thanks for commenting 🙂
lola is adorable. i love her eyes <3 =^:^=
Thanks! She certainly can be sweet 🙂
Lola is a sweetie, I would love to rub that tummy.
I’m sure she’d be happy to let you! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Most cats do not like tummy rubs, according to a vet I know. So do so at your own peril. The cats are the smart ones!
It’s true that a lot of cats don’t. There are some that do though! Lola is very fond of tummy rubs. Elvis is open to the idea of them, but not so much as Lola. Sampson isn’t keen. Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Lola is gorgeous and such a sweetie. I’ve been working with my female to accept tummy rubs. Sometimes she does and sometimes I get a “talking to” followed by a swat. I keep hoping one day she’ll be like Lola and graciously accept all efforts to rub her belly.
Accepting it sometimes is a good start! Good luck with your endeavour, and thanks for commenting 🙂
beautiful cat!
Thanks!
Beautiful cats, I have heard about many different ways that cats like to receive love.
Thank you. Yes, different cats like different things 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
Your beautiful white cat reminds me of my sweet, Angel kitty. When I said, “It’s time for bed!” She would jump down from the couch and “lead” me into the bedroom. She’d lie by my side and allow me to stroke her tummy before her sister cat, Latte would come into the bedroom and “demand” her place on the bed. I sure miss my Angel cat. ??
Angel sounds like she was a wonderful companion. Cats do have a way of working themselves into our hearts, right? 🙂 Thanks for commenting.