A cat’s belly is its “weak point”. Cats in the wild never expose their bellies casually for fear of being attacked by enemies. If a cat at home dares to roll over in front of you, it means it feels safe about you and is not worried at all that you might hurt it. Some cats even come right to your feet, lie on their backs and urge you to touch them quickly. Isn’t this signal obvious enough? It has regarded you as its “backer”.
Here’s another interesting thing. Whether a cat recognizes you or not depends on whether it will “come home”. Many cat owners dare not let their cats out casually, fearing that they might get lost and never come back. But if the cat truly likes you, even if you go out for a walk, it will find you back by itself. In 2023, a survey showed that 80% of domestic cats could return to their owners by memory after getting lost. What does this indicate? A cat regards your home as its nest and you as its “destination”. It goes out to play, but you are still on its mind.
Cats are known for being aloof. They don’t even allow you to touch them, let alone share a bed with you. But if it buries itself in your bed at night and sleeps beside you, that would be a big deal! This indicates that it not only trusts you but also particularly enjoys staying with you. Sleeping at night is the most relaxing time for a cat. When it chooses you as its “bedside companion”, it is saying, “You are my family.” At this time, if you play with it more and tease it, your relationship will be even deeper.
Have you noticed that sometimes cats rub their bodies against you? Don’t think it’s just an itch. It’s a “stamp”! When a cat rubs against you, it leaves its scent on you and tells other cats, “I’m protecting this person. Don’t get close!” This action is just like when we were kids and wrote our names on our schoolbags, declaring our sovereignty. If you have been “marked” by a cat, there’s no problem. You are its favorite. However, be careful. Cats that like to rub against people are prone to getting jealous. If you play with other cats in front of it, it might just ignore you
The sleeping position of a cat can also reveal its attitude towards you. Cats in the wild have to keep one eye open when sleeping, always on guard against danger. But if it sleeps soundly in your home, like a carefree little lazybones, it means it’s completely at ease. It thinks that with you around, there’s nothing to be afraid of. You are its “protective umbrella”, allowing it to have sweet dreams at ease.
There’s another signal that warms your heart particularly – whether the cat is willing to let you touch it. Many cats hate being touched. As soon as you reach out your hand, they will run faster than rabbits. But if it allows you to pet it freely and even squints your eyes to enjoy it, then it definitely regards you as “one of its own”. This indicates that it is not afraid of you and feels extremely comfortable staying with you. To be trusted by a cat so much feels happier than winning the lottery.
Raising a cat is like making friends. You have to be careful and not be in a hurry. When a cat just gets home, it might be avoiding you and not even giving you a look. But if you are more patient, play with it and feed it some delicious food, sooner or later it will let down its guard. A friend of mine has a stray cat. For the first half of the year, the cat didn’t even dare to go out. Later, it even learned to sleep on his lap. Although this process is slow, the feeling of being trusted is really worth it.
Does your cat have these signals? Is it that you love to flip your belly or always rubbing against you? Every cat has a different personality. Some are clingy, some are proud and spoiled. But as long as it is willing to open its heart to you, it is saying, “You are mine.” Isn’t the joy of keeping a cat all about these little details? Hurry up and check out your furry friend. What surprise has he/she given you today!
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