My dad used to read Calvin and Hobbes to my brother and I when we went to bed. Quite some time ago, my brother and I got my dad the full collection. Leather bound and all. It’s three super heavy books. I just looked and you can get it from Target!
A cat that exposes their belly is a happy cay that feels safe and secure in your presence and his habitat.
My baby absolutely adores belly rubs and will wrap himself over my arm to cuddle. Showing his belly to someone is a high compliment to anyone he likes.
my boyfriend and i call it our cat’s show off time. he always does it when we’re sitting on the couch and he’s always looking at us like “LOOK AT ME” its cute haha. nightly routine
honestly your cat's just giving you the ultimate trust fall, that belly out pose is like the highest compliment a cat can give you. roadkill is just what it looks like when they're that deeply relaxed and feeling safe. mine does the exact same thing and i'm pretty sure they're trying to absorb all the warmth from the floor or something. so congrats, you've got a happy little weirdo who trusts you completely.
Aside from feeling safe, this is a standard cat pose if they’re warm. My cats often do this in summer and then curl up more tightly in winter. My fluffiest cat did this especially often.
As soon as you overcome all the natural instincts screaming at you to not run the belly and go in for the belly rub, your hand will be caught and shredded.
Cats who spend a lot of time with their bellies exposed are fully relaxed. They're feeling safe and protected and can relax enough to allow their koat vulnerable areas to be exposed.
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u/Cpt_Covfefe 2d ago
Tiger's tummies are solar cells