Sunday, 26 February 2023 10:57 pm
Rum Tum Trigger
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deckardcanineIt’s widely thought that cats expose their bellies as a trap.
Most often, if you rub them there, they’re apt to scratch or snap.
But showing you their weakest spot is hardly good for bait.
If fighting’s what they wanted, then they wouldn’t have to wait.
Instead, the experts tell us it’s a feline sign of trust
You won’t attack. If you would rub there anyway, you must
First stroke the side and watch to see if Kitty will relax.
Then inch toward the belly, but beware of swift attacks,
As cats may change their minds. I’d rather stick to other sections
For petting and engage in other methods of affection.
Most often, if you rub them there, they’re apt to scratch or snap.
But showing you their weakest spot is hardly good for bait.
If fighting’s what they wanted, then they wouldn’t have to wait.
Instead, the experts tell us it’s a feline sign of trust
You won’t attack. If you would rub there anyway, you must
First stroke the side and watch to see if Kitty will relax.
Then inch toward the belly, but beware of swift attacks,
As cats may change their minds. I’d rather stick to other sections
For petting and engage in other methods of affection.