The foot of 'nope'

I like attention from my hooman - I like fuss.

I like getting ear scritches and belly rubs...but on my terms.

I don't like getting them when I'm trying to relax after a nap, or when I've just washed myself.

And I don't like it when my hooman goes all silly and sticks his face on my belly.

If he does this I politely let him know that his attention is not wanted at that moment.

I does this by pushing him away with one (or sometimes both) of my back feets.

It's not a full bunny-kick — just a gentle 'No thanks, hooman'.

He usually gets the message and leaves me alone.

If he doesn't, then I bat him with my front feets.

 






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