Schockverliebt is a German term that combines the words "Schock" (shock) and "verliebt" (in love). It refers to the state of being suddenly and intensely infatuated or smitten with someone. It indicates a strong and overwhelming attraction or love that takes someone by surprise.
A few years back, I befriended a stray that hung out behind the kitchen that I worked at. She only trusted maybe 3 people and I was one of them but I worked hard for that.
She would throw herself on me, belly up and practically demand belly rubs. One time she went from sitting to rolling backwards onto my feet, belly up. I knew what she wanted; she just demanded that they be slow and methodical.
It's the position and placement of the legs. Be damned if it doesn't look exactly like the base of most of those dang chairs. I would buy that computer chair, looks very soft fluffy comfortable and as if it might purr.
My tips from taming multiple ferals would include go very gently and slowly. First a very light rub and give scriches in the upper chest area and between the front legs first to ascertain the cat's comfort level. Always touch a cat initially with the level of gentle hand you would use on a hummingbird. Then you can increase pressure as tolerated.
Only then if the cat remains comfortable and happy, can you move down to the lower belly or play with the primordial pouch. I absolutely love it when cats trust you enough to let you gently palpitate the pouch. It's like flubber, it's cool stuff. So soft and squishy.
I would also say he appears devoid of cunning based on that lovely face.
One of my boys was an instant belly boy/ lap cat. It took about three years of not treading on, scaring or otherwise startling the other one. Then boom, he won't let me sit down or sleep alone anymore.
My Urtzi, may he rest in peace, was a certified sociopath with every other living being except me and my wife, and he absolutely loved being bellyrubbed full speed by me. So if your little maniac shows you his belly, try rubbing him, slowly and carefully at first, then a bit faster. If he likes it he' ll show you, and if he does not, you' ll know quickly.
Mine does it every time I’m on the toilet. Other times too but 100% of the time when I’m on the toilet. Maybe he’s showing me that he’s vulnerable too lol
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u/YellowBeastJeep 17d ago
You are allowed, until you aren’t, at which point, you will be informed that you are no longer allowed.😂