256 January 2016 - Gryffe Advertizer
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‘Holly’ having fun in the snow - sent in by ‘Barking Mad’<br />
Pet Blog<br />
by PetVets<br />
Does My Pet Love Me?<br />
This is a common question for pet owners. While it isn’t easy to say<br />
for sure whether our pets feel the emotion we would call love, our furry<br />
friends certainly do have their own ways of showing affection, and asking<br />
for attention and affection in return. How our pets display this affection<br />
depends on what species they are.<br />
Dogs<br />
Dogs can show pleasure<br />
to see you with exuberant,<br />
happy jumping or<br />
sometimes in a more<br />
restrained fashion by sitting<br />
down and thumping their<br />
tail.<br />
Greeting you with an open<br />
mouthed, “smiling” face and<br />
a sweeping tail is an open<br />
invitation for you to provide<br />
strokes and cuddles.<br />
Another show of affection can be<br />
the classic doggy licks. Although<br />
this can also mean begging for<br />
food, grooming behaviour or<br />
acknowledging dominance so can<br />
be tricky to interpret!<br />
Cats<br />
A gentle headbutt accompanied<br />
by an extended, upright tail is a<br />
friendly gesture. Cats tend to do<br />
this more when you have been out<br />
and collected some new smells,<br />
as it is their way of scent marking<br />
you to show ownership!<br />
Rolling over to show you their<br />
tummy is your cats’ way of<br />
showing trust, as it places the cat<br />
in a vulnerable position. If your cat<br />
does this it is best to stroke their head as most cats don’t like their tummy<br />
to be touched.<br />
Rabbits<br />
Rabbits can seek attention by bumping you with their nose or stretching<br />
up to get in your way. They may even like to give you a little lick to show<br />
affection.<br />
So while they may not say “I love you”, next time you’re playing with your<br />
pet look out for these signs of affection.<br />
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Why we need your support ....<br />
Every hour another person goes blind. There are currently<br />
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we train are needed to replace dogs who have retired. Training a guide dog<br />
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For further information how to sponsor a guide dog puppy, please visit the<br />
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this form or have special requirements please contact our Supporter Care<br />
Team on 0800 953 0113 (we’re here 9am-5pm Monday to Friday).
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