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An owner preparing for an upcoming vacation couldn't believe how her "non-affectionate" cat finally slept next to her in bed.
Pet parent Violet, who is known on TikTok as @violettgracee_, shared in a July 20 video that her cat is not one to often show his love. He appreciates being rescued by his owner, after his previous parents left him on the street as a kitten, but he's leaned into the independent stereotype of cats. He likes to keep his affection and cuddles to a minimum.
But he became worried once he saw his owner packing. He thought he might be left behind again. Hoping to avoid the abandonment, he turned on the charm, bringing Violet to tears.
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The TikTok clip shows him in his owner's bed, a rare occurrence. He stayed closest to the wall, keeping space between them. In Violet's eyes, that was a step toward affection, and she happily shared the bed as she'd be gone for a week-long vacation.
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Newsweek reached out to @violettgracee_ via email for comment.
Violet carefully reached her arm over and gently petted him. She didn't want to scare him or ruin the scarce moment her cat shows affection.
To some viewers, it appeared he did not look comfortable, but she assured them in the caption that her cat likes to sleep that way with his head in the gap between the bed and the wall.
How Cats Show Affection
While a dog's way of showing their love to humans is more in your face—licking, tail wagging, cuddling—cat owners have to look a bit more closely for signs, as felines tend to be more subtle.
These signs include headbutting, kneading, purring and chirping. Cats might nip at you, known as love bites, to express their affection, share their emotion and bond. Oftentimes, the bites are followed by licks.
A cat's tail position can also give people an idea of how a cat feels. If you spot the tail up and curled, it means they feel secure, confident or relaxed.
If a cat feels truly comfortable with a human, they'll expose their bellies. They trust you will not hurt them in that vulnerable position.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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