Our pets embody unconditional love, as there are many ways cats and dogs say, “I love you”. They celebrate with us on our good days and offer a supportive paw on our bad ones. They teach us how to be patient and love unconditionally in return. While our furry friends are not wired the same as us humans, they have their own ways of showing love. The next time your dog or cat does one of these things, smile because your pet loves you!

Cats express affection differently than dogs. Purring typically comes to mind as a cat’s main expression of love, but many of theirefforts are subtler. For example, cats may gaze at their favorite humans with their eyes half closed and slowly blink. These special cat blinks are also known as cat kisses. If you catch your cat blinking at you, try slowly blinking back to return the sentiment. Cats also engage in a head butting behavior called bunting. While cats rub their lips on people and objects they want to mark with their scent, they reserve head bunting for people and animals of whom they’re already fond.

On the other hand, dogs are very generous with their expressions of affection. They wag their tails, lick your face, and jump on your when you get home. Dogs may also express their love by leaning on you and initiating play. If you’ve established yourself as the pack leader, your loyal companion won’t miss a beat following you around wherever you go. Canines sleep with their pack in the wild, which explains why your dog always wants to jump on your bed. Allowing one’s dog to sleep on the bed may not be acceptable (or practical) for many owners. If you find your dog wanting to sleep with its back against yours, know this pack behavior stems from your dog wanting to protect and bond with you.

At In Home Pet Sitters, we want to be your number one resource for pet care in Melbourne Beach, Florida. We offer everything from in-home pet care to taxi services for dogs, cats and other small animals. Call us at 321-794-4477 or contact us online.