Pets don't show their love with words, but they have their ways of touching hearts. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re looking at the most adorable ways our furried, feathered and familial friends show us some love on a daily basis.
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00:00 "I knew he needed me. And I needed him too."
00:04 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're looking at the most adorable ways our furried, feathered, and familial friends show us some love on a daily basis.
00:13 "Let me know when you're ready, okay?"
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00:17 Number 10. Relaxed ears.
00:21 "Oh, dear."
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00:29 Judging the body language of a pet is often one of the easiest ways we, as their owners, can become close with them and establish strong relationships.
00:36 Dog owners know this all too well, particularly when it comes to relaxed ears.
00:41 "Buddy, stay. And don't move until I come back."
00:44 A comfortable pup should possess a pair of relaxed ears, as opposed to those lying flat against their head or upright in an alert position.
00:54 These loosened ears essentially mean your dog feels relaxed around you, enjoys your company, and probably wants some physical affection pronto.
01:01 So, scratch away.
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01:08 Number 9. They pee a little.
01:10 [Peeing]
01:13 "I will give you your privacy."
01:14 The act of an excited pee is another behavior that tends to follow dogs, particularly those who haven't seen their owners in a little bit.
01:22 These pups get, well, just a little too excited as a result, and can occasionally let loose a little when they're excited to see you.
01:28 This is natural and shouldn't be admonished or seen as a sign they need to go out for a walk.
01:33 "You want something? You pee on it. Whatever you pee on, it's yours. Let's try it out. You see that lamp post over there?"
01:40 "Yeah."
01:40 "Why don't you go over there and pee on that?"
01:42 "And you're sure this is okay?"
01:43 Additionally, most dogs eventually grow out of this sort of behavior and just keep on showing you love without that little extra gift to go along with it.
01:51 "What is he doing?"
01:52 "Uh-oh."
01:53 [Peeing]
01:55 "Aww, awesome."
01:58 Number 8. Kneading.
01:59 The act of kneading in cats is one that's connected to when they were kittens and feeding from their respective mothers.
02:05 [Singing]
02:17 Adult cats that knead their paws on owners are essentially showing them that they're enjoying the quality time.
02:22 These owners shouldn't be alarmed if the claws are out either, since this can occasionally be part of the process.
02:27 "Hello, Pookie. Miss me? You know what? I'm gonna make it up to Odie tomorrow. I'm gonna teach him how to drink out of the toilet."
02:35 Cats love marking their owners with scents, and kneading allows them to do this potentially while sitting on a lap, enjoying a movie or some television.
02:43 However, if your cat is needing a blanket or rug, then they may just want some food or be stressed out in some way, and they're utilizing this behavior as a stress reliever.
02:52 "Oh, it's good to be the king."
02:56 Number 7. Trilling.
02:58 "Hogus."
03:00 "Who's a good kitty, huh? Hogus?"
03:03 Hey, have you ever wondered what that little chirping noise is that cats make when they're not meowing?
03:07 It's called trilling, and it's made by cats who are trying to communicate trust or affection to human beings.
03:13 Cats generally don't meow or trill to other cats, so it's important for us to recognize this unique way of communication.
03:19 "We must both look our best for George. He's our oldest and dearest friend, you know."
03:26 Trilling oftentimes means that your cat really wants to hang out and see you,
03:30 while other times it can also be expressed when they're playing with that new toy you bought them.
03:34 "Those feather teasers better watch out."
03:38 Number 6. Eye contact.
03:40 "Ethan, Ethan, Ethan, Ethan, Ethan."
03:42 Eye contact can mean different things with different pets.
03:45 Cats, for example, utilize slow blinks to show their owners a contented form of love.
03:50 "Marie, my little one, you're going to be as beautiful as your mother, isn't she, darling?"
03:57 Pet parrots can also pin their eyes at their owners, flashing a happy look in their direction.
04:02 It's dogs that perhaps possess the most affecting and long-lasting relationship with eye contact, however,
04:07 since this becomes such a huge part of the training process.
04:11 After pet dogs have been trained, they will often continue to stare lovingly at their owners,
04:15 continuing to develop this huge bond that makes us adore them so much.
04:20 "Such intelligent eyes."
04:21 "My butt itches."
04:24 Number 5. Rolling over.
04:26 "Sit. Roll over."
04:33 No, we're not talking about dogs with this one, although we do love us some puppy belly rubs.
04:37 Instead, we're discussing how cats will occasionally roll over and show their owners their bellies.
04:41 This is not generally done to invite a scratch or rub on that area,
04:45 although there are some cats who enjoy this type of reward.
04:48 "It's good to be king."
04:50 "I want you to know you're the most important thing in my life."
04:57 "Let me sleep, please."
04:59 Generally speaking, cats who show owners their bellies are doing this to show trust.
05:03 This is their most vulnerable spot, a place for predators.
05:07 So a cat showing someone this area is telling that person they absolutely trust them.
05:12 "Betty, today, why don't you start me off with a Swedish massage, a manicure, and a pedicure, okay?"
05:17 "Seaweed wrap, loofah, belly rub, tail waxing, and then crack my toes."
05:23 Number 4. Tail wags.
05:25 "Good boy. Good boy. Oh, you're such a good boy."
05:30 Everybody knows that cats and dogs are different,
05:32 and nowhere is this scene better than with the tail wag.
05:35 A dog doing this means that they are super excited to see you,
05:39 but if there's a cat with a swishy tail, beware.
05:42 "Lucifer, come here."
05:43 They are not in the mood and should be avoided until they calm down.
05:53 Felines show love with their tails by sticking them straight up,
05:56 with a small curly shape on the tip like a question mark.
05:59 Meanwhile, dog owners would do well to see if the tails on the pups
06:02 are wagging more to the right than the left.
06:04 This usually means that their pet is in a great mood and wants to show you some love.
06:09 "Okay, you wanna come up? Yeah, that's the least I can do. Get a little fresh air."
06:14 Number 3. Sleeping with you.
06:17 "We'll always be good company, you and me. Just wait and see."
06:30 Our pets often choose a favorite person in the house.
06:37 This person, as a result, will be that pet's sleeping partner.
06:40 Maybe it's your tabby cat that sleeps on your chest at night,
06:42 or that dog at the foot of the bed.
06:44 Or maybe you actually don't want your pet in the bedroom at night,
06:47 but they sneak inside anyway and sleep on the floor.
06:50 "I don't see why not. Come on. Come on."
06:55 This essentially means that they want to be as close to you as possible,
07:02 and should definitely be seen as a sign of affection.
07:04 If your cat doesn't do this, however, don't worry.
07:07 If they even curl up next to you when they sleep,
07:09 that means they trust you to protect them from predators.
07:13 "You know, Binx, I'll always take care of you.
07:16 My children will take care of you, too. And their children after that."
07:21 Number 2. Leaning.
07:23 The act of a pet leaning on you ties in essentially with how they're feeling when they sleep.
07:27 "What are you doing in here? You're going for the bunk bed tonight?
07:32 Pretty good day. I mean, the snow, come on. Alright. Sleep tight."
07:41 They trust their owners to keep them safe,
07:43 and dogs will often lean against their owners at any time of day.
07:46 These pups do this to show owners' comfortability and trust,
07:49 but this behavior can also reflect their desire to have you protect them,
07:53 should they be feeling uneasy about a situation.
07:55 "I was able to cross the threshold from childhood to boyhood.
07:59 From being on the outside of things to finding myself smack dab in the middle."
08:04 Even some birds have been known to showcase this behavior to their owners,
08:08 while domestic cats will also rub and lean against their owners, marking them with their scent.
08:13 "Ah, George. We're just a pair of sentimental old fools."
08:18 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
08:22 Preening. Your parent wants to clean you because it loves you.
08:26 "Blue is very particular, and we have our little routine here."
08:30 Regurgitating. A truly gross way of showing affection from birds.
08:34 "Mmm!"
08:34 "Bye!"
08:38 "Daddy's making dinner!"
08:40 Accepting grabs. A bird letting you pick them up is huge.
08:44 "I'm not going to be around forever, and, well, I...
08:48 I just want to make sure you're taken care of, provided for."
08:55 Swimming up to you. Yes, fish can love their owners.
08:58 "Say, how do you do? Heh, heh."
09:05 Licking. Cats do it. Dogs do it. We love it!
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09:27 switch on notifications. Number one. Purring and vocalizing.
09:33 "Bella, are you ready?"
09:34 "Yes, we are."
09:35 Cat owners, perhaps more than any other pet, realize how challenging it can be to read what
09:43 their pet may be thinking. Nowhere is this showcased better than with the cat's most
09:47 common behavior, purring.
09:49 "If I could just see one page, please."
09:55 "Uh, mm."
09:58 Some cats do purr when they're feeling active or agitated, but this behavior generally means
10:03 that they're in a good mood and are showing their owner some love and affection. Meowing
10:07 may be a cat's most common way of communicating with us, but that contented purr, perhaps
10:11 combined with some kneading and a gentle headbutt, is almost always a good sign from a truly
10:16 happy feline.
10:17 "A hundred decibels? That's as loud as a high-revving motorcycle."
10:23 What's your favorite memory from a close pet? Let us know in the comments.
10:26 "Sit down, look you straight in the eye, and when he understood what you were saying,
10:31 you'd turn his head sideways."
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