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magicarpet

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3. That is a sign of trust, comfort, and safety when an animal exposes their soft belly to that extent.

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 09:06 PM

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The instinct is to roll up in a ball to protect and defend the soft areas as they doze off.

That animal knows it is at home,... safe and comfy absent impending attacks.

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