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Cat Rule Number Sixteen

Newton: You aren’t going to touch me with that thing, are you? Cat rule number Sixteen is don’t touch the tummy.

orange tabby cat prepares to defend his tummy from human finger

That thing is getting a little too close for comfort. Back it up, buddy. And didn’t anyone ever tell you it’s not polite to point?

orange tabby doesn't like the finger threatening to touch his tummy

I said, don’t touch the tummy! Arrrrrgh! Now you’ll see what a fierce jungle creature I am, finger!

orange tabby cat defends his tummy from the finger

Oh, NOW you want to pet me? I don’t think so. I’m not taking apologies just yet.

orange tabby cat objects to being petted

Hey, where are you going? What’s the matter? Come back and pay attention to me!

orange tabby cat looks upwardย 

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September 16, 2016 Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: Newton 24 Comments

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  1. Summer says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:02 am

    MOL, Newton! I’m much less complicated – anyone can rub my tummy and I just enjoy it!

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  2. Hannah and Lucy says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:58 am

    We don’t mind having our tummies kissed and rubbed – unless we are eating our food!

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  3. The Florida Furkids says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:38 am

    We don’t mind tummy rubs here!! We hope the human came back and gave you more attention.

    The Florida Furkids

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  4. Roby Sweet says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:38 am

    One of our cats loves to have his tummy rubbed–except when he doesn’t, and it’s not always obvious what kind of mood he’s in, until he either purrs or tries to rip your finger off. Our other cat responds with a withering glare if you even think of touching her tummy!

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  5. MR Puddy says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Here, Me do exactly the same with my mom !
    and mom always got a tattoo at the end..tee..heh

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  6. Random Felines says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:18 am

    yep – that about covers it ๐Ÿ™‚ Except around here Mo LIKES the belly rubs

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  7. Chey, Ichiro and Gemini says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Everyone here loves having tummy rubs–but not too much!

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  8. Connie says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:42 am

    ooh, are these rules written down somewhere?

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  9. mommakatandherbearcat says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:33 am

    Phht. Those humans just go sticking their paws in all our business!

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  10. The Swiss Cats says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    MOL ! I’m just like you, Newton ! Purrs, Pixie

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  11. Three Chatty Cats says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    #16? How many cat rules are there? I can’t keep up!

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  12. Colehaus Cats says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Oh goodness, your first picture! Our Dad knows that kind of face!

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  13. Melissa & Mudpie says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Tummies are just irresistible, Newton!

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  14. Emma and Buster says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Newton, Emma is the same she dislikes getting a belly rub. In fact she would run away when she sense that the humans are itching for a belly rub. Buster adores them and begs for them.

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  15. The Island Cats says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    That’s what they call playing hard to get. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  16. Lola and Lexy says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Lexy is right there with you, Newton. She hates tummy rubs.

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  17. Brian Frum says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    We sometimes permit tummy rubs…when we’re darn good and ready!

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  18. The Daily Pip says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    My tummy is off limits, too!

    Love, Rosie

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  19. Fraidy Cats! says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    mol! some of us here have that rule 16 and others of us ignore it ๐Ÿ™‚ Newton, we think some other rule got broken there in the end too!

    pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto

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  20. Cathy Keisha says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    NO ONE dares to touch Stunning Keisha’s stomach!! That’s a great look on your face in the last pic.

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  21. Caren Gittleman says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    yep! That’s cats for ya!

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  22. Flynn says

    September 17, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I love tummy rubs and I will hold my mum’s hand to stop her taking it away.

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  23. Raven says

    September 18, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Tummy rubs are permitted, but certainly not with a pointy finger!

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  24. Kitties Blue says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Newton, you and Lisbeth have lots in common. She loves to show her tummy, but doesn’t want anyone to touch it. Mom doesn’t learn, and she keeps trying. Silly humans! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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