Pogie and Belly Rubs

Animal Thoughts

Me: Why are you showing me your belly, honey?

Pogie: So you know I'm safe. And you know that I think you are safe.

Me:

Pogie: Bellies are vulnerable places. There are no bones here to protect my insides.

Me: Right . . .

Pogie: And, if I show it to you, it means that I trust you, that I can let you see my vulnerable parts and you will still love me. It also means that I probably won't bite you because I'm already being chill and vulnerable.

Me: Wow.

Pogie: I know, right?

Me: I wish more humans could do that, just be vulnerable and open and not have to worry about people being mean about it.

Pogie:

Me:

Pogie: Plus, it feels good when you rub it.

Me: I will rub it! Give me that belly!

Pogie: Rubbing bellies is awesome. Humans should do that more, too.

Me: Um.

Pogie: Have you ever tried it? Do not judge until you've tried the magic of the belly rub!

Me: