Are you ready for this? You thought that cats are indifferent and superior. There are 15 signs that your cat is happy.
They are things like:
They purr
They have a healthy appetite
They like to play
They're relaxed
They like to rub on you
They're knead-y
They keep themselves (and sometimes their owners) clean
Here are the signs for dogs:
A high and waggy tail. This is probably the most well-known sign your dog is a happy pooch.
Floppy ears. By this, we mean that their ears are relaxed, not tense or flattened against their head. Pricked upright ears are a sign of alertness – they tell you if your dog is happy or sad, just focused.
Their body’s relaxed. If your dog seems relaxed in their posture and not tense or stiff, this is a good indication they are feeling good. Loose shoulders, soft eyes without a fixed gaze, and a dose of ‘wiggliness’ or pure ‘flopped-outness’ are all clues that your dog’s feeling super chill.
They’re playful. A happy dog is more likely to want to play and leap around. Play “bows” are a great sign your dog is in the mood.
They lean in to you. A relaxed dog who enjoys your company is more likely to also enjoy your attention. They may come to you for attention and it’s a good sign if they lean into your hand when you stroke them.
Do we humans get a list of signs for happiness? Not so easy, is it. We get all analytical and generalize this to living a good life and being "genuinely satisfied". But I did find one equivalent sign:
So, how can you tell if someone is truly happy—or masking another emotion? While it starts with the mouth, it’s actually all about the eyes! A sign of happiness is when the sides of the lips rise symmetrically (as in the first picture on the left). In an authentic smile the eyelids drop, and the eyebrows lower accompanied by a symmetrical smile (see the picture on the right). You can see the pictures HERE. Another article says that it has to do with the crinkles near the eyes.
This wonderful colour combination is the Weeping Willow at Charles Daley Park reflected in the water. It isn't about to turn yellow yet - usually it happens into November.
