Anyone who has ever lived with a cat knows that affection happens strictly on their terms. Some enjoy belly rubs, while others will swat at you for even thinking about it. But every now and then, a cat discovers something so soothing that they can’t resist leaning into it. One cat owner recently found the secret to sending his feline into a state of pure relaxation, and the video of her hilarious reaction during a massage has taken Instagram by storm.
Cat thoroughly enjoys her massage in adorable video
A video uploaded on the Instagram account @pennythegingercat shows a ginger cat named Penny experiencing what might be the most relaxing moment of her life. As her owner demonstrates how to properly massage a cat, Penny appears to melt completely under his touch. Her eyes slowly close, her mouth falls open, and her tongue even sticks out slightly — she looks like she’s in a trance.
In the clip, Penny’s owner gives step-by-step instructions on the perfect feline massage. “Take your thumb and firmly apply it against the bridge of your cat’s nose,” he explains while gently stroking Penny’s face. He then adds, “And I’m telling you, it’s like they’re feeling something that they’ve never felt before.” As Penny remains completely still, basking in the moment, it’s clear she’s enjoying every second.
The owner continues, saying it’s important not to stop too soon. “You don’t wanna stop too early… until you finally see them take a biiig—” right on cue, Penny lets out a dramatic yawn — “and that’s when you know you’re done.” As if following the script perfectly, Penny immediately opens her eyes and snaps back to reality, suddenly alert again. The hilarious timing makes it look like she just woke up from the most soothing nap of her life.
The caption on the video adds to the humor, with the owner joking, “Massage your ginger cat to maintain its optimal loaf shape.” As of writing, the video has already racked up nearly 3.5 million views, with nearly 300K likes and over 1,070 comments. Clearly, Penny is living her best life, and thanks to her owner’s video, the internet now has a new trick to try on their own cats — if their cats allow it, of course.
