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Hey I got my first pet and since its my first pet I don't know really know how to show my love to her, so far she really hates getting touched.

Any advise would be lovely

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What other posters said, respond with the blinking. My son calls them eye kisses. It shows trust. In case you're unfamiliar: you look at her and slowly close your eyes for a second. She might mirror it. Facing a fierce predator such as the one you pictured and confronting it willingly blinded, even for a second, takes courage. She'll honour it most likely. Also food and clean water, preferably placed in separate locations.