Mollie Rose, my 12 year old Tortie and I have a routine every night. She lays on my lap while we're watching television, and I massage her spine, head and neck. She LOVES it. The more relaxed she feels, the louder her purr gets!! Just DON'T touch her armpits!! She'll let you know she doesn't like it by grabbing hold of your hand and make a running motion with her back CLAWED feet. OUCH!! My arm ends up looking like shredded wheat!