I heard of a situation where a new cat was introduced to an existing cat in a home. At first, they were a bit wary of each other. But then the new cat slowly walked up to the other pussy cat and licked it on the head as a sign of friendliness. It was the first time for that new cat to do such a thing and it marked the start of their friendship.
A simple but sweet story is of a pussy cat that loved to sit on the windowsill and watch the birds. Every day, it would perch there, its tail twitching with excitement. One day, a little bird actually landed right in front of the window, and the cat just stared in amazement, not making a move to harm it.
The little pussy could have an interesting encounter with a mouse. Instead of chasing it right away, it might have just watched the mouse curiously for a while, as if trying to figure out what this little creature was doing in its territory.
One way is to simply distract the dog. For example, when you see the dog approaching the cat with the intention to lick, call the dog's name and offer it a toy or a treat. This redirects its attention away from the cat.
I've seen a mother cat that had just given birth. In the first few hours, she was constantly licking her kittens all over, including their genital areas. This licking serves multiple purposes. It not only cleans the kittens but also helps in the bonding process between the mother and her babies. It's an essential part of the early care that mother cats provide to their kittens.