7 Reasons Why Your Cat Sits Next to You

Introduction

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Personal Space

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Temperature Preference

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Territorial Instincts

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Independence and Autonomy

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Individual Personality

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Comfort and Trust

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Dirty Cat Ears or Ear Mites

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