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Ultimately, when your cat rubs against you, they are participating in an ancient feline tradition of building a safe haven. It is a behavior rooted in the survival instincts of their ancestors but refined by thousands of years of domestication into a gesture of sophisticated love. It is their way of saying that you are more than just a provider of food or a roommate; you are an essential part of their world. They are weaving their life into yours, one pheromone-laden nudge at a time. So, the next time your cat winds around your legs or presses their cheek to yours, take a moment to appreciate the depth of the gesture. You aren’t just being greeted—you are being loved, claimed, and recognized as home.
