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MrScorpio

(73,630 posts) Wed Apr 9, 2014, 10:07 AM Apr 2014

Snuggles...

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Snuggles... (Original Post) MrScorpio Apr 2014 OP

A kitty's a kitty, no matter how small ... or big. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #1

I love snuggling with kitties. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2014 #2

I knew why cats rub their faces against things, other cats, us, marzipanni Apr 2014 #3

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)

1. A kitty's a kitty, no matter how small ... or big.

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Wed Apr 9, 2014, 11:31 AM

Apr 2014

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,587 posts)

2. I love snuggling with kitties.

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Wed Apr 9, 2014, 11:55 AM

Apr 2014

Although I generally stick with those that couldn't eat me if they had a mind to...

marzipanni

(6,011 posts)

3. I knew why cats rub their faces against things, other cats, us,

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Wed Apr 9, 2014, 12:33 PM

Apr 2014

but didn't know it's called "bunting".
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Although cats have earned a reputation for being independent and aloof, it's comforting to know that bunting is an affectionate gesture that reinforces a relationship based upon physical contact and aroma sharing. When your kitty rubs against you, he is in effect claiming you as his own.
http://www.petplace.com/cats/why-do-cats-rub-up-against-things/page1.aspx

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