Yes, I would like to think they do too. But here were some of her points. They disturbed me b/c they do make sense: - They're happy to see us b/c we feed them, let them outside, play with them, etc. Just like they're UNhappy see the vet b/c the vet gives them shots & does things to them that are unpleasant. Their "happiness" to see us is simply a result of positive association. - They snuggle with us in our beds b/c it's comfortable. - They want to be in the house with us b/c it's comfortable. - They want to be with us b/c good things happen to them (i.e. fed, ride in the car or walk) - They protect us b/c they're either resource guarding (we're a prized resource to them since we provide food, water, outdoor access, etc.) or they are displaying fear aggression or defensive aggression. When I asked her about my cat who sits with me during my seizures she said he was just sensed something was wrong with me biologically & was sitting by me waiting for me to die so he could eat my face!