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3 reasons:

1) Pets which share living space with people are basically childish versions of their wild ancestors. They're bred not to mature completely, which keeps them cute, docile and dependent. It also makes them likely to treat the owner as a parent figure.

2) Cats have to be timid animals because it's so risky to be a small carnivore who hunts alone. Having people around for protection is probably reassuring.

3) There are rewards that a cat gets for staying close to its owner: warmth, petting, treats, a lap to sleep on, etc.

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