Can You Teach a Cat to be a Lap Cat?

Every cat has a unique personality, and some cats are more independent than others. And while most of us want our cats to cuddle with us and let us hold them, it’s not in every cat’s nature to show affection by snuggling up on a lap.

Ruby is a total snuggle bunny. I call her my “velcro kitten,” because if she had her way, she’d probably be permanently glued to me. She’s been like this pretty much from the time I adopted her, with the exception of her first few days in our home, when she was...