I read this in your journal not long ago, and I enjoyed it. I too feel I am a social cat (albiet, I cannot comment on species, it's been fluctuating for years) and in real life have bonds similar to how you have described. It is probably a relief, however, to find those kinds of answers in research and other like-minded folk. Thank you for more information about cheetahs!

Could you post your bibliography possibly? Is it just one book? I would like to read some of what you are referencing.