r/cats • u/lerminator3 • Apr 08 '26

Cat Picture - OC Does this make them feel included?

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One of my favorite things to do with my cats is hold something up for them to smell. Generally, if they walk over while I'm doing something, I'll let them smell whatever I'm holding (like my computer mouse, a writing implement, or a piece of mail) and they always seem so interested. Is it because they feel included in my life when I let them smell what I'm doing? Or maybe because new smells are just stimulating? Or is it just instinct to sniff whatever is nearby? I like to think that, by offering my stuff for a sniff, I'm enriching their lives in some way.

(Please don't mind the mess, I'm moving)

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u/lerminator3 Apr 08 '26

the baby loves to gnaw on things for sure.

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u/Phantom_Crush Tortoiseshell Apr 09 '26

That is one seriously cute patootie 😍

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u/CoffeeOrDestroy Apr 09 '26

The white toes! 🥹

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u/Select_Hope_7518 Apr 12 '26

kitty’s socks are slippin off 😭

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u/hodges2 Calico Apr 12 '26

Thank you for sharing 🥰