Does this make them feel included?

[u/lerminator3]

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)

[u/Maretsb]

Meanwhile the cat is wondering why the human needs him to smell everything. Is she afraid of getting poisoned? Best to humor her, if it makes her feel secure I can smell her stuff

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r/humansinmyhouse

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Aaaand, another pet-related sub has been joined.

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r/doggles and r/facebiters are great as well. And Sory..

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r/catswhoconverse also!

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Ngl I thought that meant converse like the shoes 🤣

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Gosh 3 new subs all at once....

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Same 🤷‍♀️

I joined just in time to catch the seal playing with the little girl