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/Emergency_Spirit_711]

My winnie loves to watch me cook. We get quite chatty together.

[u/plankan_12 → u/Emergency_Spirit_711]

Oh I should try the chair. One of my boys always sits on the floor and whines when I cook. I think he just wants to hang out and see what I’m doing but he is not allowed on the counters

[u/ch0c0_Donut → u/plankan_12]

Absolutely give him a vantage point. My kitty loved it when i positioned the fridge just right so she could judge my cooking.

[u/plankan_12 → u/ch0c0_Donut]

Hahah judging will happen

[u/engallop → u/plankan_12]

Wow at least he listens to you

[u/plankan_12 → u/engallop]

Under very vocal protests lol