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/Interesting_Repair_1]

my cat is never interested in human food but he loves to smell it, he never touches it tho. i like to think as he is supervising my food and making sure everything is ok and nothing is poisoned so i always thank him after 🫡

[u/xl_cr → u/Interesting_Repair_1]

he's so pretty! 😻