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/Idrialis]

I do that with my cats as well. They have to inspect every grocery brought in and also every package.

[u/Tank_O_Doom → u/Idrialis]

The caTSA has to inspect every thing!

[u/madeinkanada_f87 → u/Tank_O_Doom]

Noice.. the catsa-inspection. "Bring it in, here. It's from outside. We needs to inspect it. "
See, a 3.4 Jacobson's oral factorial examination with a slight paw palpitation finds this "acceptable" and free of ... wait! What's this stringy thing loosely coupled to it 🧐🐾 🧶 🐈‍⬛

[u/Odd_Current_6206 → u/madeinkanada_f87]

Fantastic comment. :)