Do cats and dogs like to nap on things that smell like their servants?

@TheHorse (205820)
Walnut Creek, California
January 27, 2021 12:08pm CST
Kitty has a few favorite napping spots in my house. When she wants to control the universe, the naps near my front door, especially when it is open. When she wants to control only me, she sleeps next to my desk, often near my boots or sneakers. Right now, she's asleep next to my 2/3 full laundry basket. Do you think our fur friends like to be near things that smell like us when the nap?
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Jan 21
They do indeed. They feel like they are close to us.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
Exactly. Heh. Kitty just came in. After a purr session, she headed for my softball cleats and laundry basket to groom.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
@CarolDM She was asleep there for several hours.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Jan 21
@TheHorse She will be asleep soon.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
27 Jan 21
Definitely.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
I'm not surprised. Kitty just came in. Let's see where she goes now.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45498)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Jan 21
Simple answer: yes. A more complete answer would be that it makes them feel secure if they can be near something that has a pleasant association for them. Pheromones, baby.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
Pheromones is my middle name!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62175)
• United States
27 Jan 21
That’s what they say. I know when I’d take an old shirt over to my mom & aunt’s house when they babysat Freckles she’d be much calmer than when I didn’t.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
That makes sense to me. We all like the familiar.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49011)
• United States
27 Jan 21
I think they do.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49011)
• United States
27 Jan 21
@TheHorse my mama had a very pleasant smell that I found so comforting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
@Tampa_girl7 When I find a smell that reminds me of pleasant moments, I just pause and take it in.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
I miss the smell of my Grandma's lap. She always smelled like...Grandma. Even her house smelled like Grandma.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29126)
• United Kingdom
27 Jan 21
It seems likely. They certainly often choose those kinds of bedding!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
It looks like most people have had the same experience. I'm hoping some dog people will weigh in.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (130064)
• India
28 Jan 21
I used to leave behind my soiled shirt whenever I had to travel. This sort of replaced my absence. Rana our pet dog missed me immensely.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
I'm glad she had something there to remind her of you.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111194)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Jan 21
Oh yes and the dirtier the better as far as they are concerned .... ok, there is a limit but who puts anything with human waste in a laundry basket?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111194)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Jan 21
Then our furbabies have a good place to nap @TheHorse Oh but what hairy laundry that makes
The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
I have no poopy babies here.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95261)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Jan 21
I know they do.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
I am learning this now.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jan 21
I think that is very true When I had my Sid, he was always on my clothes or blankets and so on. When he really wanted to be close to mom he slept on my hip at night
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
When Kitty sleeps with me, in my bed, she puts me where I can only reach her butt and tail.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jan 21
You wouldn't think they'd choose boots to sleep on.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
She does. But next to my my laundry basket is her favorite place.
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
28 Jan 21
Based on your pic sure seems that way. The smell of the boots doesn't bother her?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
I smell of ambrosia and nectar. I think that helps.
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Namelesss
@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
27 Jan 21
That is how they own us. They absorb us through smell and use it against us when the timing is right, lol.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
Kitty now has me in the palm of her paw. I don't mind.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (15893)
• United States
28 Jan 21
Oh yes they love to be on or near something we wear. I think it is sweet. Kitty it beautiful
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205820)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Jan 21
She is a lovely gal. And I think she knows it.
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msdivkar
@msdivkar (23359)
• India
28 Jan 21
May be you are right but my cat liked to sleep near me.
Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
28 Jan 21
I think I have to agree. The fur friends would love to be close to you.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134477)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Jan 21
Yes they like the scent of their owners.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246906)
• United States
27 Jan 21
Awww, yes they do!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
28 Jan 21
Absolutely. It can be a very calming and reassuring place to be.
Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
28 Jan 21
without a doubt! it is comforting to them! now, the servant thing would be an elevation for me. I am actually considered a food provision system only.