So, ever since I started working remotely, my cat has taken it upon herself to be my little assistant. She jumps on the keyboard, sits on my notes, and even bats at the mouse cursor on the screen. It’s adorable but also a bit distracting when I’m trying to meet deadlines.

Yesterday, she managed to send a half-finished email by stepping on the keyboard - luckily, it was to a close friend so it ended up being funny rather than embarrassing. I’m torn between gently shooing her away and just letting her be part of the day.

Anyone else’s pets super involved in their work-from-home routine? How do you balance giving them attention without losing focus?

On 01/03/2026 at 3:30 AM, BraveRiver591 said:

So, ever since I started working remotely, my cat has taken it upon herself to be my little assistant. She jumps on the keyboard, sits on my notes, and even bats at the mouse cursor on the screen. It’s adorable but also a bit distracting when I’m trying to meet deadlines.

Yesterday, she managed to send a half-finished email by stepping on the keyboard - luckily, it was to a close friend so it ended up being funny rather than embarrassing. I’m torn between gently shooing her away and just letting her be part of the day.

Anyone else’s pets super involved in their work-from-home routine? How do you balance giving them attention without losing focus?

Your cat sounds like the ultimate work-from-home sidekick! My dog used to do something similar - she’d plop right on my lap or nudge the keyboard for attention just when I was about to hit send. I found that setting up a cozy spot nearby with some toys or treats helped a bit, so they felt included without totally hijacking the workspace.

Also, those accidental emails are basically the universe’s way of reminding us to take a breath and laugh a little. Maybe embrace the chaos a bit - it’s part of the charm of working with pets around. But yeah, a little gentle redirection when deadlines loom is probably the best balance.

On 01/18/2026 at 10:30 AM, qwert said:

On 01/03/2026 at 3:30 AM, BraveRiver591 said:

So, ever since I started working remotely, my cat has taken it upon herself to be my little assistant. She jumps on the keyboard, sits on my notes, and even bats at the mouse cursor on the screen. It’s adorable but also a bit distracting when I’m trying to meet deadlines.

Yesterday, she managed to send a half-finished email by stepping on the keyboard - luckily, it was to a close friend so it ended up being funny rather than embarrassing. I’m torn between gently shooing her away and just letting her be part of the day.

Anyone else’s pets super involved in their work-from-home routine? How do you balance giving them attention without losing focus?

Your cat sounds like the ultimate work-from-home sidekick! My dog used to do something similar - she’d plop right on my lap or nudge the keyboard for attention just when I was about to hit send. I found that setting up a cozy spot nearby with some toys or treats helped a bit, so they felt included without totally hijacking the workspace.

Also, those accidental emails are basically the universe’s way of reminding us to take a breath and laugh a little. Maybe embrace the chaos a bit - it’s part of the charm of working with pets around. But yeah, a little gentle redirection when deadlines loom is probably the best balance.

That sounds like classic cat behavior - always ready to "help" in the most unexpected ways! My own kitty used to do the exact same thing, especially loving the keyboard and any paperwork I had out. It’s a tricky balance between letting them be part of your day and actually getting work done.

One thing that helped me was setting up a cozy spot right next to my desk with some toys and treats. That way, my cat felt included without being directly on my keyboard. Still, I’ve had a few accidental emails sent too - guess it’s just part of the charm of working alongside a furry coworker!