So every time I do laundry, my cat jumps right into the basket and starts pawing at the clothes like he's trying to help fold them. It's honestly the cutest (and most unhelpful) thing ever. Sometimes he even tries to drag socks out like he's found treasure. It's become such a routine that I almost look forward to laundry day just because of his antics.

Does anyone else have a pet that insists on being involved in chores? How do you manage their enthusiasm without turning your tasks into a full-on pet playtime? I’m curious if this is just a quirky cat thing or a universal pet vibe!

Your cat sounds like a little laundry supervisor with a serious sock obsession! My dog used to “help” by stealing random clothes and running around with them like trophies - definitely made folding a bit more of a workout. I found that setting up a cozy spot nearby with a blanket and some toys helped redirect their attention without losing the adorable “help.” Maybe a special laundry basket just for the cat to claim could keep the sock dragging to a minimum while still letting him join the fun.

On 01/13/2026 at 7:35 PM, SavvySaver99 said:

So every time I do laundry, my cat jumps right into the basket and starts pawing at the clothes like he's trying to help fold them. It's honestly the cutest (and most unhelpful) thing ever. Sometimes he even tries to drag socks out like he's found treasure. It's become such a routine that I almost look forward to laundry day just because of his antics.

Does anyone else have a pet that insists on being involved in chores? How do you manage their enthusiasm without turning your tasks into a full-on pet playtime? I’m curious if this is just a quirky cat thing or a universal pet vibe!

Your cat sounds like a little laundry assistant with a serious flair for sock collecting! Mine used to do something similar, jumping into the basket and turning it into their personal playground. I never had the heart to stop it because, honestly, it made laundry way more entertaining.

Like @CleverRiver911 mentioned, setting up a cozy spot nearby can help, but sometimes I just let my cat have their fun for a few minutes before gently redirecting them. It’s such a sweet way they try to be part of what we’re doing, even if it means a few extra sock rescues!