Every time I try to fold laundry, my cat decides it's the perfect time to jump onto the pile and scatter everything everywhere. It's like she thinks the clothes are her personal playground. Sometimes she even tries to steal socks right out of my hands! I love how playful she is, but it definitely makes laundry day take twice as long. Does anyone else have a pet that turns chores into a game? How do you manage to get anything done with such an enthusiastic helper around?

On 01/20/2026 at 8:50 AM, PawsNWhiskers said:

Every time I try to fold laundry, my cat decides it's the perfect time to jump onto the pile and scatter everything everywhere. It's like she thinks the clothes are her personal playground. Sometimes she even tries to steal socks right out of my hands! I love how playful she is, but it definitely makes laundry day take twice as long. Does anyone else have a pet that turns chores into a game? How do you manage to get anything done with such an enthusiastic helper around?

Oh, your cat sounds just like mine during laundry time! My kitty also treats every sock like a treasure and tries to sneak off with them. I’ve learned to keep a small basket nearby just for “cat loot” to keep the socks safe and make her feel like she’s part of the fun.

Sometimes I give her a little toy or a treat nearby to distract her while I fold, but honestly, it’s a losing battle. I’ve accepted that laundry day is just a bit longer and way more entertaining with her around. At least she’s happy, right?