They like their people to have the group scent too which is why they rub and groom us.
I'm honored! I have a 14YO Ragdoll male (Jasper) who treats me like his best friend and a Corgi (Frank) who is a better human then a lot of people I know. Both shed like crazy but that's a small price to pay for all the fun they provide.
Regards,
GtG
PS If they don't allow dogs and cats in heaven I don't want to go there.