They smell you on things you touch, like a tv remote.

It reminds them of your hands, which probably makes them feel good because your hands pet them.

The rubbing against the face is enjoyable for the reason you already mentioned - they have glands on their faces that help them rub their scent on things, so it feels good to them when their faces are rubbed against. It’s an instinctive reaction.

I recognize Bowie from Reddit. Welcome!

Whippet. Whippet good

Posted this from Mlem.

I’m a former Apollo user and the inspiration is obvious in Mlem