Cats love boxes … everybody knows it. From small kittens to large wildcats, (see this Big Cat Rescue video), cats just love to spend their days laying on and in boxes.
So what’s the appeal?
Fun: Cats love to play in boxes. A cat can pounce out of the box to capture prey, they can jump in and out of a box, and they can climb on top to be the King or Queen of Box Mountain.
Cozy: Boxes are small enclosed places, which is exactly what cats love to sleep in. Boxes create a safe, protected enclosure where they can take a catnap all day long.
Instinct: Just like out in the wild, cats in the home will look for locations to hide, while still surveying their surroundings, which is why boxes are the perfect hideout.
Placing boxes around the home is a great way to create a fun, enriching environment for any feline to enjoy. It’s the all-in-one object that can be a toy, a hiding spot, and a bed. What more could a cat ask for?
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Anytime I end up with a new empty box in my home office, my cat Simone finds it immediately. I enjoy hearing her contented sighs as she sleeps in it during the day. 🙂
Thanks for sharing, Stephanie. That makes a great visual image for all cat lovers!
I miss my cat… she also loved boxes! Thanks for sharing this interesting info and the cat photo.
Thanks for your comment, Leslie. It’s impossible to imagine a cat who doesn’t love boxes!