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Why do cats love boxes so much?

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

cat in box

 

Okay, I sort of know - they love snug and warm places. And, they feel safe.  This morning I got a good shot of my cat in this box.  He fits in perfectly.

 

Last week, I found him in this. 

 

I also found on the counter top snuggled in between things.  I couldn't get the camera out in time as he started to purr and play.

 

Got to love how they make anything look comfortable.

Comments(35)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debbie - cute shots of your cats.  They do like to select their comfort zones.

Jun 28, 2015 06:06 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Grant - Thx so much.  They find the best spots.

Jun 28, 2015 06:14 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Debbie Gartner You feline domesticus definitely has that look thAtonly a cat can give, i.e., Don't mess with me, unless you are going to give me a treat!

Jun 28, 2015 06:58 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I can relate, Debbie. My 20 pound cat will fit himself into the smallest boxes if any are around. It's a scream to watch him maneuver himself in!

Jun 28, 2015 08:38 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Nina - I know.  It's hilarious

Jun 28, 2015 08:59 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Sandy & Norm - Or maybe just "oops you found me."

Jun 28, 2015 09:00 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Debbie, Our cats are the same!  And we have a few cat trees with the built in boxes in them and the cats love them too!

Jun 28, 2015 10:42 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Bliz - Oh that must be really fun for them.

Jun 28, 2015 10:49 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. Our cat is always find safe places, it doesn't matter what size box.

Make it a great week!

Jun 28, 2015 09:39 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Joe - Yes, they are experts at finding them.

Jun 28, 2015 09:44 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

They like those corners and crevices and feel safe there. I know you enjoy your pets and they have a great home.

Jun 28, 2015 11:14 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I like your post and what Lottie Kendall says too. I would like to add, Kids and Cats goes together like Boxes & Bows!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Jun 28, 2015 11:41 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Patricia - Oh right, I forgot about the bows.  And, those strings.

Debbie - Yes, that is so true.

Jun 29, 2015 12:37 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Debbie Gartner ... This is just such a cute post. I have so many fond memories of our cats doing that. Especially remember as a kid being at Grandma's house. She always was putting a box out for them to play and I swear the cats looked forward to grocery shopping day because she'd always put one of the big paper bags out for them to play in and they would have so much fun with it, eventually tearing it to shreds. :O)

Jun 29, 2015 02:40 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I don't have any cats, but I have enough experience to know how they love boxes....kind of like kids. LOL

Jun 29, 2015 05:44 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Debbie.  Cats know every little nook and cranny in their homes.  Great photos.

Jun 29, 2015 08:31 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Conrad - Yes, they really do.  And, thx.

Sharon - Yes, they have some similarities.

Rene - How cute.  Yes, they absolutely love those paper bags.

Jun 29, 2015 08:34 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debbie Gartner

Cats are pretty interesting creatures aren't they? Ours love boxes, and grocery bags. Fave spots tend to be baskets but I have found then in the sink a few times and Berkeley curled up in a big salad bowl on the table one time. And forget about clean linens on the bed or the dining room table - it's like they have radar

Jeff

Jun 30, 2015 03:43 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Cats do what they want to do no matter what! I love watching those videos that show up on facebook!

Jul 01, 2015 01:43 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jeff - LOL, yes, they do have their own radar.  That is so cute with the salad bowl. 

Evelyn - Yes, they are adorable.

Jul 01, 2015 05:46 PM