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Richie Alan Naggar
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Roy...isn't it the curiosity gene?

Apr 25, 2017 10:51 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Oddly our last cat was not a 'box/bag cat'.....which was odd.

Apr 25, 2017 10:29 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Roy,

They like defined spaces.  If I put a towel on the bed, our cats would occupy the towel.  It was not the security of the box or the bag, it is the definition .  A

Apr 25, 2017 12:55 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I hven't had a chance to read the link but I do know cats like to feel secure and smaller and dark spaces do that for them.

Apr 25, 2017 11:06 AM
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Bob Crane
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No cats getting into my boxes, or my houses.

Apr 25, 2017 11:02 AM
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Richard Weeks
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Thanks for sharing.  Before I read the article I'm guessing it is a curiosity thing.

Apr 25, 2017 10:01 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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My Mother in law has a Persian that just loves boxes above all else.

Apr 25, 2017 09:18 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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I have two cats and both of them love boxes and bags. Thanks for the link. 

Apr 25, 2017 11:55 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Roy Kelley - I am not a pet person, let alone cat person....lol!

Apr 25, 2017 11:17 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Thanks for sharing. 

Apr 25, 2017 10:02 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
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Silly animals.-Kasey

Apr 25, 2017 09:54 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Our kitty used to love boxes but not bags.

Apr 25, 2017 08:50 PM
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Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
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Interesting article.  I don't have any animals. Thanks for sharing.

Apr 25, 2017 06:09 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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They like small spaces I would imagine. I like to be boxed in with pillows when I sleep so I understand.

Apr 25, 2017 06:04 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
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My cat is content to be anywhere I am...usually nestled next to me in my chair or on my lap!

Apr 25, 2017 04:43 PM
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Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
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I do enjoy watching a cat wrangle with a bag.

Apr 25, 2017 04:01 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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I'm with Ron and Alexandra Seigel - it's the defined space - they just 'feel good' there!

Apr 25, 2017 02:33 PM
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William Feela
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Interesting, but i can't even get mine into a nice cat bed.

Apr 25, 2017 02:32 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I imagine it makes them feel comfort and secure.  Kind of like a hug 

Apr 25, 2017 02:26 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
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I buy my dogs toys galore, what does my terrier like to play with? Boxes and plastic soda bottles. Go figure

Apr 25, 2017 02:14 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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 My cat prefers to nap on top of the parked car.

Apr 25, 2017 02:03 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Yes, I suspected as much, intuitively. Kitties do love their cozy places and I love kitties!

Apr 25, 2017 01:53 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
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Let the experimentation begin Roy. I just downsized our old gal's regular box to a more suitable custom fit. No "fake" boxes allowed!

Apr 25, 2017 01:32 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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cat in chairWe have 4 cats. they prefer chairs. They seem to get tired of boxes after a day or two. If I lay papers on the table or counter, they think they have to lay on them to hold them down for me.

Apr 25, 2017 01:30 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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My cats always liked small spaces, but I didn't ever try the square on the floor. 

Apr 25, 2017 12:53 PM
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FN LN
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No.

Apr 25, 2017 12:10 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Thanks for the heads-up. Do not have a cat!

Apr 25, 2017 11:28 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
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That's pretty interesting Roy, thanks for sharing.

Apr 25, 2017 11:06 AM
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Sam Shueh
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They like to think what is like outside the box.  

Apr 25, 2017 10:03 AM
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Mick Michaud
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I saw that article.  Quite interesting.  However, I don't ever wonder about what a cat thinks.  Not a cat whisperer or doing an episode of "My Cat From Hell".

 

Apr 25, 2017 09:28 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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My kitties love boxes and bags, and think because they link to hide.

Apr 27, 2017 08:19 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Good question, I was on a listing last week and the cat was on th brief case the whole time

 

Apr 26, 2017 09:24 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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Interesting, thanks, Roy.

Apr 26, 2017 06:49 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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They are always hoping they will move to a home where they will be fed better?

Apr 26, 2017 06:39 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Richie Alan Naggar nailed this one!

Apr 26, 2017 06:14 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I dont have cats, but in the many listings over the years, i have had cats do some crazy thing.

Apr 26, 2017 05:58 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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because they can

Apr 26, 2017 05:48 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
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Well, there goes the mystery. Thanks for sharing!

Apr 26, 2017 05:43 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I wonder about lots of things.  

Apr 26, 2017 04:38 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
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I have always assumed its the same curiosity that small children have.. buy them a great Christmas gift and they play with the box instead ;-)

Dec 17, 2017 07:05 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I just thought they were trying to find out about Schrodinger's cat.

Apr 26, 2017 01:57 PM