Furry Friday: Cats in Cardboard

Furry Friday: Cats in Cardboard

Zelda would look beautiful anywhere, but gazing from her roomy, albeit sparsely furnished container, she is ravishing.

Zelda would look beautiful anywhere, but gazing from her roomy, albeit sparsely furnished container, she is ravishing.

Sofas, car seats, pergolas, pelmets, railings, windowsills, laptops – they are all part of the domestic cat kingdom. But what’s wrong with cardboard boxes?

Because boy, cats love a cardboard box. This is the case regardless of the original purpose of the box and whether the kitty actually fits in it or not. The box is enveloping, enveloping and comforting. It’s stiff enough to feel secure, but soft enough to be molded to the cat’s wishes.

Testify with me today of the appeal that boxes have on our feline companions. Scroll and enjoy!

Gus gets the feeling that you want the box back.  But don't even think about it.

Gus gets the feeling that you want the box back. But don’t even think about it.

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Cleo's box came with wrapping paper.  She has wasted no time evicting those rowdy tenants.

Cleo’s box came with wrapping paper. She has wasted no time evicting those rowdy tenants.

Boxes can lend themselves to a cute pose, like Bert and Ernie (left) and Furmino.

Boxes can lend themselves to a cute pose, like Bert and Ernie (left) and Furmino.

Eden (left) and Smudge colonized their boxes before the contents were cleared.  You must act quickly.

Eden (left) and Smudge colonized their boxes before the contents were cleared. You must act quickly.

For views and ventilation, nothing beats Clyde's humble apartment.  As long as the weather doesn't change.

For views and ventilation, nothing beats Clyde’s humble apartment. As long as the weather doesn’t change.

Proudly nestled: Katy (left), Judi and Dusky look bulletproof in their boxes.

Proudly nestled: Katy (left), Judi and Dusky look bulletproof in their boxes.

Pancho Villa (left), Arlo and Elsa don't pass up the opportunity to test a storage solution.

Pancho Villa (left), Arlo and Elsa don’t pass up the opportunity to test a storage solution.

Box and Bliss: Peggy Sue (left), Coco and Whiskey are ecstatic in their backyard boxes.  RIP to Coco, who just said goodbye this week.

Box and Bliss: Peggy Sue (left), Coco and Whiskey are ecstatic in their backyard boxes. RIP to Coco, who just said goodbye this week.

It doesn't matter if the box isn't cat friendly.  A cat will still make friends with it.  Just like Rocky (left), Tui, Cat and Shadow.

It doesn’t matter if the box isn’t cat friendly. A cat will still make friends with it. Just like Rocky (left), Tui, Cat and Shadow.

George loves a penthouse view.

George loves a penthouse view.

Spice's goal was to occupy the delivery box and she succeeded.

Spice’s goal was to occupy the delivery box and she succeeded.

At Sylvie, patio doors open onto a terrace, which facilitates the flow from inside to outside.

At Sylvie, patio doors open onto a terrace, which facilitates the flow from inside to outside.

Any cat owner will recognize this classic cat behavior: installing themselves before the box is even half empty.  The eager resident is Poppy.

Any cat owner will recognize this classic cat behavior: installing themselves before the box is even half empty. The eager resident is Poppy.

Three types of housing: bijou (Millie, left), cozy (Cleo) and surprisingly spacious (Charlie in the giveaway feijoa box).

Three types of housing: bijou (Millie, left), cozy (Cleo) and surprisingly spacious (Charlie in the giveaway feijoa box).

Clyde passed, so he sat down.

Clyde passed, so he sat down.

Jess watches the world go by from her porch.

Jess watches the world go by from her porch.

Bolli follows the ins and outs of the neighborhood from a luxurious vantage point.

Bolli follows the ins and outs of the neighborhood from a luxurious vantage point.

Seventeen-year-old Dingo is pleased with his facelift.

Seventeen-year-old Dingo is pleased with his facelift.

Of course I'm here - where else could I be?  Axel (left), Bella and Winston don't want to be questioned about the obvious.

Of course I’m here – where else could I be? Axel (left), Bella and Winston don’t want to be questioned about the obvious.

Loki runs a small DIY store just to put his stamp on the place.

Loki runs a small DIY store just to put his stamp on the place.

Thanks can't believe she fits so perfectly.  'I'll take it!'  she says.

Thanks can’t believe she fits so perfectly. ‘I’ll take it!’ she says.

Otto arrived as a foster kitten and soon became that famous thing, a foster child.  Now his life is full of care, companionship and cardboard.

Otto arrived as a foster kitten and soon became that famous thing, a foster child. Now his life is full of care, companionship and cardboard.

Here's a tribute to the late Monty, a lovely character who was sadly missed.

Here’s a tribute to the late Monty, a lovely character who was sadly missed.

In the gloomy depths, if one makes an effort, one can glimpse the eerie features of… Ed.

In the gloomy depths, if one makes an effort, one can glimpse the eerie features of… Ed.

While not to everyone's taste, banana boxes have their place.  The glorious Lexie gets the most out of her - but don't try to pick it up.

While not to everyone’s taste, banana boxes have their place. The glorious Lexie gets the most out of her – but don’t try to pick it up.

Want to know more about Lady Lulu Belle?  Well, let her human assistant say, “She's tearing cat biscuits on BITS;  pushes ornaments off my bookcase;  tears open catnip packets;  and plays with water to the point where her water bowl is in the washtub, so it doesn't matter if she flips it upside down and/or plays in it.'

Want to know more about Lady Lulu Belle? Well, let her human assistant say, “She’s tearing cat biscuits on BITS; pushes ornaments off my bookcase; tears open catnip packets; and plays with water to the point where her water bowl is in the washtub, so it doesn’t matter if she flips it upside down and/or plays in it.’

Boxed beauties: Marmaduke (left) and Harvey are exquisite.

Boxed beauties: Marmaduke (left) and Harvey are exquisite.

Furry Friday welcomes Hazel back, who uses this box as a chaise lounge.

Furry Friday welcomes Hazel back, who uses this box as a chaise lounge.

Molly wonders if it will stretch a bit with use.

Molly wonders if it will stretch a bit with use.

The box is a little shallow and it's a scratchy ride, but Felix makes it his own.

The box is a little shallow and it’s a scratchy ride, but Felix makes it his own.

Cats sleep fat but walk thin, wrote a poet.  Sooty (left) proves that 'sit square' can be added to the list.  Meanwhile, Andy is vigilant.

Cats sleep fat but walk thin, wrote a poet. Sooty (left) proves that ‘sit square’ can be added to the list. Meanwhile, Andy is vigilant.

Their beauty flows down the sides, Stevie (left) and Silvie relaxed rectangular.

Their beauty flows down the sides, Stevie (left) and Silvie relaxed rectangular.

No, Sooty, your ass doesn't look big here.

No, Sooty, your ass doesn’t look big here.

Have you ever been so tired that you sleep in a terrible position and wake up in pain?  I'm afraid that's going to happen to Marley.

Have you ever been so tired that you sleep in a terrible position and wake up in pain? I’m afraid that’s going to happen to Marley.

Pixie complains.  But the point is, Pixie, you're either stylish or comfortable, and you can't be both.

Pixie complains. But the point is, Pixie, you’re either stylish or comfortable, and you can’t be both.

His name is Rough, which may seem more like a dog's name until you realize he has a partner (seen in the background) named Tumble.

His name is Rough, which may seem more like a dog’s name until you realize he has a partner (seen in the background) named Tumble.

Finally, Luna's home was retrofitted with a window.  All the better to fix you with a clear blue look.

Finally, Luna’s home was retrofitted with a window. All the better to fix you with a clear blue look.