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| My cats (Brother and Sister) in a box in Saudi Arabia. |
In case you didn't know, I love cats. A lot.
The cats I have now I saved from the streets of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I brought them back to the US with me and it's been non-stop cuddles and entertainment. One way in which they entertain me is by hiding inside bags, boxes, and sheet forts!
I wanted to know why my cats love hiding in these so much, so I did a bit of research. Here's what I found out:
Reason #1: Apparently, when cats stalk prey - or each other in our household - they like a place to hide. And what better than the Chewy boxes or grocery bags I usually have laying around my apartment for them?
Reason #2: Cats are territorial by nature - and boxes provide them with their own territory. Have you ever seen a cat sit inside of a square marked on the floor? It's pretty funny.
Reason #3: They're solitary. Cats spend a lot of their time alone. Most of this alone time - about 15 to 20 hours per day - is spent sleeping. Boxes provide a safe and cozy place for them to sleep.
Reason #4: Hiding in boxes calms them down. This probably doesn't apply to my cats, as they feel safe in the apartment, but to a feral cat, it can really help.
Reason #5: Boxes provide warmth. Cats usually prefer a warmer than average room. You'll often find mine sleeping on the radiators during the winter. If those aren't on, I'll find them in a box or hiding under covers.