San Francisco, CA — If there’s one thing cats adore more than catnip, it’s cardboard boxes. From tiny containers to oversized packages, these 10 kitties prove that when a box is around, curiosity (and cuteness) takes over.
1. Baloo: The Box Enthusiast
Put out a box, and Baloo will claim it. This San Francisco feline “loves to play in boxes!” says owner Britt Cooper.
2. Trixie: The Permanent Houseguest
Trixie the cat loved a particular box so much that her grandparents kept it in the living room as an end table. “They left it there just for her,” says Tara Landry.
3. Homer: The Aspiring Spokescat
Homer strikes a regal pose in his box, hoping to become the next face of Lionshead beer. “He’s practicing his best lion face,” jokes owner Karen Onyshczak.
4. Kobie: The ‘Defective’ Delivery
When Katie S. packed a satellite receiver for return, her cat Kobie had other plans. “He decided he wanted to be sent back instead,” she laughs.
5. Jose: The Party Animal
After a barbecue, Jose the cat found his favorite spot—a leftover beverage box. “He climbed in before I could even put it away,” says owner Melisa Clark.
6. Samuel: Big Cat, Tiny Box
Size doesn’t stop Samuel. “I thought he’d give up on the small box, but no way!” says Lillian Rndahl. “If it’s cardboard, it’s perfect!”
7. Sierra: The See-Through Sleeper
Sierra naps in a clear plastic box—ensuring she’s still seen, even if the lid goes on.
8. Jack: Named for His Obsession
This playful tabby earned his nickname, “Jack-in-the-Box,” for his love of leaping into containers. “Here, he’s batting at a paintbrush I poked through the hole,” says Teresa Cray.
9. Frank: The Box Intimidator
Frank doesn’t ask—he demands. “He’ll stare until you empty a box for him,” says Andrea Henley. “If you don’t, he climbs in anyway!”
10. London: The Shopping Bag Fan
Peekaboo! “I love when Mom shops—more boxes for me!” says Stephanie Plotino’s American shorthair, London.
Whether for hiding, playing, or napping, one thing’s clear: For cats, a box is never just a box.
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