What's with Cats.....and Boxes!

Chinese New Year is barely two weeks away...and as we pick up momentum in our final preparations, let's not forget Cookie who feels he deserves his 'spot in the limelight' amidst all the festivities....so, here's one on him.

I'm sure many of us have seen extremely cute pictures of cats in boxes or funny YouTube videos of cats.....and boxes!  What's up with that?  Why do cats love boxes so much?

Although we may not fully understand or know why our feline friends love boxes, there are a few theories.

1)  it helps them keep warm

2)  it reduces their stress levels

3)  it makes them feel secure

4)  it offers them a place to hide

5)  it offers a safe place for them to nap without being disturbed

6)  they treat it like a toy

7)  they love the smell of cardboard

8)  they like to scratch stuff and a cardboard box is a perfect medium for scratching

9)  and, last but not least, they're basically just curious creatures

Whether it's large boxes, small boxes, irregularly shaped boxes or even just items that look like boxes, it doesn't matter as they can't resist squeezing into them.  So, to prove this theory right, I did a couple of experiments (over a period of time, of course) for your enjoyment of Cookie's antics! ;)

#1 - Ooo.....my first cardboard box (from Urban Stove)! :D

#2 - Hey, it makes a nice, cozy hideout (if I can just get in there)

#3 - Whatcha looking at?  Leave me alone with my box.

#4 - Gimme a minute....I swear I can fit into this small box!

(the principle with cardboard boxes is...."if it fits, he'll sit in it")

#5 - I'm almost there....I just need to suck my ass in! ;)

(and "if it doesn't fit, he'll still sit in it")

#6 - Yippee, my first designer box (what can I say, I'm a high-maintenance cat!)

#7 - I'm liking the bright red already...hehe ;p

#8 - Go away...I'm comfortable in this paper bag too, ok!

#9 - Ah, perfect fit...and stop looking at my butt, will you? >.<

#10 - Eh, the printer cover also look like a box....also "boleh"...peekaboo!!

#11 - Finally, apart from boxes, me like drawers too :)

As you can see (depicted in this pic), cats are basically "kepochi" (aka busybodies), they'll jump into cupboards and drawers when you open them...

.....and just about any box-like thing.

So, there you have it.....it's true...cats do love boxes! :D