Every cat owner out there knows that as soon as you open up a box, your furry feline will claim it as their own. Sometimes they’ll even get a head start and jump right in before you even empty out the contents!
Researchers will probably never figure out why cats love chilling in cardboard boxes, but does it really matter when they’re so freaking cute?
If you’re in the mood for some hilarious cattiness, then check out these 60 silly cats having a love affair with cardboard. They prove that the best toys are the cardboard boxes everything is shipped in!
Fluffy cat bed? Nah. I choose this uncomfortable cardboard box to sleep in!
2) Step away from my throne!
She may look like a sweet little princess sitting top of her cardboard box throne, but don’t let that fool you. Come any closer, and out come the claws!
3) There’s so much room in here!
Hey Ma, look at me. Squeee! Even my chunky butt has enough wiggle room!
4) Wait, is that a bigger box over there?
Charlie may look like he’s deep in thought, but he isn’t thinking about politics or climate change. There’s something more important on his mind – like why he didn’t wait for the grand opening of the bigger box.
5) Probably not a good place to hide.
Do you recycle? Then here’s your silly kitty public service announcement of the day.
@frozenminutes:
“Please remember to recycle your plastics, cardboards, glass bottles, and cats.”
6) Apparently, this kitty has hit rock bottom.
Her cardboard box addiction is real. Just look at the desperation in her eyes! Even her owner agrees.
@Birtwell says:
“She’s always looking for a new box or piece of cardboard.”
7) This big flurry of smiles can’t get any happier about her new digs!
Have you ever seen a snowball break out into a huge grin? Well, this is about as close as you’re going to get.
@Emmash:
“Cthulhu says hello after a nap in the cardboard kitty corral.”
8) Everything is fine. IT’S FINE. I got this!
Maybe if I suck in my belly and wiggle around this way, I can squeeze out of this cardboard trap. Otherwise, I’ll have to go in for cardboard-removal surgery.
9) Ordered a new best friend from Amazon.
Cuddles are always better when there’s two in a box. Even if it’s not exactly a perfect fit, it’s still a great match!
10) “The Pre-Move Cardboard Castle!”
Really? You build me a castle before we move? Well, now that it’s up, I think I’ll stay.
11) Cardboard boxes give the best hugs!
Don’t you love feeling when someone brings you in close and wraps their arms around you? When you’re a lonely kitty and there’s no one around, just make yourself a cardboard hugging machine!
12) “Cardboard heaven. Just look at her face.”
Don’t mind me, I’m just having a spa day. Cardboard feels soooo good on my skin!
13) Ma’am, is there something we can help you with?
Sorry, we’re fully booked and aren’t accepting any more reservations. Check back next month when a bigger box comes in.
14) You ruined my cardboard.
When mom saw that her furbaby kept choosing a box over her cat bed, she decided to solve that problem by combining the two. Yeah, that probably wasn’t a smart move.
15) It’s like McDonalds-Land for cats!
This kitty hide-hole has a lot going on for it. It’s a tree, it’s a playpen, and it’s also a swanky graffiti wall!
Delilah’s owner, @Tab-itha-Lou says:
“I couldnt afford to buy here a posh cat scratching post, so this is Delilahs cardboard palace :) she loves it.”
This is the cat equivalent of a Jack-in-the-Box fast food restaurant. But instead of tacos that taste like cardboard, this kitty has been snacking on the real deal!
A single cardboard box can provide hours of amusement. But, not if you’re the unlucky little furball who has to watch all the fun from the outside!
Enter at your own risk, hooman. Or you’ll suffer the wrath of my cuteness!
Now, this is the sort of amenity that every cat looks for in a condo. Who doesn’t love kicking back in a hot tub after a long day of bouncing around the house in a frenzy?
20) “Maxipus, king of the cardboard castle.”
This castle is what every kitty king needs to get away from it all. It even has a sweet add-on balcony!
@Fanaman:
“Funny how a $50 cat bed isn’t good enough for him, but a slightly modified cardboard box is.”
21) If cats were hoarders…
One cardboard box wasn’t good enough for this anxious hoarder. He’s now claimed every last box and he’ll never leave home!
Look here, hooman. This is how it works. We take this cardboard box, and you keep your hands off. Got it?
This is not the kitty you’re looking for. Move along. Move along. – Obiwan Cat-obi
Sooooo….where’s there rest of the box? Is this one of those expectation vs. reality cardboard box fails?
Looks like George and Weezy are movin’ on up to the Lower East Side. They just snagged themselves the penthouse suite!
26) When will you learn, dumb hooman.
This cat’s silly owner ordered a pet carrier from Amazon. It’s pretty obvious which one he prefers his human to carry him in.
27) “His first time in a cardboard box.”
This cute little guy looks like he’s meowing his thanks for the surprise gift. Even better, it already came pre-assembled!
28) Even big cats love to curl up with a good box.
Think that it’s only small, domesticated cats that have a thing for cardboard? Think again!
Charles can see his enemy combat-cats from the safety of his fort. Should any of them sneak past his defenses, there’s a trap door below waiting for them!
30) “I call it the cat ark!”
This ark doesn’t float on water like Noah’s boat did. But, it’s roomy enough so that kitty’s favorite mice, rats, and birds all have their own room!
31) Check out my cardboard tank, pew pew pew!
This cat’s human went to great lengths to make sure he’d have a “blast.” But, that he doesn’t look too thrilled to have been drafted into the role of cat commando!
This cat is totally on board with his cat confinement. Who knew house arrest could be so comfortable?
Sorry, no more guests allowed. This castle is totally furr!
34) Some, privacy please!
This kitty was caught bathing himself. Next time he’ll learn to shut the shower door before he exposes all his furry bits.
35) Only the best for this designer kitty.
Have you ever seen a cat as spoiled as this? He even has a cardboard cutout that’s shaped like his head! Those eyes are another story, though.
@mlong14:
“Designer Cardboard Cat Box – $29.99. Happy Cat – Priceless.”
36) Who does this cat think he is, stealing everyone’s hearts?
Awww, this little prince is totally adorbs. I’d storm his castle just so I could cuddle with him!
37) “Draw me like one of your French girls.”
Looks like this cardboard Titantic has already sunk from the extra weight. But, that’s not stopping her from trying to pose like a model.
38) It’s like whack-a-mole, but with rats.
My paws are armed and ready to whack. But, where are all the rats?
39) It’s a legit CAT box.
Life couldn’t get any more cheekier than this. It’s like they were made for each other.
40) Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.
I can’t help it if I make this plain white box look good. I’ve just been blessed with gorgeousness.
41) Cozy kitty corners rule!
Now this is what I’m talking about! Lazy Sunday mornings by the bay window, surrounded by sunshine and nature, are the best!
Some cats are just too adorable for their own good. You can’t really get mad at this little sweetie for curling up in a box of important papers.
43) What are you lookin’ at?
This is my Amazon Prime box, MINE! Don’t come any closer, I’m warning you!
Hey, this one isn’t root beer. But, this ginger sure is fun and bubbly!
45) How simple cat math works.
2 cats + 2 boxes = 2 cute to count! They sure look like they’re looking for trouble, though.
He just traveled here from the east coast. He isn’t happy he couldn’t upgrade his cardboard seating to something larger in first class.
47) What a shocking surprise!
This picture couldn’t be more purrfect! But the cat face coming out of his belly is kind of creepy.
48) Cat box from Amazon finally arrived.
I’m not positive, but I think you get one free with every order. This one is a little bit bigger than pictured online.
49) “The rare double cat box (with bonus blop!)”
One cat in a box is pure fun. But twin chubsters wearing the same surly expression? Now that’s pure gold!
I’m just trying to blend in and disappear into all these tan and brown camouflage colors. Is it working?
51) Not the selfie look I was going after.
The face shot is picture purrfect. But, no one can see my pretty, fluffy little tail!
52) I’ve come to deliver a message from Hades.
You have one hour to give fetch me a bag of catnip, a scratching pole, and a goldfish. If you fail to deliver, your world as you know it will end.
Wow, they’ve really changed the prizes you find in cereal boxes since I was a kid. This box comes with 9 lives worth of lucky charms!
Most people don’t know that Mattel fooled around with the idea of making a Barbie Kitty back in the day. It didn’t work out because they could never figure out how to remove the cat from the packaging.
You know those build-a-bear stores? Well, this is exactly like that, but you get to take home a live, plushy cats.
56) “Our cat, Jasper, in his bad cat box because he jumped on the kitchen counter.”
Pretty sure he doesn’t think it’s punishment. Wait until your back is turned – methinks Jasper is going to be a repeat offender!
57) Hey Fred, I think I smell catnip in there.
Wait, Fred, don’t go in there! It’s a trap!
58) I was hoping to get an Amazon box for Christmas.
But okay, whatever. We’ll see what kind of “present” you find from me in the morning.
59) Larry tried to make his escape plan.
But he was apprehended as soon as he squeezed his way out. The cat cop on patrol just wouldn’t let go!
I swear I wasn’t going to use this as a litter box. Pretty please don’t ship me back to the slummy Amazon Returns Warehouse!
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Every cat owner out there knows that as soon as you open up a box, your furry feline will claim it as their own. Sometimes they’ll even get a head start and jump right in before you even empty out the contents!
Researchers will probably never figure out why cats love chilling in cardboard boxes, but does it really matter when they’re so freaking cute?
If you’re in the mood for some hilarious cattiness, then check out these 60 silly cats having a love affair with cardboard. They prove that the best toys are the cardboard boxes everything is shipped in!
