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A cream Devon Rex cat and a tan lop-eared bunny sit close together in a cardboard box in a cozy living room 8 / 33

One Cardboard Box, One Devon Rex and One Very Calm Bunny

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A cardboard box in the corner of a cozy room has two new tenants. A cream Devon Rex with oversized ears and bright eyes sits tucked in, looking over her shoulder, while a tan lop-eared bunny leans against her, ears drooping and gaze soft. A lamp glows warmly in the background, and a green couch and a bit of laundry make the room feel lived-in.

Cats love boxes because enclosed spaces feel safe, and it is a simple, low-cost way to enrich their day. Rabbits also love hiding spots, and a cardboard box is a classic bunny toy that they can chew, hop into and rearrange. Plain cardboard without tape or staples is usually safe, but any rabbit that swallows large pieces should be watched, and your vet can advise you on safe chew toys. When a cat and rabbit share a box, it is a sign of trust, but it still helps to supervise, since cats can scratch and rabbits can kick. A calm friendship is built a little at a time, with space for each to retreat.

The box is small and the two of them fit exactly. It might be the coziest corner in the house, and neither of them has any plans to leave. A good friend and a good box, it turns out, are all anyone really needs.

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