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The Orange Tabby Climbed Into the Gift Box and Refused to Leave

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The box was meant for a present, but the orange tabby has decided he is the present. He sits upright inside the open cardboard box with a red ribbon draped over the flap above his head, his amber eyes fixed on something across the room and his whiskers fanned out. Around him, a nest of knit blankets, pine sprigs and half-sorted holiday clutter fills the living room, and a cream-colored mug sits on a shelf behind.

Cats and boxes go together like cocoa and marshmallows, and there is real reasoning behind it. A snug space helps a cat feel hidden and secure, and it makes a great lookout post for watching the household. Cardboard also insulates, so it feels warm to curl up in. If your cat loves boxes, offering a few around the house, with the tape and staples removed, is an easy and cheap way to keep him happy. Ribbons, though, are better left out of reach because cats can swallow them, and a cat who is chewing on string needs a gentle redirect to a toy.

Let's call him Pumpkin. He looks entirely at home, with the posture of a king on a small cardboard throne. Whoever bought the gift can wait; this is where the real celebration is happening, and the box has never looked better with someone this comfortable inside it.

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