Cats as Pin-Up Girls

Artist Rachael Aslett, from Perth, Australia, has found all kinds of entertaining photographs of cats posing in funny positions.

After pairing them with some selected vintage posters, she has produced something really genius.

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Did You Know That Cats Use Cardboard Boxes for Stress Relief?

If you have a cat, or have even been around a cat, you know they have a propensity for trying to fit into spaces far too small for them. Many a box has been ruined by a cat with a misguided sense of her size. From shoe boxes to refrigerator boxes, cats zero in on cardboard and make it their own. The question is, why? Is it because they know how adorable it is? Or do they get a thrill from making sure we have to keep climbing over whatever random box they have made their home for the day? Well, science has finally (possibly) found the answer!

It turns out, according to a new study from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, that cats use boxes for stress relief. Researches took 19 cats that were new to shelters and gave 10 boxes, while the other 9 did not. Over a 14 day period, the felines with boxes showed far less stress on the Kessker and Turner Cat-Stress-Score (CSS), and adjusted to the shelter environment far better than their box-less cohorts.

Cats are also awful at resolving conflict. If you have more than one cat, pay attention to where they go after a squabble, or to avoid one. Chances are, they are hitting an enclosed space, most likely a box. Hiding out in them helps them ignore whatever is stressing them out. That’s assuming your other cats don’t try to follow into the same box.

Outside of stress relief, boxes also provide something every cat needs: extra warmth. Cats prefer to stay between 86 and 97 degrees Fahrenheit, about 20 degrees higher than the average temperature of homes. Since cardboard is such a great insulator, curling up in boxes helps them maintain their comfort temperature. The same goes for cats curling up in a sink, or in a corner of the basement when they are too hot. They don’t do it simply to be cute.

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Japanese Cat Owners Have Transformed a Popular Doll Bed from IKEA into Beds for Their Pets

The Duktig, a popular and widely known doll bed from IKEA, was cleverly transformed into beds for their pet cats and other pets by a few cat owners in Japan. Although the bed was originally meant for children’s dolls and cost $20 each, the Duktig was then modified by the pet owners to cater to the needs of their pets. Also, it has been designed by taking into consideration all the aspects related to cats. Both the ends of the bed are left uncovered, due to which they can easily stick out their tails whenever they wish to relax.

Also, the same bed can be used by other animals too. Rabbits and dogs have found the bed to be highly comfortable and are appreciating the bed. Also, a few pet owners have gone a step ahead and have converted the pet beds into bunk beds for multiple pets.

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Adorable Cats Giving Love…Will Make Your Heart Smile (Video)

Watch as these adorable cats give love to their humans! It is especially rewarding to know the love of a cat, because they don’t give their love to just anyone.



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