Cats in a rescue shelter or a vet's surgery need a hideaway. They shouldn't be left without privacy, on a shelf being stared at by passing humans. Staring is very intimidating to us cats.
If we have somewhere to hide, we feel happier about coming out to interact with humans. And then we are more likely to be adopted.
So why don't humans give us a hiding place? Because they don't think like a cat. And they don't bother to find out what we need or read up on the topic.
It doesn't cost much. There is an excellent Feline Fort which should be in every vet surgery. It's got a perch and a hiding place. And for rescue shelters who have too little money, a box will do just as well.
Better still, it can go to the new home with the cat, so that the new home has a bed with a familiar smell. Smell matters.
Educate your local rescue....
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us. We love seeing your great ideas to give kitties a comfy or hiding place. Boxes are just the best to use and mostly everyone gets packages shipped every day to their house or work. Have a great rest of your day.
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