Is This Stray Cat’s Unusual Home Choice a Sign of Genius or Madness?


Once upon a suburban street in a quiet American neighborhood, there lived a cat. This was no ordinary cat, as he had chosen a rather peculiar home for himself. I stumbled upon this whiskered wanderer one sunny afternoon, his head poking out of a small hole in a wall.

At first glance, it seemed like he was stuck, his furry face framed perfectly by the circular opening. Day after day, his head remained there, never venturing out, leading me to worry.

Concerned for his wellbeing, I decided to intervene. With a can of tuna in hand, I approached the hole, hoping to coax this feline friend into freedom. As the aroma of tuna filled the air, out he came, much to my surprise!

He devoured the treat with gusto, his little paws patting the ground in delight. But no sooner had he finished his meal, than he squeezed back into his hole, disappearing from sight.

It turns out, this clever cat wasn’t stuck at all. He had simply chosen the hole as his home, a private retreat from the world outside. This episode reminded me of the old saying: “Cats are made of liquid.” Even the tiniest of spaces can become a cat’s castle, proving once again the mysterious and flexible nature of these enigmatic creatures.

And so, the stray cat and his hole became a regular sight in our neighborhood. Each time I passed by, I couldn’t help but chuckle at his choice of residence.

This feline’s antics taught me a valuable lesson about assumptions and the independent spirit of cats. In their world, even an unusual hole can be a cozy haven, a reminder of their adaptability and resourcefulness.

Harvey Wells

I am an intense cool pets lover. I have tortoises, tarantulas and a few other exotic pets. And I would love to share what I have learned.

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