21 Things Cats Prefer Over Fancy Gifts

A cardboard box looks like storage or trash. The average cat sees adventure. An imaginative cat turns a box into a cave, tunnel, spaceship, or hideout.

If your cat ignores things, drag them around in a tempting motion. Wait for the fun to start.

Cats have a history of not caring if they fit small spaces. Even if a cat fits just a paw, most cats see that as a win and something to celebrate.

Spending money or using a favorite feather does not make a cat love you as much as letting a moth inside the house.

Put carpet down, and they come. Kitties love to scratch and will use any surface—a board, toy, stair, or furniture—anywhere you place it.

Blankets are great for curling up. Cats believe an average blanket holds as much power as Harry Potter's invisibility cloak.

What looks like toilet paper invites a cat to attack. Cats find something that seems to regenerate itself appealing.

Big cat towers cost a lot. Cats do not care about brand names; they would be just as happy with boxes taped together.

A big tree, shiny objects to bat at, and sparkly lights. This is a simple choice.

Cats with a fear and fascination for water show it during bath time. Even if they clean themselves, empty bathtubs act like cool roller rinks for cats.

Give your cat thebest toy ever, use the last bag you brought home. Paper or plastic, the cat might not care, as long as it crinkles.

Cats love their laundry hampers because they resemble a fort, a tunnel, or a good place to lie down.

Some cats admit it, but a crinkly roll of paper is fun. It floats across the floor, challenging you to pounce.

Whether a cat likes what you eat does not change that they will want it. The thrill lies in the hunt, even if they just sniff, bat, and discard it.

As a kid, having playhouses and hideouts everywhere was fun. Cabinets serve this purpose for the kitty.

Sometimes you need a buddy. Many cats love having a playmate, whether they cuddle or wrestle like tigers.

Many kitties dislike baths. Sinks are a popular perch. They serve as hiding spots and offer cold drinking water. On a hot day, sinks act like a cool porcelain chaise lounge.

Cats enjoy hanging out, especially in hammocks sized just for them.

Cats act like wild jungle creatures inside. They like plants, even small container gardens or indoor grass patches.

This shows that your innovation will never beat the cats.

You might own the most popular cat toy. Several iPad apps entertain cats and kittens. Protect your screen, though; some involve darting bugs or rodents, and cats will claw!