CATURDAY BOX WAR

We all know that any cardboard box entering the house is a much sought after object of affection. Whoever gets to it first is likely to stake claim for an extended nap. That’s just what happened with this rather small and shallow box which arrived recently.

The bigger cats checked it out but found it less than comfy and so left it to the littler kits. However, a bit of jockeying for possession ensued prior to the final occupation.

Calista Jo was he first to discover the box and used it to try and trap her tail.

Calista Jo is the first to discover the box and uses it in an attempt to trap her tail.

Astrid tried it on for size while Lisbeth gave it the sniff test.

Astrid tries it on for size while Lisbeth gives it the sniff test.

Calista decides she wants the box back and considers challenging Astrid for possession.

Calista decides she wants the box back and considers challenging Astrid for possession.

Calista takes the plunge in an attempt to oust Astrid.

Calista takes the plunge in an attempt to oust Astrid.

Calista wins the challenge and settles in for a snooze.

Calista wins the challenge and settles in for a snooze.

Astrid decides to stick around just in case Calista decides she has better things to do.

Astrid sticks around just in case Calista decides she has better things to do.

She didn’t, and the box became Calista Jo’s for the long awaited nap.