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Cats and their paths of destruction go hand in handit’s why we love them.
But when the holiday decor comes out, all hell breaks loose.
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On one hand, I’m excited to see this annual spot of joy in their otherwise routine lives.
I don’t know what it is, but theChristmas treehas a hold on them.
It becomes, by default, a new toy.
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I imagine little thought bubbles full of exclamation points appearing in their heads when they first spot it.
Now, let’s top it with with even more shiny things, like lights and tinsel.
It’s the literal cat’s meow.
This year, I decided I’m just going to fully lean into their tree obsession.
I found a fun toy to include them in thetree decoratingrather than excluding them and hoping for the best.
Historically, my older cat has always enjoyed tunnels so I thought this would be an enticing fix.
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And was it ever!
It keeps my cats totally preoccupied simply by existing.
It stimulates my cats with dangling toys at both entrances and other fun widgets like bells.
The fuzzy covering makes it a comfy little plopping spot.
Seeing my cats' little faces pop out offers me endless entertainment as well.
Now, my cats are more enthused about what’s beneath the tree and less about the tree itself.
As of today, my tree is still fully intact and there is no damage to report.
Once the tree goes away, this tunnel doubles as a cat bed in the off season.
You simply attach the middle round piece so it becomes less of a doughnut and more of a danish.
If you’re short on space though, it’s also collapsible for easy storage.
