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[onscreen text] Cat forts.

[onscreen action] Panning shot of corrugated cardboard boxes.

[narrator] If you've got some empty boxes lying around don't toss them aside.

[onscreen action] Cat exiting decorated cardboard box cat fort.

[narrator] You can create a great kitty cat fort that your cat will love playing in.

[onscreen action] Girl walks through kitchen area carrying collapsed cardboard boxes.

[narrator] First, get a bunch of boxes in different sizes and styles.

[onscreen action] Woman and girl remove packing materials from cardboard boxes.

[narrator] Empty out any of the packing materials and check the boxes to make sure there aren't any staples or sharp edges that might hurt your cat.


[onscreen action] hands picking up packing tape dispenser and box cutter from cluttered drawer.

[narrator] Next, grab some packing tape, a sturdy pair of scissors or a box cutter.

[onscreen action] Woman cuts hole in top of cardboard box with box cutter, while girl holds the box steady.

[narrator] Cut some holes in the boxes to create doors windows and maybe even a sunroof.

[onscreen action] Woman and girl tape boxes together.

[narrator] Now tape the boxes together to create different areas for your cat to play in. Make tunnels, towers, zigzags and more.

[onscreen action] Woman and girl decorate the outside of the new cardboard cat fort.

[narrator] Finally, add a personal touch to the fort. Decorate the outside with crayons, markers and stickers.

[onscreen action] Woman places old t-shirt in cat fort.

[narrator] To cozy up the inside of the fort, place an old t-shirt somewhere inside for your cat to lay on.

[onscreen action] Woman and girl place and attach a purple feather boa to outside of cat fort such that the boa partially hangs over one of the fort openings.

[narrator] Add some curtains or a feather boa to the side of the fort for your cat to swat at. Voila, a kittycat fort fit for a queen. Every now and then change her fort a bit.

[onscreen action] Woman and girl add new box with dried grass  hanging over entrance to cat fort.

[narrator] Add a new box or take a box away. Hide new toys in there and stash some of her favorite treats for a fun treasure hunt.

[onscreen action] Girl places cat toy deep into cat fort.

[narrator] You could even sprinkle some catnip for an extra surprise.

[onscreen action] Woman sprinkles a little catnip around a toy in the cat fort.

[narrator] Finally, get in on the fun too.

[onscreen action] Girl kneeling on floor using a feathered stick to play with the cat.

[narrator] Grab a toy and play with your cat. Remember, cats need exercise so making a fort and playing with your cat is a great way to keep her health and happy.

[onscreen action] Montage of cat using the cat fort.

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