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If you’ve ever watched a cat claim an empty cardboard box as their favorite spot in the house, then you’ll understand the inspiration behind the new Give a Cat a Box program from Hide & Scratch.
This innovative donation program makes it easy to support rescue cats by providing something they genuinely love and benefit from: sturdy cardboard scratcher boxes, toys, and enrichment items delivered directly to participating shelters, rescues, and foster organizations. Instead of making a cash donation and hoping it reaches the cats who need it most, Give a Cat a Box allows supporters to send enrichment products straight to rescue cats across the country.
Why Boxes Matter
Cats are naturally drawn to boxes because they provide a sense of security, a place to hide, and an opportunity to observe their surroundings from a protected space. Research has shown that access to hiding spaces can help reduce stress in cats, making boxes especially valuable in shelter and rescue environments where cats may be adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings.
Hide & Scratch built its business around the idea that a cat scratcher can be more than just a scratcher. Their signature scratcher boxes combine a cozy hideaway with a durable scratching surface, giving cats a place to scratch, lounge, play, and relax all in one stylish package. The generously-sized design is larger than many standard cardboard scratchers, making it suitable for cats of all sizes.
How the Program Works
The Give a Cat a Box program is very simple. Supporters browse a directory of participating rescue organizations, choose the organization they’d like to help, and select a donation tier. Hide & Scratch then ships the products directly to the rescue. Because the products are offered below retail pricing and shipped in bulk when possible, donations go further and help more cats.
Don’t see your cat rescue, shelter or foster network on the list? Fill out this form and request to be added!
Donation options range from providing a single scratcher box to supplying an entire case of boxes for a rescue facility. Some donation tiers also include silvervine enrichment products or catnip toys, giving shelter cats additional opportunities for play and stress relief.
Enrichment That Makes a Difference
Shelters and rescue groups often operate on extremely tight budgets, and enrichment items are frequently among the first expenses to be cut. Yet enrichment plays an important role in helping cats feel secure, express natural behaviors, and present themselves more confidently to potential adopters. The Give a Cat a Box program helps bridge that gap by providing practical, enriching products that improve daily life for cats waiting for their forever homes.
A Thoughtful Way to Help Cats in Need
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your local rescue or want to make a difference for cats across the country, Give a Cat a Box offers a direct and tangible way to help. After all, few things make cats happier than a good box and now that simple comfort can help rescue cats feel a little safer while they wait for their new families.
To learn more about the program, find a participating rescue organization or add your organization to the list, visit GiveACatABox.com.
Don’t Forget Your Cats!
Make sure to check out HideAndScratch.com to find some awesome enrichment items for your cat, too! Use code HAUSPANTHER10 and get $5 off your order!
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