We got a new microwave
By Judy Story
@jstory07 (147224)
Roseburg, Oregon
January 24, 2026 7:37pm CST
After ten years our microwave quit working. My first though was it might be higher because of the tariffs. But it was about the same price So that made me happy.
Took the microwave home and unpacked it. Two cats came running into the kitchen. They looked at me. My husband told them they could have the box. I folded down the sides and put the box in the dining room. Now we have two happy cats. They jumped right into the box.
Did you know that a box makes a cat feel safe. A box traps heat so the cat feels warm inside the box.
So right away they started shedding the box up. Now I have two happy cats.
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@Ineeddentures (14694)
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4h
A new microwave, hope it lasts as long as the last one lasted Judy.
Is that a big cat or a small box?
Beautiful kitty
Cats do seem to like a good box.
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@jstory07 (147224)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4h
@Ineeddentures Buttercup poses for pictures where Blackie runs off.
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@Ineeddentures (14694)
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4h
@jstory07 wow
Hello Buttercup.
Meow
Beautiful picture Jusy
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@GardenGerty (167392)
• United States
3h
My microwave has not quit, but it has peeling paint in the inside. It is at least twelve years old. I was just saying it is time to get a new one. My cats do not often get in boxes, that I know of. They love to get in my chair or my bed. They snuggle to get warm.
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@jstory07 (147224)
• Roseburg, Oregon
51m
The one that quit working had paint peeling in the inside.
@FourWalls (82315)
• United States
4h
Two for one special: buy a microwave, get a cat toy free!
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@FourWalls (82315)
• United States
3h
@jstory07 — well, rhythm and music according to the song….
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@DaddyEvil (166306)
• United States
4h
Uhm... before the tariffs, microwaves were cheaper than they were ten years ago. 
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@DaddyEvil (166306)
• United States
4h
@jstory07 I don't mind spending money if it's something we need and sometimes, something we just want. My daughter, on the other hand, hates spending money, period!
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@kareng (79888)
• United States
4h
It's funny how attracted to boxes cats are!! Glad they are happy cats now and that you got a new microwave. I remember when we moved here. There was a built in microwave above the stove. I don't know when it was installed but it lasted almost 17 years for us and I'm guessing it was here for a couple of years before we moved in. I hope the replacement lasts that long!!
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@LovingMyBabies (85433)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4h
Awe, kitties love the boxes for sure! They are just like little toddlers. 
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