We got a new microwave
By Judy Story
@jstory07 (147795)
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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@Dreamerby (9997)
• Calcutta, India
26 Jan
yeah true. They can snuggle up in any small space too
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@Ineeddentures (22242)
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25 Jan
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 (147795)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Jan
@Ineeddentures Buttercup poses for pictures where Blackie runs off.
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@Ineeddentures (22242)
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25 Jan
@jstory07 wow
Hello Buttercup.
Meow
Beautiful picture Jusy
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@FourWalls (83986)
• United States
25 Jan
Two for one special: buy a microwave, get a cat toy free!
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@FourWalls (83986)
• United States
25 Jan
@jstory07 — well, rhythm and music according to the song….
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@Deepizzaguy (119212)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jan
My cats are very comfortable being inside of a box.
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@Deepizzaguy (119212)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Feb
@jstory07 I have noticed that watching their behavior.
@MarieCoyle (55979)
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1 Feb
My microwave was dying, conveniently at the same time my daughter moved and had to get a smaller one as the newer one they had was too big for the spot in their new place when they moved here. I ended up getting a ritzy microwave out of the deal and my old one went to the microwave graveyard.
Glad the kitties enjoyed the box so much. 
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@GardenGerty (168101)
• United States
25 Jan
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 (147795)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Jan
The one that quit working had paint peeling in the inside.
@MarieCoyle (55979)
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27 Jan
One of my son in laws is an electrician. He threw away his mother's microwave, because he says peeling paint inside is not safe and can spark a fire very easily. When the paint peels, the metal, is exposed. Even if you don't see metal, if the paint peels you have a fire danger and it's recommended that you get rid of it. The paint supposedly peels from too much moisture in it, or a lot of use, or the age of the microwave. 
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@kareng (80229)
• United States
25 Jan
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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@BarBaraPrz (51512)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Jan
My nuker is about 30 years old and still working, more or less... It's a KitchenAid MicroKrisp, made in Sweden.
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@BarBaraPrz (51512)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Jan
@jstory07 Yup, those Swedes know how to build things to last.
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@DaddyEvil (170068)
• United States
25 Jan
Uhm... before the tariffs, microwaves were cheaper than they were ten years ago. 
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@DaddyEvil (170068)
• United States
25 Jan
@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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@LindaOHio (216565)
• United States
25 Jan
Cats are box crazy! lol I hope you like your new microwave.
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@LindaOHio (216565)
• United States
26 Jan
@jstory07 Great. They have become a necessity in the kitchen.
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@dgobucks226 (37515)
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31 Jan
I think the prices have stabilized a lot since the high cost of everything during Biden's term. Cats definitely love to go in boxes!
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@snowy22315 (204500)
• United States
25 Jan
My cat's furry bed is in a carton style box. It has a pillow and a toy in there too.
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@ptrikha_2 (49373)
• India
25 Jan
So well, boxes are good for cats!
Greetings on the new microwave.
Do you have any special microwaveable dish containers, apart from Glass.
We have some glass containers but handling glass needs a very high care.
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@RasmaSandra (95343)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jan
Every cat I ever knew loved boxes, I have never like microwaves I use a toaster overn,
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (17239)
• Torrington, Connecticut
28 Jan
I think I haven't used one in ten years lol the radiation that gives off to food is very harmful. I just warm my food up stove top or in the oven
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