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International Box Day

Newton: Someone got me a box for International Box Day. How thoughtful!

orange tabby cat peers into box

Newton: The roof is a little low, but it’s a very nice box.

orange tabby cat steps into box

Ashton: Nice box, Newton. But it really doesn’t look like you’re going to fit in there.

Newton: Are you calling me too fat for my box? Of course I’ll fit.

orange tabby cat has head in box as brown tabby cat looks on

Newton: See?

Ashton: I see the box moving across the floor.

orange tabby cat pushes into box as brown tabby cat looks on

Newton: Just give me a minute. I may have to wiggle a little bit.

Ashton: * sigh * Okay, I’m waiting.

orange tabby cat looks into box as orange tabby cat lays nearby

Ashton: How long do you think this will take him?

one-eyed brown tabby cat looks at camera, box in background

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June 19, 2017 Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: Ashton, Newton 20 Comments

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  1. Summer says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:08 am

    I don’t think Newton minds taking his time, MOL!

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  2. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    June 19, 2017 at 5:57 am

    It’s the Maru move ๐Ÿ™‚ This should be an Olympic sport.

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  3. The Island Cats says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:14 am

    That’s a great box and we bet Newton will get in it. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Katie Isabella says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:07 am

    I loved this! The expressions, the captions..perfection. And Ashton you already know that my mom is a fan pf yours!

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  5. Chirpy Cats says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:42 am

    All kitties can fit into a box no matter what their size MOL. We agree it should be a Purrlympic Sport!

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  6. caren gittleman says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:46 am

    a looooong time!

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  7. Random Felines says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:48 am

    we suspect Newton may have overestimate the internal measurements of that box MOL

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  8. Cathy Keisha says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:25 am

    HAH! I had a box like that and TW was actually gonna post that old pic today. Happy Box Day.

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  9. Brian Frum says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Happy Box Day! I can’t believe I am boxless at the moment!

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  10. da tabbies o trout towne says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:53 am

    guys……noe box iz two big small ore any wear in bee tween when ya wanna fit in two it… ~~~~~~~~ happee box day !! ๐Ÿ™‚ โ™ฅโ™ฅ

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  11. Sweet Purrfections says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Newton appears to be having too much fun with that box to give up any time soon.

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  12. Eastside Cats says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:31 am

    An excellent post, with perfect photos! LOL!

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  13. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    You totally fit

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  14. Melissa & Mudpie says

    June 19, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    I think you have time for a nap, Ashton!

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  15. Raven says

    June 19, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    Great photo series.
    Newton isn’t too big for the box, the box is too skinny for Newton!

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  16. William's Kith & Kin says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Ashton, that just cracked us up! It almost made up forgive our mom for forgetting IBD. AGAIN.

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  17. Ellen Pilch says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    Don’t worry Newton, I have the same problem with my jeans ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. mommakatandherbearcat says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:35 am

    The real question is … how long it will take him to get OUT of the box and will it require assistance? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  19. Three Chatty Cats says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    MOL! Did he fit?

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  20. The Swiss Cats says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    MOL ! How long did it finally take until Newton fits ? Purrs

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