How Cats Turn Air Mattresses into Their Personal Bouncy Castles

Anna Soldenhoff
3 min readJul 1, 2023
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Just when I thought I knew all their quirks and antics, my kitties go ahead and surprise me yet again. It’s a well-known fact that cats can turn any household item into their personal playground, but the air mattress takes the cake as their ultimate bouncy castle of choice.

The Inflatable Intruders: It all begins innocently enough. You innocently inflate your air mattress for a good night’s sleep, unaware that you’ve just created a playground for your feline roommate. Like stealthy ninjas, cats can sense the presence of an inflated mattress from miles away. Before you know it, they pounce, turning your bed into their own personal amusement park.

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The Art of Cat Napping: Cats are masters of relaxation, and air mattresses provide the ultimate luxury for their naptime endeavors. With the bounce and squishiness of the mattress, cats can effortlessly find the most comfortable and absurd positions imaginable. Whether they’re sprawled out in a classic belly-up pose or contorted into a pretzel, they know how to make the most of their inflatable domain.

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Anna Soldenhoff

I enjoy getting lost in a good book, spend time with my cats, admire the beauty of the natural world, and appreciate the creativity of the art world.