| When most people think about mailboxes, they | | | | hunters. Through it all, they are our beloved |
| think about very mundane steel containers | | | | pets. For some, coming through the door at |
| which serve no other purpose than that of | | | | the end of a long day, being greeted by a |
| … well … a mailbox. Mailboxes | | | | furry feline it the best part of the day. Our |
| however, actually come in a wide variety of | | | | cats love us unconditionally; we can do no |
| shapes and sizes with many different | | | | wrong with them. Now, there is something that |
| functions often included in the design of the | | | | can lift your spirits as soon as you turn |
| individual who purchased or built the | | | | into the driveway. A new and unique way to |
| mailbox. | | | | pay tribute to the one who enriches our lives |
| | | | in so many different ways and this is with |
| While in fact most of the mailboxes people | | | | cat mailboxes. |
| purchase are simple steel boxes in the | | | | |
| classical mailbox half-oval shape, some mail | | | | Cat mailboxes, what’s not to love? A |
| boxes are very ornate indeed. There is no law | | | | cat mailbox is a cute, fun, decorative |
| that says mailboxes cannot be something more, | | | | novelty item that can bring you home to life. |
| even much more than just a plain and ordinary | | | | It is a way to personalize your property. It |
| mail box. Some of the more ornate versions of | | | | can show to the world that you are friend to |
| mailboxes incorporate such unique features as | | | | felines. The assortment of different cat |
| bird baths, bird houses, sporting events, | | | | mailboxes is as astounding. There are so many |
| buildings etc. | | | | different shapes and sizes that it makes the |
| | | | decision to purchase just one difficult. |
| One of the most unique mailboxes includes a | | | | There have been some who have purchased cat |
| completely automated system. It notifies the | | | | mailboxes just for décor. They can be |
| mail-recipient when mail arrives to the mail | | | | created a playful kittens or in a stalking |
| box and delivers the post, via a system of | | | | pose. The design is limited only by cat |
| automated belts and drives, directly to the | | | | lovers’ imagination. |
| kitchen table of the mailbox holder. While | | | | |
| mailboxes such as these are extremely rare, | | | | Cat mailboxes are approved by the United |
| and usually only found in home made | | | | States Postal service and are made of |
| mailboxes, they are not alone in their quest | | | | heavy-duty steel that is rust and weather |
| to be something more than just a mailbox. | | | | resistant. They also can be made out of wood, |
| | | | or vinyl, and are all durable to withstand |
| Some of the more common garden-variety | | | | the often-frigid temperatures of winter or |
| mailboxes include homes for animals. It is | | | | scorching heat of summer. Cat mailboxes come |
| not at all uncommon in rural areas to find | | | | in many different designs. They can be |
| mail boxes that have been made up and serve | | | | freestanding, or attach to a building. They |
| other purposes. The birdhouse is the most | | | | can have locks attached by request. |
| commonly used variation it seems. Often the | | | | |
| mailboxes are simply set on longer poles, but | | | | By searching the Internet, there are hundreds |
| sometimes the owners of the mailboxes go to | | | | of links that will assist the cat lover in |
| great length to make their mailboxes stand | | | | finding the perfect cat mailbox. There are |
| out. One such birdhouse and mailbox | | | | even sites that will create a specific cat |
| incorporates the local fauna, a bird feeder | | | | mailbox from a picture that is sent. It can |
| and also the mailbox all together to form a | | | | be made to be a life size model of the your |
| most-conducive atmosphere for the local | | | | favorite pet. What better was to express love |
| wildlife while still providing easy access | | | | for a furry feline friends. A cat mailbox can |
| for the mail delivery. | | | | also have a message inscribed on it to |
| | | | welcome guests to your home. This services is |
| Another common theme of mailboxes is | | | | usually offer by request only. These adorable |
| buildings. Whether the mailbox is shaped like | | | | designs are usually hand crafted, and made to |
| a home, a barn or any other reminder that the | | | | look exactly like a treasured family pet. A |
| mailbox owner enjoys, these are pleasing not | | | | cat mailbox can even be made with movable |
| only aesthetically, but maintain their | | | | whiskers and tails. They are a delightful |
| primary functions as mailboxes. Perhaps the | | | | novelty item that all cat lovers would love |
| most common building mailbox is a barn. | | | | to receive as a gift. |
| However, there is no limit to what can be | | | | |
| created with a simple mailbox if the owner | | | | A cat mailbox will make an incredible |
| has a little imagination and ability. | | | | addition to a home that will keep friends and |
| | | | loved one amazed at the quality and |
| There are actually a few coffee-table books | | | | workmanship of the design. Most sites on the |
| and other interesting collections of | | | | Internet will send a cat mailbox complete |
| memorabilia regarding mailboxes. The designs, | | | | with everything you need for installation. |
| the aesthetic appearances and the use of | | | | This feature is appealing to most people as |
| mailboxes need not be limited to the simple | | | | all they have to do is unwrap and install |
| and plain mailbox anymore. | | | | their cat mailbox for all to see. |
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| We love our cats. Throughout the centuries, | | | | Big or small, black or white a cat mailbox |
| Cats have been revered, even worshipped. They | | | | will be the talk of every neighborhood. |
| can be our cuddly friends or fearsome | | | | |