I bought this rug for my sister and her husband who just adopted a shelter cat in North Carolina. As soon as the box was opened their little cat crawled under the rug and stayed there for hours. Then he came out and laid on top of it, kneading with his paws and purring. She sent several photos of him peeking out from under the rug. It's like his little security blanket. I was so thrilled he loves it so much. He stays under the rug most of the day. My sister is amazed he is so taken by this rug, and is grateful for having the gift for him. Now, there's a happy story. If cats could talk.....