Cats are undeniably cute, but they can also be quite annoying. Usually, they only meow at you when they want their canned food. When they don't need anything, no matter how you try to tease or engage them, they often respond with indifferent or aloof behavior. Of course, not every cat acts this way, but this is a common enough trait that the internet lovingly refers to cats as "masters", and their humans as "servants".
In fact, some devoted cat owners have gone beyond treating their cats as mere "masters" - they revere them as "deities"! One such example is a Japanese Twitter user, Kayama Yuu (@yu_kayama), who shared his creation of an ultra-cute little shrine made entirely out of cardboard, dedicated to his beloved cat. Every detail of this tiny shrine is crafted with great care, including doors and windows that can be opened or closed - perfect for when the "master" is away from "home".
Hmm? What has the servant made this time? Let's go take a look!
Inside this charming paper shrine, you can see cat motifs both in front of the altar and above the windows, symbolizing that this is a sacred place dedicated to the master, where canned food is offered regularly.
父親が全部段ボールで作成したぞ、と送られてきた猫神社(ΦωΦ)
— 加山 ユゥ@イメコン静岡県三島市 (@yu_kayama) September 9, 2020
チュールのお供えが出来ます。 pic.twitter.com/WCV4GHpEEH
It looks quite cozy - and judging by the cat's satisfied expression, the "master" seems to approve! If you offer canned food on time every day, perhaps your cat might even grant your wishes. Of course, it all depends on the mood of our feline overlord whether your wishes will be fulfilled or not.
母が作成していた
— 尚輝*相模国 (@hisasyu) October 17, 2017
ダンボール神社が完成しておりました。
御神体は15歳三毛猫のようです。
ちなみにお賽銭も自分で回収するスタイルの御神体です。 pic.twitter.com/jO2NsXx00k
Interestingly, this isn't a new phenomenon. Several years ago, other cat owners on Twitter had already crafted various styles of cat shrines. While it's unclear who originally came up with the idea, it's heartwarming to see that the shared love and devotion of these "servants" to their "masters" has inspired many to create unique cardboard shrines for their adorable yet sometimes exasperating cats to enjoy.
コロナ終息を願って猫神社を建立しました#熱海 #BAR #猫 #Cat pic.twitter.com/1lngsgFTQJ
— 熱海 Muddy Cat (@muddycat_atami) April 14, 2020
After all, isn't that the perfect way to honor the mysterious, charming, and occasionally infuriating creatures we call cats?
