Concrete Slabs & Cats: Why Your Cat Needs One (And Why Hoomans Are Running to Home Depot)

From the desk of the STRAYZ newsroom: Callie, Seymour, Mama & Yebba & our 2 hoomans Ashley & Alex reporting live!

Published On: 7/24/2025

Last Updated On: 7/24/2025

Gray cat with green eyes curled up on a concrete patio paver, looking relaxed and content.

Wait… Concrete? For Cats?!

If you thought 2025 couldn’t get any weirder, cat parents are now racing to hardware stores to buy concrete slabs… for their cats.
Not scratchers. Not towers. Not fancy jungle gyms.
Concrete.
Slabs.
On the floor.

And honestly? We get it.

Because we, the STRAYZ newsroom cats, know that sometimes life’s greatest joys are cold, rock-hard, and approximately 12x12 inches of pure meh energy.

What’s the Deal With Concrete Slabs and Cats?

It Started With a Single Viral Video…

A cat.
A concrete paver.
An expression of utter blissful detachment from reality.

From TikTok to Instagram to YouTube, the concrete slab trend for cats has exploded. Cat parents everywhere are setting these slabs in sunrooms, living rooms, porches — wherever their feline overlords demand.

And the results?

• Naps like you’ve never seen.

• Staring contests with nothing.

• Slow blinks of approval.

• Viral-worthy content.

• (and a few cats… not so interested!)

Rescue cat lounging on a square concrete slab ready to pounce

Why Do Cats Love Concrete Slabs So Much? Science-ish Reasons:

• Temperature Regulation: Concrete stays cool. Cats, especially in warmer months, are heat-seeking until they’re not. Cool concrete = nap bliss.

• Territory Marking: Flat, stable surfaces give cats a secure “this is mine now” vibe.

• Vibes: Concrete gives strong I am one with the earth energy. Cats respect this.

Signs Your Cat Is Ready for Their Own Concrete Slab:

✅ Dramatic sighing while lying on your tile floors
✅ Boredom with plush cat beds because “too soft”
✅ Laying directly on the driveway like a rebellious teenager
✅ Following every viral TikTok cat who already has one

What Our Hoomans Did (And Why You Should Too)

1️⃣ Found old pavers in the backyard behind our shed.
2️⃣ Pressure washed and reused these pavers when dry.
3️⃣ Placed it in a sunny spot indoors.
4️⃣ Waited approximately three minutes.
5️⃣ Watched as the cats claimed it for eternity and fought over whos turn it was next.

What Happens Next:

• Photos. So many photos.

• Daily use. Morning loaf. Afternoon loaf. Evening loaf.

• More photos.

• Your friends asking, “Wait… did you really get concrete for your cat?”

• Viral potential unlocked.

👉 Tag us @straycatnews when your cat claims their concrete!

Indoor cat testing out a cool concrete paver as their new favorite nap spot

Where to Get Your Cat’s Concrete Slab (Without Breaking the Bank):

🛒 Home Depot, Lowe’s, Local Hardware Stores
I added links to the pavers from home depot and lowes above for you! You can also just look online for “concrete patio paver” or “concrete slab.” Sizes range but the 12x12 works great.

🛒 Or order online and have it delivered without leaving the comfort of your cat-filled home.

👉 Read what other cat parents are saying about this trend here.

Ready to Join the Slab Life?

🎉 Download our Free Cat Parent Enrichment Guide
It’s packed with purr-fect enrichment tips (concrete not included, but highly encouraged):

• Room-by-room hacks

• Cat enrichment essentials

• DIY boredom busters

• Product picks from 4 VERY opinionated rescue cats

👉 Get Your Free Guide Right Meow!

✨ Read More Viral Cat News on The Cat’s Meow Blog.

Why We Love This Trend

It’s cheap.
It’s easy.
It makes your cat happier than 90% of expensive cat furniture.

And honestly? Concrete slabs are the new luxury.

In a world where cat trees cost $400, a $4 slab feels… rebellious. Grounded. Iconic.

Sometimes it’s the simplest things — a sunbeam, a cardboard box, a random square of concrete — that bring out the purest joy in a cat.

And joy is something worth chasing, even if it comes in slab form.

So join the movement.
Buy the slab.
Share the joy.
Tag us @straycatnews so we can admire your cat’s superior life choices.

Stay weird, stay grateful, and stay concrete.
Love,
Callie, Seymour, Yebba & Mama

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