Earlier this year, someone shared an interesting photo on Reddit, asking for information regarding a tiny door. Many people offered insight, with some jokingly speculating it might be for fairies or mice. However, others helpfully explained the real reason for this unique and adorable design.

Tiny Door Serves a Big Function

Colonel424 shared that their mother-in-law purchased a home in Denver, Colorado. The charming old house had a few tiny doors leading to various places, “about the height of a soda can.” While many old homes have a certain charm and rustic feel, some may find unique features, or features that they can’t quite identify. However, this tiny door is unique and serves an interesting and useful purpose. Purportedly, the tiny door was designed as a pet door. “If it’s actually the height of a soda can, then it’s a cat door,” one person commented.

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Confirming the Tiny Door’s Purpose

Another person agreed, stating: “In the early 1900s 4″x 4″ holes called ‘Cat Flaps’ were cut out indoors for the sole purpose of allowing cats to go room to room in order to keep the mice population under control. My grandmother grew up in one of these homes and told me stories of this.”

People are often deeply connected with their furry friends, so much so that they designate special places in their homes for them. In contrast, homeowners had a different relationship with their furry friends in the past. While they loved them enough to give them a tiny door and access to the home, they also respected the animals’ needs and wished to roam freely.

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