I don't know who decided pets should have tiny houses inside our houses, but I'd like to thank them personally.

Because there is something deeply satisfying about watching an animal voluntarily retreat to their own little apartment like a tiny introvert paying zero rent. That's why this precious little dog and cat tent from Walmart is so irresistible.

Tvtnvo Dog House Rattan Breathable Cool Down Pet Mat with Removable Pillow, $9.99, Walmart

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Walmart is selling the breathable pet tent for just $9.99, and honestly, I have spent more than that on drive thru coffee and immediately forgotten about it.

Meanwhile, this thing gives your cat or small dog their own private vacation property.

The Tiny Pet Retreat Features:

• A semi-enclosed design

• Cooling breathable materials

• A removable pillow

• Washable fabric

• Rain resistant protection

• Strong "do not disturb" energy

The little tent is designed for cats and small dogs and comes in gray, green, and khaki. THis means your pet's secret hideaway can coordinate with your decor because apparently, we are all interior designers now.

One of my favorite things about cats is that you can spend hundreds of dollars on a giant cat tree, and they'll still somehow decide the random cardboard box is superior.

But something tells me this cozy little cave might actually win them over.

Things I Imagine Cats Doing in Here:

• Ignoring me

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Taking seventeen naps

• Judging visitors from the shadows

• Pretending they pay the mortgage

The breathable design helps pets stay cool during warmer weather, while the removable pillow can be washed whenever somebody inevitably throws up on it.

Because pets are adorable.

And also messy.

The funniest part is that this little tent costs less than $10.

So if your cat decides they'd rather sleep in the Amazon box it came in, at least you're only out ten bucks.

Who Needs This?

• Cat parents

• Small dog parents

• People whose pets love caves

• Apartment dwellers

• Anyone raising tiny furry introverts

• Shoppers who love a bargain

Meanwhile, I know exactly how this would go at my house.

My sweet overweight calico Elvis would immediately move in and refuse to acknowledge the outside world.

Honestly? Same.