Try for a spot that's removed from household traffic but close enough for you to check in and hear requests for help. (babycenter.com)
Also, place your cat's food in an area sheltered from regular household traffic; a place where he'll feel safe eating. (animalbehaviorcollege.com)
They offer the feline user a 360 - degree view of the surroundings so he can see if another cat is approaching and plotting a box ambush and allow the cat to monitor general household traffic. (catster.com)