This is so fascinating and makes so much sense! Quite a few have mentioned feelings of this nature to me recently, now we know why it's there.
https://originalones.org/2020/10/14/the-terror-and-grief-of-that-event-still-lingers/
One of my small daily joys right now! Got this as a much-wanted present for myself before Christmas and it's starting to become a hub of activity. I was a bit worried when it arrived labelled "complete dining station" but so far none of the cats have attempted to dine on its visitors.