diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/animal_den.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/animal_den.dm
index ab337859eb..181b86746d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/animal_den.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/animal_den.dm
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	desc = "A rough-walled, shallow den dug into the earth."
 	density = FALSE
 	opacity = FALSE
+	anchored = TRUE
 	layer = ABOVE_TURF_LAYER
 
 /obj/structure/animal_den/Initialize()