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People Are Sharing Photos Of Their Best ‘My House, Not My Cat’ Encounters (40 New Pics)
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Have you ever had a cat just show up at your doorstep and act like it's their house? It's a strange, yet amusing occurrence that seems to happen to a lot of people. These "home invaders," as we like to call them, are usually friendly and well-fed, leading us to believe that they may have a home somewhere, but they seem to enjoy the thrill of visiting new places and making themselves at home.
If you're a cat lover, then you'll definitely want to check out the Facebook group "My house, not my cat." This group is filled with hilarious and heartwarming photos of random cats who have decided to visit people's houses and make themselves at home.
As a member of the group, you can share your own photos of unexpected cat visitors and read the funny and heartwarming stories of other feline lovers. It's a great way to connect with other cat lovers and appreciate the quirky and lovable nature of our feline friends.
When you're done checking out these feline intruders, be sure to take a look at Bored Panda's previous posts about the group (click here for part 1, part 2, and part 3).
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#1
This Girl Often Sneaks Into My House, Eats My Cats Food, Naps On My Favorite Chair And Violently Tries To Style My Morning Bed Head While Try To Peacefully Drink Coffee. She Is Not My Cat. She Is Chaos
Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
It may not be your cat, but it looks like you are this cat's human. Don't fight it, you can't possibly win.
Lauren S 3 years ago
Agreed! I think that IS your cat, you just didn’t realize it. Call it Chaos and enjoy the grooming. I’m pretty sure that’s cat for I love you.
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Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
I used to be a fitters mate on the railway, servicing the diesel locos, and if I waited till I got home to shower my one cat used to wash my hair, didn't do it after it was clean,funny girl. I do miss her.
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#2
My Orange Boy Brought Home A Boy. You All Could Have At Least Put A Tie On The Door. Judging By How Close They Are, I’m The Last One To Meet This Dark, Handsome Stranger
Ericthedead 3 years ago (edited)
Looks like you interrupted Mr.Fluffy and Ruffles the rough trick he brought home last night from club Milk Bowl down the street.
MaggieMay85 3 years ago
Mr. Fluffy would never go to the Milk Bowl. They met while volunteering at the local puppy orphanage.They bonded over their love of helping those poor puppies. There was no catting around.
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#3
Came Home From Kroger To Hear Some Screaming, And Found This Little Guy Running Around
François Bouzigues 3 years ago
You are surely mistaken. Do you imagine people actually actively do something to have a cat ? Well, no. One day, a cat appears, steals your heart. And now your home is his.
C C 3 years ago
"You are surely mistaken." Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh!
Load More Replies... Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
Of course he was screaming. How dare you go shopping when you're scheduled to be adopted!
C C 3 years ago
Last year a week before Christmas my BFF(38m) died suddenly in his sleep. I was so distraught until a little black kitten, barely 4wks old, came meowing at my door Dec. 22. He immediately attached himself to me and I named him "Santa's Little Helper" lol. And he was and still is my sweet, adorable, and hard to see "Little Helper" <3
Francine Govan 3 years ago
*sniff* that's a beautiful, heartwarming, and heartbreaking tale. The universe wanted you to be looked after. 💜💙💛
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Deborah Harris2 3 years ago
What a stunning bebe sprite, i'd check with neighbours and then pinch him <3
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Well, you've been blessed by the kitten fairy. Enjoy your new family member. No, you don't get a say in this. Go get some litter and food. Go. Now.
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
HOOMIN! FEED ME! and that's how you get owned. I know it well... Must leave now to serve four-footed overlords.
Bored Panda reached out to a cat behaviorist Kasia with some questions regarding our furry friends. The cat behaviorist gave us some insights into why cats are likely to be attracted to visiting new places outside of their own homes and territory.
"Cats are naturally curious animals and they have a strong instinct to explore their environment. They are also territorial animals, and they like to mark their territory by leaving their scent in new areas. So one possible explanation for why cats like to visit new places is that they are naturally drawn to the unfamiliar territory as a way to explore and potentially claim it as their own." Kasia shared with us.
#4
My Bathroom, My Lap, Not My Cat. I Got Home From Work At 6am And This Guy Decided To Follow Me Inside. Oh! And He Has Some Extra Toe Beans
CindyLouWho1209 3 years ago
Oh my God, that face! It's the cutest little face in the universe! And extra bonus points for extra toe beans! Perfect cutie! 🐱❤️
Load More Replies... Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
He's adorable. Don't let Bouche see him. She thinks she's old enough to date.
Ericthedead 3 years ago
I had some strays in my barn once and one of their kittens had two sets of toes on each front paw. And he could use it like a hand almost. He would hold the edge of the porch with them, one set on one side and other set on the other almost how you would hold a book. Unfortunately he disappeared one night.
#5
My Kitchen…. Absolutely Not My Cat…. Think She’s Expecting Food?
The Other Other White Meat 3 years ago
She looks like she's about to make you sleep with the fishes 😼😾
#6
I Have Been Holed Up At Home Sick For The Last Week. My Cat Will Have Nothing To Do With Me. I Sat Out On The Back Patio This Morning For Some Fresh Air And Sunshine, Feeling Pretty Sorry For Myself. Along Came Our 'Not Cat' From Over The Back Fence. To Keep Me Company. Yeay For My Not Cat!
the vintage macaroon (she/her) 3 years ago
…however, no cat rentals will cost you a bit more in catnip & attention. the good side, tho, is that the catlord is much friendlier to its residents.
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Marilyn Russell 3 years ago
Oh how cute! He’s looks like Junior, this wandering barn cat that I feed periodically when he shows up for a cuddle.
"Cats also have a keen sense of smell and may be attracted to new scents and textures in unfamiliar places. Additionally, cats are predators and may be drawn to new areas because they sense the presence of prey, such as small animals or insects.
Another factor that might come in to play is cats' genetics and early experiences, some cats tend to be more curious and adventurous while others are more content with staying close to home.
Overall, the desire to explore and investigate new places is a natural instinct for cats, and it is an important part of their well-being."
#7
We Generally Leave Our Bathroom Window Open At Night For Ventilation And Bathroom Door Shut To Keep The Rest Of The House From Getting Cold… Switched On The Light - Opened The Door
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Your windows don’t have screens? Not that acquiring a cat is a bad thing, but you would want to keep bugs out.
#8
He Walked In And Made Himself At Home. Is This A Halloween Blessing?! My House, Not My Cat
Sarcastic and Proud 3 years ago
Omg! He looks just like my sweet Nicky. He was our Christmas miracle. We found him at the bottom of a beach cliff as a kitten. Rushed him to the only vet open on the holidays. One said he had water on the brain and was a lost cause, but the nurse insisted on giving him a chance. One anti-inflamitory shot and now he's our 5 year old, half blind, sweet boy. ♥️
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
AWW, I hope that you all have many more long and happy years with your dear sweet Nicky😻💖
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#9
This Wondrous Lovebug Just Strolled Right In To The Meeting House We Were Doing Our Game Night At. Apparently He Lives At One Of The Surrounding Businesses And Has Decided He Owns The Street
STOP! Axolotol time! 3 years ago
Bahahhahha I needed to see this. You just made the comment of the day- no- month
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Given the topic of this article, we asked the cat behaviorist if perhaps she could share some tips on how those of us who are allergic or simply don't want uninvited guests in our house could prevent the felines from coming in.
"If you don't want cats visiting your home, there are a few things you can do to discourage them." She said. "What happens the most often from my experience is that people leave trash that is easily accessible for curious cats to reach. Keep your trash securely covered: Cats are often attracted to garbage because it contains food scraps and other interesting smells. Keeping your trash in a securely covered container can help keep cats away."
#10
We Have Enjoyed Our Daily Visitor To Our House For Months
Today we noticed the owners had moved out of their house and our 'not cat' was gone. We spent the day in mourning for our cute little visitor. I broke the news to my son, as he loved being greeted by him each afternoon. Then, late in the afternoon.....This happened! He either came back to visit or he was left behind. He will be will looked after
Alex Joaquin Leoncio 3 years ago
how bout the old owners they'd be worried sick.
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AbsintheMinded 3 years ago
How do folks leave behind those in their care & still live with themselves is beyond me?! Just a note—->I’m not ignorant to the fact that some new housing situations will not allow pets, but still. At least put some effort into finding the kitty a permanent home. It’s YOUR responsibility!
CindyLouWho1209 3 years ago
I agree! Either try to rehome them or take them to the nearest Humane Society so that they aren't left fending for themselves out on the streets. How heartless. 💔
Load More Replies... C C 3 years ago
There are a few outdoor only cats that someone owns in my neighborhood. The 2 pretty fluffy white ones bring me "offerings" to get me to let them inside... I already have 3 cats lol
Micah<3 3 years ago
Maybe you need to consider having 5 now lol, my neighbours ragdoll always tries to come in so I've dubbed her my 4th cat just when she comes over for cuddles
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Happy 2023! she/her 3 years ago
Same happened to me, the owners moved and left their cat dumped not even tried to find someone to take of him but luckily my mom had befriended him and quickly realized we cared about him, months later and he has opened a lot to us and don't fight so much with our actual house cat
Toot de la Froot 3 years ago
This is how we adopted one of our cats. His owners moved away and never came back for him. We found this out by asking around when he started coming by a few weeks after we moved in. Apparently he had been wandering the neighborhood for nine months. After confirming that no one was coming back for him we felt terrible...until a blizzard dumped three feet of snow on us. I couldn't stand to see him outside our door in the snow. We scooped him up and from that moment on, he was ours. He was the sweetest, gentlest boy, and he was our little fur baby for 12 years. We just lost him a month ago and I'm still a wreck from his passing. Loved him so much.
Brie Sansotta 3 years ago
So wonderful of you to help this cat. I will have a WORD with his previous "owners".
#11
My House, My Bedroom, My Bed. Not My Cat
Beeps 3 years ago
If you didn’t want this to happen, you shouldn’t have just left your bed standing around like that.
TrippyBanana 3 years ago
At my last condo, I had a random cat bolt in due to a horrible storm we were having. I thought the noise I was hearing was the wind against my screen and then realized it was a cat. When I opened the doors it bolted inside. It was a super friendly cat but I was renting the condo so wasn't supposed to have animals per my landlord. I followed her around and since I occasionally would feed some of the local cats I fed her, and once I felt it was okay I opened the door and she left. Was the most surreal moment while silently hoping she wouldn't pee or defecate anywhere since I was in the process of moving. That's how my, my home not my cat story happened.
Load More Replies... Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
My cat, he's a cheeky bugger, used to visit a neighbours house a few doors down and do this. They were quite happy about it as they were cat lovers/ owners.
Dan Flo 3 years ago
A cat is always its own. The question is, who are his humans?
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#12
My Hotel Room, Not My Cat. Monkey Is The Sweetest Boy. If I Knew The Hotel Room Came With A Cat I Would’ve Asked If I Could Pay More
Erin Fish 3 years ago
I would absolutely pay extra for a cat concierge service. This is an untapped gold mine!
If 3 years ago
It happened to me with an orange sweet young cat in a bed & breakfast. I really couldn't bring him home (I made the mistake of giving him a name:Great balls of fire). I called the gentle hotel manager lady many times after my departure and she told me he found a forever home. I hope she said me the truth. 💛😿
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
Do I get the luxury box with a room upgrade? I want the one that washes and blow-dries the litter. Shyla won't buy me a box that costs more than the rent. Surely my comfort should be paramount.
The Other Other White Meat 3 years ago
How do we request cats in hotels???? How???? TELL ME!!!
Mindy Moore 3 years ago
OMG so true! I once went on vacay multiple states away and asked complete strangers if I could pet their cat cuz I missed mine.
"If you don't want cats in your house or yard you could also try removing some of the shelter options: If there are areas of your yard that provide shelter or hiding spots for cats, such as bushes, trees, or sheds, try to remove or trim them down." Kasia shared.
"Lastly, if you really want to keep the purrfect intruders away you can use scent deterrents. Cats have a strong sense of smell and can be deterred by certain scents. Some people have had success using citrus or mint-scented sprays or placing citrus peels around their property."
#13
He Comes, Takes A Nap And Leaves. No Idea Where He Comes From
David Martin 3 years ago
I would leave a warm blanket like that out all the time in my house if it would attract a handsome kitten friend that way
Terri Martin 3 years ago
Then do it! I have a fan for summer, a heater and king size electric blanket in my garage for winter. Along with food and water and I have plenty of cute visitors.
Load More Replies... Deborah Harris2 3 years ago
Check if any of your neighbours have small kids, he may just come for some peace and quiet :)
feminist percussionist 3 years ago
I’m pretty sure there was article on BP a while back about a dog doing this exact same thing, because there were six kids at his house
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#14
This Fuzzy Boy (I Think) Had A Sudden Urge To Check His Email. This Is My Computer. This Is Not My Cat
Caro Caro 3 years ago
It is isn't it. I have a calico who I found sleeping on my bed.... A grey in the scullery .... NOT my cats :)
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meow point1 3 years ago
Seriously? It censored it? I was talking about a freakin' cat!
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Meet Mikey, First Time He Came A Few Months Back, Now He Regularly Visits Me, Gets Cuddles, Eats, Sleeps Like There's No Tomorrow, He Seems Like He Was Someone's Pet But No Collar, No Chip. He's Adorable. He Owns The House As His Own I Love Him So Much And Get Sad When He Doesn't Come
Marilyn Russell 3 years ago
He also looks like he his wandering barn cat I call Junior (my husband calls him Ralphie) that I feed and I worry about him when he doesn’t show up for a few days. But I know my neighbour down the road also feeds him so he isn’t starving. He sometimes comes by all beat up but he’s the bruiser of the area so I’d hate to see the other guy.
Dana Trahan 3 years ago
One solution. Don’t let him go. Get litter box and never let your kitty go.
Ocean James 3 years ago
Ahh look at that... he'll definitely return, he's just independent. Maybe tell him he's free to stay if he wants.
And for those of you who happened to find the fluffy intruders in your house, here are some tips on how to act if you spot one that you do not recognize!
"If you find yourself with an unexpected feline visitor, there are a few things you can do to help the cat and ensure that it is taken care of. First, check for identification: If the cat has a collar and ID tags, contact the owner to let them know where the cat has been found. If the cat is microchipped, it may be a good idea to take it to a vet or animal shelter to be scanned for a chip if you are sure this isn't just your neighbor's cat paying you a visit." Kasia said.
#16
Our Long-Term MHNMC Had Some Babies
Manic Mama 3 years ago
Ooh. I'll have the grey & white one. And the black one. And the other one. Gosh-darn-it, I want them all. You can never have too many cats.
Headless Roach 3 years ago
I started reading your comment in disbelief "what? just one?? are you insane???". Then I read until the end and it's okay. I had a cuppa and I am calm now.
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Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Oopsie poopsie. I try to TNR all my mhnmc cats. 13 the last 3 years and counting.
TrippyBanana 3 years ago
I had a friend whose cat had a litter once and they didn't know who got her cat pregnant until she saw the random orange kitten amongst all the white ones... then she knew. 😂 was quite funny. He immediately got neutered after that oopsie. I'm guessing either dad or mom is grey.
#17
My House, My Shoes. Not My Cat Asleep With His Face In Them
Aboredpanda 3 years ago
He looks well fed and cared for, guessing he has a name and is just food-cruising.
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aceupyoursleeve 3 years ago
That looks like my tuxedo cat who passed away recently... So precious
MygrandsonscallmeNia 3 years ago
He likes the way you smell! I wouldn't be surprised, if he makes you his permanent slave!
Imjust jim 3 years ago
Maybe check for a pulse...your shoes may not be the bed of roses you think they are
Tishia partchey 3 years ago
He looks exactly like my birthday try. I miss her. Her purrs could be heard across the house
#18
I Was Wondering Why This Plant Had Died. Get Home From Work…. Not Our Cat, But Enjoying The Sunshine Nonetheless!
STOP! Axolotol time! 3 years ago
I believe that is a bean plant. You can tell by looking on the long, fuzzy stems
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Yali-girl with weird name 3 years ago
Ik its off topic but this house must be awesome-look at the goddamn pool
"If the cat seems stressed make sure to provide a safe space as well as complimentary food and water before it calms down. And most importantly, be patient! Cats can be shy and skittish around unfamiliar people and environments. Give the cat time to adjust to its new surroundings and try to avoid overwhelming it with too much attention."
#19
Our House, Not Our Cat
Gregg V 3 years ago
Our house, not my shoes?! Honey, are you having an affair?
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#20
We Had A Bad Leak In Our Bathroom That Resulted In A Lot Of Water Damage Downstairs So I Left The Back Door Open Every Day To Air The Hall... And This Little One Started Walking In Every Single Day And Making Herself Very At Home
Sue Clifford 3 years ago
I hope that some of these cats in these walk-ins were adopted, they just had to be right ?
#21
This Is Newton
After about 2 months of him showing up twice a day for food because I thought he was a feral, he showed up with this lovely ribbon and note attached to him, letting me know he has a home. Poor newton got caught he still stops by every day. I think he thinks this is his house, too
tara 3 years ago
That's a great story!! I didn't use a ribbon, but When I told my neighbor the cat she has been feeding is mine, she picked it up and wouldn't let me take him home. She has two of my cats now...I shouldn't be on this thread. :( It's killing me.....for real. *slams the door on her way out*
Willow 3 years ago
What? If you have a neighbour like that, try and kidnap the cats then move!
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tara 3 years ago (edited)
A batting cage makes a fab catio! Cats hate it though.....
Load More Replies... MurderMittens 3 years ago
My Aunt had a cat named Herman. Turns out he had two families. He had a regular visiting/eating schedule. He was also double vaccinated before they figured out what he was doing.
Debby Keir 3 years ago
I have 3 cats that visit and come for cuddles, but I NEVER feed them. Unless a cat is obviously distressed or malnourished, by all means enjoy them, but Do Not Feed.
AbsintheMinded 3 years ago
A break-away collar would have been better. Ribbons get caught on stuff & the chances of the cat getting strangled goes up.
Jan Dunn 3 years ago
Cats allowed outside have an average of a four-year lifespan think about it.
Sheila Cobb 3 years ago
Before people decided it’s was best to keep their cats inside I had a cat, Punkin Man that was an outdoor cat and he lived to be 16. Even moved with me to 3 states so it just depends. 😊
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Sally Lawrence 3 years ago
My sister has cat that visits three houses besides hers. His neighborhood, his houses too, I guess!
DotC 2 years ago
I know this is a touchy subject for city dwellers, people in rural areas and people in other countries but if your cat was indoors, with tags, maybe a chip) this would not happen. I live in Arizona, where big trucks, feral teen humans, adults who poison, Great Horned owls, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and rattle snakes live. Only feral cats, who are the children of abandoned un neutered pets, can live outside. They poop everywhere and kill wildlife, too. Municipalities pass laws that you will get arrested for feeding a cat outside.
#22
Husband Was Grilling Chicken On Our Porch With Our Poodle. “Mike” The Cat Belongs To The Neighbor But Thinks Our House Is Pretty Cool. We Live On 3-4 Acres Per House So He Makes A Significant Trip To Visit
Kelly Aitken 3 years ago
I love that the poodle just is chilling like it ain't no thang! Hahaha
The Other Other White Meat 3 years ago
All I'm learning in this thread is that cats rule the world. There is no owning these furbabies... they own whomever they please.
AbsintheMinded 3 years ago (edited)
Oooo 3-4 acres per house sounds so lovely!! I despise how close new houses are being built are to one another. Such a fire hazard too.
#23
This Gorgeous Boy Keeps Visiting! Although He Knows Hes Not Allowed In The House He Does Try!!! Ive Named Him Mr Big Balls... I Think You Can Figure Out Why
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
And get him spayed ASAP, or he’ll start bringing his wife and kids to your door too!
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Headless Roach 3 years ago
Oh no, I know him. His name is Kaziu and he sleeps at my neighbors'
aceupyoursleeve 3 years ago
You guys should take him to get fixed. Doesn't cost too much and saves from many more little not your cats
#24
This Is My House, I Have 2 Cats, Neither Of Them Ginger
Nikki Vavra 3 years ago
Someone threw a party. Cleaned up. But one guest just wouldn't wake up 🤣
Jessica Edelbrock 3 years ago
My cat growing up was buddies with the neighbor's cats. They had a cat door that locked at night. He didn't come home one night. We were super worried. The next morning our neighbor comes over with him under her arm. They woke up to a third cat snuggled up with them in the morning.
#25
I Have Two Cats. Not These Two Though
Toni Kay 3 years ago
Which makes it even funnier because neither of them live there.
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#26
He Found The Tuna Cupboard And Bravely Went For It. The Only Issue Is That I Have Never Seen Him Before In My Life
AnnaPanda 3 years ago (edited)
I have a tuna shelf in my cupboard. Tuna is about the healtiest and best fish and my family loves it so we always try to have a stock if it
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Fiona Parky 3 years ago
Ah well, this is actually explainable. You’ve heard of Schrödinger’s Cat? Well actually what he failed to realise is that any cat in a box with a random mechanism is not actually in a state of being or non being. It’s just moved in time to when the box was just a box and therefore a lot more fun. So, you see, this is your cat from 4 years time who has just strolled back to now where he hasn’t already eaten all the tuna from the cupboard and can therefore eat it again! Simple! For more cat based physics, ask me about Terry Pratchet’s buttered cat phenomenon. Or don’t.
#27
My Desk, My Laptop And My Knees… But Definitely Not My Cat. And Was Absolutely No Help Marking. Sadly
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
Sitting here next to my 15lb void Jack, I have to say they just ARE. In fact, a few years ago the vet even told me he thought Jack was the most perfect example of cat he’d ever seen—-and that vet was only a couple years from retirement, so he’d been practicing for decades at that point.
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The Other Other White Meat 3 years ago
Voids exist to be cute and rule the world. There is no work for the void other than to be cute and practice different poses.
Alexandria Z 3 years ago
Attention human. I am here for food, naps and maybe a pet or 2 then I will go...until next time.
#28
We Do Not Own A Cat, Yet The Footstool Under My Desk (Or At Least The Blanket On It) Has Apparently Become The Place To Be For The Neighbours' Cats
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
"Hey Henry have you heard about the blanket stool at the blue house...you've got to try it"
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Lol, sounds like a local daycare for cats now.
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I'm Kid A 3 years ago
PLEASE READ FOR FIRST CAT'S SAFETY: I'd bet about 500 cold hard cash that the first one is at least part ragdoll (seal point, wouldn't have such dark coloration that far beyond the points if chocolate, can't tell if it's mitted, but my mitted seal had a bit more of the white/mitted gene along her side, so I may not be the best judge -- perfect markings, perfect shade of blue eyes [maybe a little light, but beautiful], could actually win some awards in the "pet" section of the ACA, CFA etc. competitions). I've owned ragdolls from multiple lines, multiple breeders, some retired show cats, some retired breeders for over two decades... DO NOT LET RAGDOLLS OUTSIDE UNSUPERVISED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. They can remain on patios under supervision or be walked on harnesses, but the entire purpose is that THEY CANNOT DEFEND THEMSELVES unless their immediate safety is threatened! We actually bred them to be like that. I know the whole point of this is that it isn't your cat, but PLEASE (1/2)
I'm Kid A 3 years ago
try to find the owners and warn them! I've seen too many tragedies (unfortunately occasionally involving the sweet little Ragdolls and Ragamuffins that we bred a fair amount of natural survival instincts out of.) If I'm wrong about the breed, it's likely a Birman (which ragdolls are actually descended from and are a little more... savvy, but a pure-bred cat (or any cat for that matter), has no reason to be roaming around the street where they could be easily victimized. I think it has the jawline of a Ragdoll, rather than a Birman, but no guarantees. He (or she) looks quite sizable compared to the second, which is worth noting. Not sure about the second baby, but I'm quite worried about the first. If this truly is a Ragdoll... I'm sorry for being so depressingly cynical... but don't expect him (or her) to fare too well unless they are visiting from a safe, comfortable, well-supplied, reliable place. Ragdolls are life-long commitments. Wouldn't trade them for the world, though.
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Sue Clifford 3 years ago
You need a cat they are really cool and fun to love and they love you back.
#29
This Is My House. I Do Not Have A Cat
Alison Welles 3 years ago
Yeah. A look of complete contentment and pride in his home-ownership.
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#30
Glad I Bought New Patio For Not My Cat!
Steven Bennett 3 years ago
Did you notice a French skunk following her around trying to seduce her?
glowworm2 3 years ago
🤣 I thought this kitty looked an awful lot like a skunk!
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MJ 3 years ago
That little white ‘stache is just too cute for words! Then i saw the extra toes and i melted. 🥰
Load More Replies... Sergy Yeltsen 3 years ago
Those cute little white cheeks... just wanna rub them (and the whole cat, tbh).
TrippyBanana 3 years ago
This is how cats take over. The extra beans will eventually turn into opposable thumbs and once they do that'll be the end of the human reign.
#31
We Own A Duplex. My Daughter Lives Next Door With My Grandson. Orange Cat Is My Daughter's The Other Cat Is Not Ours. He Walked In Like He Owned The Place. We Call Him Sneakers
Headless Roach 3 years ago
What do you mean by "walked in like he owned the place"? It's cute that you still think it's your house LOL
#32
Not A Thought In His Head. Not A Care In The World. My Yard, My Chair, Not My Cat. (Yes, He Is Alive. I Checked)
Headless Roach 3 years ago
My cat sleeps on my neighbour's garden sofa too. She was 'caught' many times
#33
One Of My All Time Favourite Photos Of Our Neighbour's Orange Boys Being Little Creepers. Ivan (White And Orange) Tends To Show Up After It Rains For Whatever Reason And Loves Belly Rubs. Leo (The Window Licker) Meows Like He's Telling You All The Latest Gossip And Makes Grumbling Noises If You Touch Him While He's Eating
Aboredpanda 3 years ago
They show up after the rain because that's wheb they get their owner to let them out of their house. Than they change scenery for a while to work on their belly expansion. 😹
#34
My House, My Door, Not My Cat. What Does He Want?
Ericthedead 3 years ago
Cats can’t come in unless they are invited. Or is that vampires. I get confused.
#35
My House, My Dining Room, My Armchair. Very Much Not My Cat. In Fact He's Not Anyone's Cat. He's A Very Spicy Feral. Handsome Though
Heather Lambie 3 years ago
If he knows the comforts of being inside, he’s not feral just abandoned snd not trusting…. Please accept him and show him how to trust agsin❤️
The Other Other White Meat 3 years ago
Spicy feral is now your spicy house cat. Acceptance is the final step.
#36
My Fridge, Not My Cat
AbsintheMinded 3 years ago
My ocd is kicking in looking at the way they store their cucumber 🥒 😱
Stephanie Goadsby 3 years ago
You just haaad to point it out. I can't unsee it now. Poor cucumber.
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#37
One Of My Neighbor's Cats Just Making Himself Comfortable In My House
#38
'my House Not My Cat' Had A Sixth Sense That It Was Steak Night And Volunteered To Be The Official Taste Tester
Katy McMouse 3 years ago
Oh, God. I have a nasty flu, haven't had a meal in days and I'm about to lick my tablet. Oh, and the cat is cute.
Debby Keir 3 years ago
Many years ago, I put some steak on the side to defrost. Came into the kitchen a couple of hours later to find the neighbours cat chomping on it. Spoke to the neighbours - oh sorry, we're all vegetarian so never give him meat, so we've no idea why he'd eat it as we never give him any. Duh!
E V 3 years ago
Those kind of people should not have dogs or cats. Goldfish would be more suitable pets for those kind of people.
Load More Replies... Sugar is KillingMe 3 years ago
Call me what you want, just don't call me late for dinner. #OnTime
#39
My House, Not My Cats. But They Are Such Good Cats
Author SJ Baily 3 years ago
The one on the left looks annoyed that you've interrupted their planning meeting for world domination. You had better sleep with both eyes open!
#40
Not Our Cat, Assisting Me With A Charity Yoga Challenge And Getting Comfy In Our Son's Room. He's Called Zimba (The Cat, Not My Son). We Don't Feed Him But He Drops By For Tummy Rubs About 10 Times A Day
Stephanie Goadsby 3 years ago
Tummy presentation with the allowance of contact means he unconditionally trusts you. The tummy is the most vulnerable area. Feed him!
Alice N. Wonder 3 years ago
If he is coming by that often, I think he is asking you to make him your indoor cat. 😀
#41
This Little Guy Has Won Me Over To My 2 Cats Utter Disgust!
#42
I Now Have A MHNMC. He Started Showing Up A Week Ago
Walked right in and took over the cat tree. He comes every day now and I put him out at night. He sets our security camera off 3 to 4 times a night. I worry about him. Winter is coming. He is healthy, and loves stomach rubs so I know he belongs to someone, somewhere.....But night time here brings coyotes and owls. How do you let them go
Spencer's slave 3 years ago
You don't. You let him stay the night if he decides to. He chooses to be with you because cats instinctively know who and where is safe.
Insono 3 years ago
Yeah or they could at least post him on local fb pages or nextdoor app to find out where he belongs
Load More Replies... Toni Kay 3 years ago
This was from September, OP took all of the proper steps, it was microchipped but couldn’t find owner in a different state. She has since adopted him and has had him vetted and most likely keeping him indoors. If you click the light grey name under the post you can read her updates.
Spencer's slave 3 years ago
Thank you for the update, that is the perfect outcome and I'm sure they'll be happy.
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Detective Miller's Hat 3 years ago
I never let my kitties outside precisely because of coyotes, owls, eagles, hawks, foxes, bears, cars, and horrible people.
Melissa Sawicki 3 years ago
You are letting him go as well. Keep him if he comes there daily and you let him in. I don't like being this person but you're allowing something to happen to him at night
Praecordia 3 years ago
Just write a note and attach it to the collar. If someone owns him they will let you know.
#43
My Screen Door, Not My Cat. That’s Sylvester, From Next Door
#44
My House, My Cats' Toys, Not My Cat
Ericthedead 3 years ago (edited)
Cat: “"Wow man you got the new cat nip infused AI robot mice with real mouse fur!" "Lucky!"
#45
My Chair. My Backpack. Absolutely Not My Cat
#46
This Is My Car. That Is Not My Cat
If 3 years ago
Many years ago my neighbour found my siamese Travis sleeping in the back seat of his car while he (neighbour) was driving a few km away from our apartments building. He brought Travis back in our common garden and told me the story many months later.
Ericthedead 3 years ago
Nothing will wake you up in the morning like a cat tearing a*s out the driver side window ,you left open last night ,when you start the car. Happens to me once in awhile. Scares the hell out of me. My cats though.
#47
I Finally Have A Mhnmc. She (I Think?) Showed Up The Other Night And I Have Been Giving Her Food, She Is All Alone From What I Can Tell And Is Very, Very Sweet. I Wish I Could Keep Her But We Will Probably Take Her To The No Kill Shelter
BakedKahuna 3 years ago
Oh, this makes my blood boil... If a cat looks well-groomed and not malnourished, it's likely to have a home. And of course it's alone, when roaming the neighborhood. Please don't just steal a cat or bring it to the shelter, if you are not 100% sure it had been abandoned. There might be humans anxiously waiting endless hours for their fur babies to come home. One if our cats went missing for almost a week. I was almost about to give up hope, when he came back yesterday. He looked fine, so I think he had been fed. But he missed out on his medicine that he needs on a daily basis and is very sick now. I hope he peed on their couch to make them let him go outside.
If 3 years ago (edited)
Yes! Not all cats can be only home cats. Not all cats can wear collars. In my country only few cats have microchips. Now the pet owners (and vets) culture is changing about the importance of microchip.
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#48
Our Neighbors Cat Aristo Aka Meow Meow In My Girlfriends Deck Chair
#49
My House, The Neighbour's Cats. This Is Them Right Now, They Help Themselves To My House Through My Pet Door
Deborah B 3 years ago
I used to have a cat that took any open window or door as an invitation, and would investigate neighbour houses... she would hiss and swipe if they protested. I had one neighbour who used to come and knock on my door and ask me to retrieve my attack-cat, and I would have to go and call her to come out, and escort her back home again. She didn't like being picked up, but she would walk along beside me and pretend to be well-behaved.
#50
My Lawnmower, Not My Cat
#51
This Is Tyrus Who Is For Sure Not My Cat. I Went Outside To Pick Flowers And Left The Door Open A Bit And She Invited Herself In
michelle 3 years ago
so far i've viewed everyone's post, i just want to say to everyone who have posted on this page thank you for sharing and not hurting these cats that have taken over your homes or chase them away. thank you.
If 3 years ago (edited)
Thank you for saying this. I said here about my indoor-outdoor siamese cat Travis. Once he came home with micro bullets in his ears. Vet said people often use light guns on cats who p**s near rose plants. Really?
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michael piscopo 3 years ago
My neighbor's cat comes in for brunch daily when they're at work. He knows how to use the cat door after a bit of training. I have to supervise his visits because I have three that live here and are very territorial. Over the years I've noticed that cats get along quite well with racoons, opossums and skunks, like cousins I swear, but only some young raccoons came into the house once - they bolted when I got out of bed.
#52
Was Putting Up Halloween Decorations. I Seem To Have Acquired This. Doing An Inspect. My House. Not My Cat
InvincibleRodent 3 years ago
I can't decide if you don't have enough Halloween decor and decided to join in order to help, or he just judges your decor as appropriate set dressing for himself.
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
He's the housing association inspector...making sure your decorations are tasteful and within code.
#53
My House But Both Not My Cats. They Belong To My Neighbour
#54
My House, My Kitchen, I Don’t Own A Cat
#55
I Have Another Mhnmc! This One Wasn't Brought In My My Dog However This Freeloader Snuck In While We Were Letting The Dogs Out. Meet Taffy, My House, My Lap, Not My Cat!
#56
My Garden. My Chair. Not My Cat. Tut, Sigh Etc
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Zelda Blue 3 years ago
I can't believe how many people let their cats wander around outside and into other people's yards, houses, cars, etc. I think that is pretty irresponsible. My sister used to do this and the coyotes would kill them. I always said she wasn't raising cats she was raising coyote treats. Keep your darn cats inside, other people may not like them using their flower beds as litter boxes.
Isabelle Lamarque 3 years ago
It's a super common thing here that cats go outside. There's no wild animals here. Don't judge people for doing do. Not every country/city has coyotes or other dangers. My neighbors cat comes to visit me a few times a week. She cuddles with me on the couch and goes home at night, is well taken care off and fed. Just living her best live getting attention from multiple people ☺️ Not all cats are meant to be inside imo.
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Therese Ernholdt 3 years ago
Just a tiny reminder since many comments say “take the cat it’s yours now”. Cats are notoriously “unfaithful” but it suck’s when someone assume they can claim your cat just because he likes visiting your house. My old cat loved visiting neighbours, was not funny when I had to pay new neighbours for al cat-stuff they bought for “their new indoor cat” that just happened to be our goofy fluff for him to be released
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
Yes. When I was a child we had an indoor outdoor cat. One day the little girl down the street tried to tell me it was her cat! Just because the cat visited in the daytime. I was like - I don't think so!
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Cats love their homes and their humans but may be very social. Please check to see if it's someone else's cat. Our neighbor lost her cat to someone who decided "friendly cat now my cat" and it was sheer luck they found each other again! Reiterate: PLEASE DO NOT SAY IT IS YOUR CAT NOW. Check for chips, check around, but do not think a cat is yours until you have established 1. it is without willing human owner and 2. it needs your home.
Isabelle Lamarque 3 years ago
Absolutely! Day one my neighbors cat walked inside my living room I took a picture and put it in the neighborhood's app before giving it anything. Owners were found immediately and told me she was super social and asked me not the feed her. Which I still don't but for the past year she visits me several times a week. Cuddles with me on the couch for hours and then goes home again. I'm loving every minute of it. When I'll be selling my house in a few months I'll have to make sure the new owners love cats too 😅
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Sonja 3 years ago (edited)
If you have a notmycat repeatedly visiting and want to keep it, the easiest way to find out if it's free to take is to buy a cat collar with a message capsule. Then write in: Is this your cat? Please call and then your number. If it has an owner they'll see the capsule and hopefully call you, then you know for sure. If it walks around and wears the collar but no one calls, it's most likely an abandoned cat or a runaway who don't belong to the neighborhood. You can then take them to the vet and have them look for a chip and give them a heads up to ask around if someone misses a cat. I'd also tell the lokal shelter that you found a cat and intend to keep it, but are willing to give it back if the owners are looking for it. But at that point it's very unlikely that anyone ever comes.
Pieter LeGrande 3 years ago
As a kid we had a cat for 3 years. Went missing, then 18 months later turned up like he'd been gone 5 minutes, wanted feeding a complained his bed in the corner was gone.
Ericthedead 3 years ago
I don’t get random cats cause of my dogs but I have 4 and one of the females comes home smelling like an old lady a few times a week. I live i. The middle of nowhere in the forest. And my closest neighbors aren’t old women.
tara 3 years ago
So I Am not the only person who has smelled their cats lovely fur and said "Where the heck have you BEEN??" lol!
Load More Replies... Mason Kronol 3 years ago
I'm not allowed to go outside or open the doors because cats want to adopt me! There was a small tear in our patio slider screen and a tiny pregnant cat insisted this was her door and walked into our living room and sat and looked at us like "do you gave food". No we didn't, yes, we went to the 24 hour grocery store to get her food and a litter box and kept 2 of her 5 babies. Then a Maine C00n adopted my mom by sitting under our corn hole game. Then a tiny tortoiseshell tried to adopt us 2 days before my foot surgery. She climbed up my walking boot to get to my face. Luckily an amazing woman my husband worked with took her in. (We searched for the owners on all cats and found no one. They were all happy to be indoor cats so I don't know how they got here)
Alya 3 years ago
Where do u live cause I would love to be there if u have so many cat encounters (not actually asking where u live lol)
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Rens 3 years ago
I believe that cats should be kept indoors, and if they do go outdoors, it should be in an enclosed area like a catio. Yes cats do have a negative effect on the local wildlife, and unfortunately you do get people who are very cruel and put out poison because cats dig in their gardens to do their business. I also believe you should always neuter your pets, this obviously stops cats from wandering around looking for mates. Any cat can get used to being kept indoors, just make sure to provide them with enrichment so that they don't get bored.
Beruthiel45 3 years ago
If they are already feral it's very hard to make them happy in your home if they're afraid of humans. In such cases take them to the vet, have them neutered and treated for any diseases or ailments they may have and let them go. Some supposed ferals may actually have once been pets and can easily settle back into a family home but if they stay wild they will never be happy. It's alway a case by case situation, always decide which is best for the cat's happiness.
Load More Replies... Ericthedead 3 years ago
These cats are just trying to find a place to feel safe. That’s why so many come by just to nap. They feel safe enough in your house and around you to let their guard down and sleep.
Logan Smith 3 years ago
I remember one time we found this stray cat who was very skinny, we took her to the vet and she didn't have any of those chip tags things that can identify them, we took her home and fed her and tried to see if we could take her in, sadly our other 3 cats didn't like her, but then we had a stroke of genius, we called my grandfather who lives alone no pets and asked him if he could watch her for a little while, he said OK and we went to the store to buy a litter box, cat toys, and food for her, we told him where to go to get more litter and food and stuff, and then one day he called us saying, is it OK if I keep her, we were like hell yeah, that being our plan the whole time. Now he face times us every day to tell us what they did that day and how shes doing. hes now had her for five years.
Zelda Blue 3 years ago
I can't believe how many people let their cats wander around outside and into other people's yards, houses, cars, etc. I think that is pretty irresponsible. My sister used to do this and the coyotes would kill them. I always said she wasn't raising cats she was raising coyote treats. Keep your darn cats inside, other people may not like them using their flower beds as litter boxes.
Isabelle Lamarque 3 years ago
It's a super common thing here that cats go outside. There's no wild animals here. Don't judge people for doing do. Not every country/city has coyotes or other dangers. My neighbors cat comes to visit me a few times a week. She cuddles with me on the couch and goes home at night, is well taken care off and fed. Just living her best live getting attention from multiple people ☺️ Not all cats are meant to be inside imo.
Load More Replies... Therese Ernholdt 3 years ago
Just a tiny reminder since many comments say “take the cat it’s yours now”. Cats are notoriously “unfaithful” but it suck’s when someone assume they can claim your cat just because he likes visiting your house. My old cat loved visiting neighbours, was not funny when I had to pay new neighbours for al cat-stuff they bought for “their new indoor cat” that just happened to be our goofy fluff for him to be released
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
Yes. When I was a child we had an indoor outdoor cat. One day the little girl down the street tried to tell me it was her cat! Just because the cat visited in the daytime. I was like - I don't think so!
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Cats love their homes and their humans but may be very social. Please check to see if it's someone else's cat. Our neighbor lost her cat to someone who decided "friendly cat now my cat" and it was sheer luck they found each other again! Reiterate: PLEASE DO NOT SAY IT IS YOUR CAT NOW. Check for chips, check around, but do not think a cat is yours until you have established 1. it is without willing human owner and 2. it needs your home.
Isabelle Lamarque 3 years ago
Absolutely! Day one my neighbors cat walked inside my living room I took a picture and put it in the neighborhood's app before giving it anything. Owners were found immediately and told me she was super social and asked me not the feed her. Which I still don't but for the past year she visits me several times a week. Cuddles with me on the couch for hours and then goes home again. I'm loving every minute of it. When I'll be selling my house in a few months I'll have to make sure the new owners love cats too 😅
Load More Replies... Sonja 3 years ago (edited)
If you have a notmycat repeatedly visiting and want to keep it, the easiest way to find out if it's free to take is to buy a cat collar with a message capsule. Then write in: Is this your cat? Please call and then your number. If it has an owner they'll see the capsule and hopefully call you, then you know for sure. If it walks around and wears the collar but no one calls, it's most likely an abandoned cat or a runaway who don't belong to the neighborhood. You can then take them to the vet and have them look for a chip and give them a heads up to ask around if someone misses a cat. I'd also tell the lokal shelter that you found a cat and intend to keep it, but are willing to give it back if the owners are looking for it. But at that point it's very unlikely that anyone ever comes.
Pieter LeGrande 3 years ago
As a kid we had a cat for 3 years. Went missing, then 18 months later turned up like he'd been gone 5 minutes, wanted feeding a complained his bed in the corner was gone.
Ericthedead 3 years ago
I don’t get random cats cause of my dogs but I have 4 and one of the females comes home smelling like an old lady a few times a week. I live i. The middle of nowhere in the forest. And my closest neighbors aren’t old women.
tara 3 years ago
So I Am not the only person who has smelled their cats lovely fur and said "Where the heck have you BEEN??" lol!
Load More Replies... Mason Kronol 3 years ago
I'm not allowed to go outside or open the doors because cats want to adopt me! There was a small tear in our patio slider screen and a tiny pregnant cat insisted this was her door and walked into our living room and sat and looked at us like "do you gave food". No we didn't, yes, we went to the 24 hour grocery store to get her food and a litter box and kept 2 of her 5 babies. Then a Maine C00n adopted my mom by sitting under our corn hole game. Then a tiny tortoiseshell tried to adopt us 2 days before my foot surgery. She climbed up my walking boot to get to my face. Luckily an amazing woman my husband worked with took her in. (We searched for the owners on all cats and found no one. They were all happy to be indoor cats so I don't know how they got here)
Alya 3 years ago
Where do u live cause I would love to be there if u have so many cat encounters (not actually asking where u live lol)
Load More Replies... Rens 3 years ago
I believe that cats should be kept indoors, and if they do go outdoors, it should be in an enclosed area like a catio. Yes cats do have a negative effect on the local wildlife, and unfortunately you do get people who are very cruel and put out poison because cats dig in their gardens to do their business. I also believe you should always neuter your pets, this obviously stops cats from wandering around looking for mates. Any cat can get used to being kept indoors, just make sure to provide them with enrichment so that they don't get bored.
Beruthiel45 3 years ago
If they are already feral it's very hard to make them happy in your home if they're afraid of humans. In such cases take them to the vet, have them neutered and treated for any diseases or ailments they may have and let them go. Some supposed ferals may actually have once been pets and can easily settle back into a family home but if they stay wild they will never be happy. It's alway a case by case situation, always decide which is best for the cat's happiness.
Load More Replies... Ericthedead 3 years ago
These cats are just trying to find a place to feel safe. That’s why so many come by just to nap. They feel safe enough in your house and around you to let their guard down and sleep.
Logan Smith 3 years ago
I remember one time we found this stray cat who was very skinny, we took her to the vet and she didn't have any of those chip tags things that can identify them, we took her home and fed her and tried to see if we could take her in, sadly our other 3 cats didn't like her, but then we had a stroke of genius, we called my grandfather who lives alone no pets and asked him if he could watch her for a little while, he said OK and we went to the store to buy a litter box, cat toys, and food for her, we told him where to go to get more litter and food and stuff, and then one day he called us saying, is it OK if I keep her, we were like hell yeah, that being our plan the whole time. Now he face times us every day to tell us what they did that day and how shes doing. hes now had her for five years.
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