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Odds are, if you’ve made it here, you’re a big fan of cats, giant floofs, and those of the feline persuasion. Congratulations—and welcome to the club. Here’s your complimentary badge and cat list. Cats can be incredibly adorable and they’re bound to attract the attention of passersby, whether they’re strutting their stuff outside or showing off their shiny coats through the window.

However, this constant attention (however meowgnificent) can be exhausting. So some owners write up fun notes and put up lighthearted warnings for other people to read, so they know what (not) to do with their cats. Our feline-loving team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most engaging cat notes from all over the net, so we invite you to enjoy this list and have a scroll.

Pssst—upvote the photos you liked the most. And if you’ve seen any great notes about pets out in the wild with your own two eyes, tell us all about them in the comments! In the mood for some more fluffy content? Check out Bored Panda’s recent wholesome post about a postman cat right here.

Ingrid Johnson, a certified cat behavior consultant and the founder of Fundamentally Feline, went into detail with Bored Panda about the relationship between cats and strangers, the issues this sometimes causes, how best to circumvent them, and how strangers might react to friendly notes. Read on for our full insightful interview with Johnson.

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My mother asked me to run her country garage sale for a while. A sign became necessary due to his misleadingly cuddly appearance.

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Cat behaviorist Johnson said that strangers really do affect outdoor cats by interacting with them. The effect depends on the person in question and what they do. "They could be made fearful if passers-by do not treat them kindly but could be also made more friendly and outgoing if they have a lot of nice experience and are rewarded with food and affection."

One thing that a lot of folks don't think about when feeding cats in the 'wild' is that they might have very specific diets that are meant to treat medical conditions. "Well, who knows what they are eating outside on the neighbors' porch? A Good Samaritan could be putting food out for stray cats that falls short of the special characteristics of the prescription diet the cat needs," Johnson warned.

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According to the cat behaviorist, how people react to friendly notes that owners leave behind about cats really depends all on the individual in question. "Quite sadly, many people still see cats as pests, so attempts to run them off of their property may persist despite being asked to be nice to the cat," Johnson highlighted that not everything is as friendly and perfect as we'd like in the real world.

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My neighbor left some notes for the maintenance guy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat just snuck out and introduced herself to our upstairs neighbor yesterday by running in her apartment and loudly mewling for help... I'm currently making "I'm sorry my cat is psycho and it will probably happen again" baked treats as an apology

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to put a chair in front of my fridge every night as my 2 cats know how to open the door!

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"Another factor that people do not think about is that the roaming outside cats can negatively affect the lives of indoor-only cats and really wreak havoc. Oftentimes, when cats are indoors and they see cats coming up to their home and hanging around their doors and windows, they feel very threatened," the expert said.

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"This can result in urine marking in the home especially around doors and windows and fighting with other housemates called redirected aggression. Redirected aggression is one of the most common behavior problems I help my clients within my consulting practice. It is a very challenging problem to resolve because we often cannot get neighbors to keep their cats inside, so the offending trigger is always there. It can be quite a debacle and creating a war between neighbors."

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My local Publix has a cat that hangs out in the parking lot that has been named Moose. The store bought him his very own sign to make drivers aware of him.

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"This is a good time to emphasize that cats should be housed safely indoors with loads of amazing environmental enrichment to meet their lifestyle needs. I am a big fan of cats having outdoor access, I just ask that it is supervised for safety, their safety, and for the welfare of other cats as mentioned above. Train your cat to use a leash and harness, yes, you can do this! If possible provide a 'catified' screen porch, build a catio, or take your cat for a walk in a cat stroller!" she gave examples of how you can enrich your pets' lives.

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"I truly practice what I preach! Even if you live in an apartment you can open windows, place bird feeders, and bird bathes outside of windows etc. I'm also a big fan of bringing the outdoors in! Grow cat grass, bring in dried leaves, snow, branches, pine cones, allow them to experience the seasons and the sights and scents of the outdoors in a positive way." Johnson said that anyone wishing to check out fun enrichment examples can find them on the Fundamentally Feline Instagram page; meanwhile, a fun seasonal offering can be found right here.

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This cat was on a fruit market today (the sign says "don't disturb the kitten, she's not here to amuse the customers, she's the boss).

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While we absolutely adore cats, there are some things you should keep in mind. First of all, we’re in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, so petting strange cats (or any pets) could spread the novel coronavirus just like any surface would. Even if we really, really want to hug them and tell them how gorgeous they are, we need to take social distancing very seriously. The CDC explains that we should treat our pets like our family members: they shouldn’t interact with others from outside our household.

Our suggestion? Rescue a cat from your local animal shelter to keep you company and brighten up your life or opt for petting cattos through your screen. Like in our wholesome cat list right here. Go on, you know you can’t resist.

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I was surprised to see a cat at the doctor's waiting room. Then I noticed the sign.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like I understand there shouldn't be a cat at the doctor's because of people with potentially severe allergies but also...so fluffy and cute!!!

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I will never leave." 😂 We once fell for a cat like that. That little ass sat in our courtyard meowing like it was completely lost. It was 2:30 a.m.... He woke another neighbor too and we went to look for him. Cat started to purr like hell and immediately followed me like a dog so I tried to take him in for the night. Turned out my cats didn't like the idea a lot. So I gave the neighbor some cat stuff so she could take care of him until the next morning. She had to get up very early so I told her to let him out when she had to leave for work. I also wrote a couple of notes (at 3 a.m.) asking the other neighbors if the cat belonged to someone leaving my number to call me. When I went to look for him the next morning I got a call from lady in the shop next door who told me she found my cat. I told her it wasn't mine but I would come to pick him up for the vet to check if he was microchipped. Then got a call from my mom who was laughing hysterically. t.b.c.

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The second thing that we should be aware of is how strange cats (and, by extension, all pets) feel about us. They might be gorgeous, but some of them will undoubtedly be wary of you. Or just plain cranky. So approach carefully. Stretch out your hand for the cat to sniff. Take it slow. If the cat bites you—it’s time to move on and rethink your life.

Finally, consider that you’re not the only person who wants to get the cat’s attention. So it’s vital to think about what’s in the best interests of both the pet and its owner. If you’re bringing the pet scraps to eat, you’re likely wrecking its diet. If in doubt, talk to the owner. Or heed their notes to the letter!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need one of these to get my nextdoor neighbor to stop staring at me when I leave my apartment.

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The sign says “Attention. Cat’s sleeping. Do not disturb!”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once long ago I saw my cat on the way to school. About 3 kilometers from home.

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Staying at my friend's and their cat wrote me a note.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tip for others that have a door for the cat litter room, put a socket from a socket wrench in the hole that the door k**b latch bolt goes into, the door will never fully close even if someone tries

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a bit hard toread but for those who struggled: "George just had his 17th Birthday! He has health issues and is on strong medication, but is doing well for his age. He meows a lot but is not hungry or lost - he just wants to greet people and have fuss (aka, be petted). Please do not feed him anything, if you are worried about him please talk to us (knock or leave a note at no 24) " Congrats to George, hope he's still doing well :)

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