There are many ways how one can acquire a pet cat - it can be bought from breeders, it can be adopted from a shelter, chosen from a pet store or even be inherited. But there's one more way of getting a cute cat, and it's when the feline chooses you himself.

Now, we all know that cats follow their funny cat-logic of doing things, and more than often that includes picking their masters (or servants) to their liking. Some charm their way into adoption through gentle purring and the disarming power of the Puss in Boots stare. Others... well, trespass and claim your pillow as their new bed.

So, if you'll ever hear loud meowing noises at around 4 in the morning or be woken up from slumber by crashing sounds - congratulations, you now have a cat! Some even more obscure ways of the felines choosing their masters might include crazy cats jumping in a car through an open window, persistently following you on the street pretending to be a lost cat or even declaring your porch as the safest place for them to have their cute kittens.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of cat photos documenting these curious stories, and it's certainly one to make your cat senses tingle.

#1

My Parents Started Feeding A Stray Kitten A Couple Weeks Ago. This Was Their Front Porch Today

My Parents Started Feeding A Stray Kitten A Couple Weeks Ago. This Was Their Front Porch Today

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#2

This Little Guy Showed Up On My Brother's Farm One Day. My Brother Took Him To The Vet, And His 10 Year Old Daughter Told Him All She Wanted Was This Guy For Her Christmas, She Wanted No Presents Any More But This Guy... Meet Popeye

This Little Guy Showed Up On My Brother's Farm One Day. My Brother Took Him To The Vet, And His 10 Year Old Daughter Told Him All She Wanted Was This Guy For Her Christmas, She Wanted No Presents Any More But This Guy... Meet Popeye

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Emre
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah! the name and that tooth :) purrrfect

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#3

Not My Dog, Not My Cat, But They Come To My House And Sit Like This Every Day...

Not My Dog, Not My Cat, But They Come To My House And Sit Like This Every Day...

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#4

Had My Window Open To Have A Smoke When I Suddenly Heard Meowing... Turned Around To See This Guy

Had My Window Open To Have A Smoke When I Suddenly Heard Meowing... Turned Around To See This Guy

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ugaas wiilhoog
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like that dragon from "how to train your dragon"

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#6

So I Walked Into The Kitchen At 5:30am And Saw This In The Sink... This Is Not My Cat..

So I Walked Into The Kitchen At 5:30am And Saw This In The Sink... This Is Not My Cat..

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so beautiful with it's white scarf on the neck! I want it!!! ΧD

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#7

Found This Little Guy Squeaking In My Back Yard

Found This Little Guy Squeaking In My Back Yard

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's had a rough day. Probably a rough life. Hopefully things are looking up for him now.

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#8

This Guy Showed Up At My Back Door Last Night, I Guess I Own A Cat Now

This Guy Showed Up At My Back Door Last Night, I Guess I Own A Cat Now

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John L
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have everything 'bas-ackwards'. It Now owns you.

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#9

There Has Been A Stray Cat Outside Of My House Since Summer. Today We Decided To Let Him Inside To Stay Warm And A Few Hours Later We Found Him Like This!

There Has Been A Stray Cat Outside Of My House Since Summer. Today We Decided To Let Him Inside To Stay Warm And A Few Hours Later We Found Him Like This!

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#10

Was Woken Up At 2.45 This Morning By This Asshole... I Don't Own A Cat... Is This How You Get A Cat?

Was Woken Up At 2.45 This Morning By This Asshole... I Don't Own A Cat... Is This How You Get A Cat?

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Virgil Blue
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, this is pretty much how you get a cat, they kind of phase into existence when you're not looking.

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#11

Found This Little Guy In My Parent's Back Garden. He Has Heart-Shaped Black Nose

Found This Little Guy In My Parent's Back Garden. He Has Heart-Shaped Black Nose

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#12

This Little Guy Jumped Up In My Work Truck With Me For A Bit. Best Day Ever!

This Little Guy Jumped Up In My Work Truck With Me For A Bit. Best Day Ever!

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Best day ever" you say. Good man. The cat has chosen well.

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#13

Came Home. This Is Not My Cat. We Were Both Surprised

Came Home. This Is Not My Cat. We Were Both Surprised

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#14

So, I Came Home To This... I Don't Own A Cat

So, I Came Home To This... I Don't Own A Cat

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Catalina Ioan
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would've been way funnier if he didn't own a crocodile

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#15

We Were Hearing Some Noises In Our Shop, So We Set A Live Trap And Caught This Guy

We Were Hearing Some Noises In Our Shop, So We Set A Live Trap And Caught This Guy

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Emre
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best trap ever. You could use black duct tape. That would work also

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#16

I Woke Up To This On My Balcony, Seven Floors Up! I Don't Even Own A Cat! This Is It... This Is How I Die

I Woke Up To This On My Balcony, Seven Floors Up! I Don't Even Own A Cat! This Is It... This Is How I Die

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#17

Came Home To This. I Don't Own A Cat

Came Home To This. I Don't Own A Cat

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#18

This Guy Just Randomly Showed Up At My House One Day And Now We're Bros. I Call Him Oj

This Guy Just Randomly Showed Up At My House One Day And Now We're Bros. I Call Him Oj

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Roni Larden
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's very comfy in his new bed. Love how they sleep when they feel safe and happy

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#19

Walked By The Bathroom And Something Caught My Eye, Did A Lean Back Double Take And Noticed..... I Don't Have A Cat

Walked By The Bathroom And Something Caught My Eye, Did A Lean Back Double Take And Noticed..... I Don't Have A Cat

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either you have a small toilet or that's one big cat.

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#20

Finished Painting The Kitchen, Went To Sit Down And Found This. Nothing Too Strange, Except The Fact I Don't Have A Cat

Finished Painting The Kitchen, Went To Sit Down And Found This. Nothing Too Strange, Except The Fact I Don't Have A Cat

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Consider it a ''renovation'' by the famous interior designer, Kat Purrson! ΧD

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#21

So I Just Woke Up At 4:45 Am With A Non Stop Meowing Noise... Open My Apartment Door And This Little Guy Came Running In. Should I Keep Him?

So I Just Woke Up At 4:45 Am With A Non Stop Meowing Noise... Open My Apartment Door And This Little Guy Came Running In. Should I Keep Him?

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at those eyes. There's not really a question here, is there?

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#22

He Jumped In My Car And Wouldn't Let Me Leave Without Him. I Don't Own A Cat. Is This How You Get A Cat?

He Jumped In My Car And Wouldn't Let Me Leave Without Him. I Don't Own A Cat. Is This How You Get A Cat?

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*You're drunk Jimmy. I'll drive tonight! I'm here just to save your life!* ΧD

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#23

The Cat That Lives Next-Door Came In To Say Hello

The Cat That Lives Next-Door Came In To Say Hello

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Paul K. Johnson
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're the only thing in the neighborhood even close to being as fuzzy as the cat. The cat is fascinated.

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#24

Got Home From Work And Fell Asleep. Woke Up With This Guy On My Lap. I Don't Have A Cat

Got Home From Work And Fell Asleep. Woke Up With This Guy On My Lap. I Don't Have A Cat

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#25

Our Neighbor's Cat Sometimes Comes Over For A Visit. Here He Thinks He's Flowers

Our Neighbor's Cat Sometimes Comes Over For A Visit. Here He Thinks He's Flowers

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's something wrong with his butt. I can't quite put my finger on it.

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#26

I Guess I Have A New Cat. This Guy Walked In My Front Door And Made Himself At Home

I Guess I Have A New Cat. This Guy Walked In My Front Door And Made Himself At Home

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes. The satisfied look of new home ownership.

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#27

My Dad Just Sent Me This Picture From Our Bathroom. We Don't Have A Cat

My Dad Just Sent Me This Picture From Our Bathroom. We Don't Have A Cat

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*DAMN they found me! Abort mission! Abort mission!!!* XD

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#28

There Was A Visitor By My Guest House This Morning

There Was A Visitor By My Guest House This Morning

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Mishte Tine
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a bobcat, not a house cat. Please contact your local vet. They can inform the proper wildlife folks who will treat this wild kitten properly. He cannot and should not be treated like a domestic pet.

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#29

While Visiting My Girlfriends Family In New York, I Woke Up To This... They Don't Own A Cat

While Visiting My Girlfriends Family In New York, I Woke Up To This... They Don't Own A Cat

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#30

Been Working In The Office For An Hour. Turned Around And Saw This. I Don't Have A Cat

Been Working In The Office For An Hour. Turned Around And Saw This. I Don't Have A Cat

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#31

I Don't Own A Cat. I Was Having A Good Old Fashioned Day Nap And My Missus Snapped This Sneaky Feline Muscling In On My Hard Earned Warmth

I Don't Own A Cat. I Was Having A Good Old Fashioned Day Nap And My Missus Snapped This Sneaky Feline Muscling In On My Hard Earned Warmth

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#33

I Have Two Cats. This Is Neither Of Them. Intruder!

I Have Two Cats. This Is Neither Of Them. Intruder!

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#34

I Live In A Student House. Two Cats Like To Visit Us And Play On The Ipad Sometimes

I Live In A Student House. Two Cats Like To Visit Us And Play On The Ipad Sometimes

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#35

Didn't Spot Him At First So Got A Slight Shock. Also, That Is Not My Cat

Didn't Spot Him At First So Got A Slight Shock. Also, That Is Not My Cat

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#36

Considering That I Don't Own A Cat, I Was Surprised When I Heard A Weird Sound On The Car Porch And Noticed Them

Considering That I Don't Own A Cat, I Was Surprised When I Heard A Weird Sound On The Car Porch And Noticed Them

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#37

Studying For Exams, When Suddenly This Guy Confirms The Stereotype. Also, This Isn't Even My Cat

Studying For Exams, When Suddenly This Guy Confirms The Stereotype. Also, This Isn't Even My Cat

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Blue Cicada
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats know when it's time to take a break. They're experts.

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#38

But I Don't Own Any Cats...

But I Don't Own Any Cats...

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see two bowls out there. Something tells me you brought this on yourself.

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#40

I Don't Own A Cat...

I Don't Own A Cat...

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#41

A Stray Cat Followed Me Home Last Night. This Is What I Woke Up To On My Porch This Morning

A Stray Cat Followed Me Home Last Night. This Is What I Woke Up To On My Porch This Morning

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#42

Came Home One Day And Heard A Meowing Under My Bed. I Don't Own A Cat. I Guess I Do Now

Came Home One Day And Heard A Meowing Under My Bed. I Don't Own A Cat. I Guess I Do Now

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#43

I Do Not Own A Cat..

I Do Not Own A Cat..

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#44

I Went To Take The Garbage Out And A Cat Ran Into My House And Won't Leave. Is This How You Get A Cat?

I Went To Take The Garbage Out And A Cat Ran Into My House And Won't Leave. Is This How You Get A Cat?

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#45

Guys, He's Back. I Tried Petting, He Doesn't Seem Satisfied. Still Studying, Still Not My Cat

Guys, He's Back. I Tried Petting, He Doesn't Seem Satisfied. Still Studying, Still Not My Cat

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Weddfire
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's telling you. "Hooman, you get no petting privileges until i get what i want. Stop staring at this stuff, get me a fancy collar, and FEED ME! HURRY SLAVE!!" Or something.

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#46

I Got Up At 2.30am To Go To The Bathroom... I Don't Own A Cat And My House Is Completely Closed

I Got Up At 2.30am To Go To The Bathroom... I Don't Own A Cat And My House Is Completely Closed

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a night lamp! Turn it off and go back to sleep! XD

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#47

A Cat Appeared On My Sofa. I Don't Own A Cat!

A Cat Appeared On My Sofa. I Don't Own A Cat!

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#48

Went To Feed My Cat And This Is What I Found... This Is Not My Cat

Went To Feed My Cat And This Is What I Found... This Is Not My Cat

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#49

Walked Into My Kitchen To Find This. As A Side Note, We Don't Have A Cat...

Walked Into My Kitchen To Find This. As A Side Note, We Don't Have A Cat...

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The Cappy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. Cats will quickly teach you to keep your cabinets closed.

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#50

I Heard A Faint Meow From The Other Room... This Is Not My Cat, And I'm On The Second Floor

I Heard A Faint Meow From The Other Room... This Is Not My Cat, And I'm On The Second Floor

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Madina Abduvokhidova
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many cats and none of 'em comes to my room heck(((

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