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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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    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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    #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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    #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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    #7

    Found This Little Guy Squeaking In My Back Yard

    Found This Little Guy Squeaking In My Back Yard

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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #38

    But I Don't Own Any Cats...

    But I Don't Own Any Cats...

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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #39

    Went To Use The Bathroom. We Don't Own A Cat

    Went To Use The Bathroom. We Don't Own A Cat

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

    It's actually part of Bed, Bath & Beyond's new Scare the C**p Out of Your Family range. This is the bath catmat shown in the "frosty ginger" colour.

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

    "That is the last time I try that catnip...where the heck am I anyway??"

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Step 1) Post "Found" ad on Craigslist. Step 2) Tack up "Found" posters on nearby power poles. Step 3) Buy litter box + cat food + bowls + cat tower + cat toys + flea control (optional) + microchip + collar w/ two bells and i.d. tag (if allowing cat outside) + allergy meds (if you're allergic to cats) + . . . Enjoy all that love coming your way

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

    I do own 2 cats & they follow me to the bathroom every single time. I haven’t been along in my bathroom since I was quite young. My cats can be fast asleep and they show up in the bathroom as soon as I’m making noise. Lol!

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

    I'm concerned only because, I would like to know how these cats are getting inside.

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

    I know from experience that those rugs are powerful kitty magnets!!!

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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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    #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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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    #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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