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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.

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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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#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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The Cappy
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6 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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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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P.Brux FHell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, sorry. The collar only means the cat ALREADY owns another human and therefore you're obligated to let him go out freely. You can't put another collar in him, though. Although a nice "hello" message in a piece of paper attached to the collar would be a nice gesture towards the other human slaves. Start your very own CatChat

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

It has a collar so it's someone's cat. I can't help noticing the eyes, it's obvious it's early in the morning and you've been woken when you didn't want to wake up lol

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

He's got a collar, so he's probably someone else's cat. If the cat doesn't have a collar and wakes you up at 2:45 a.m., he's yours.

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

I always scan for a chip first ;-) Some cats are wanderers & owners don't put on collars because it could kill 'em if they get caught on or by something.

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rick hctep (Rick45)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have an old female moggy that used to hang about with our old boy that died three years ago and she was wild but now owns our house and costs us a fortune at the vets getting her well again, but there again she is company even if she is a woman's cat and treats me as though I don't exist. Typical female.

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

An old saying here says: You don't choose a cat, a cat is choosing you :))) this is pretty much how I got 7

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

Only a cat would have the audacity to wake a random hoomin up in the middle of the night

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

Yep. Welcome to cathood you will be receiving your starter kit in the mail

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Jennifer Courtemanche
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somebody owns a a cat. That cat has a collar. He just stopped by your house to say, “Heeeyyy ...”

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

basically. though this guy has a collar. he looks VERY pleased w himself, he may have just been lonely, and wanted some company!

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

Idk what's scarier. All the post of random inside cats. Or the realization. That these people leave their windows open at night. Yes I'm American. Yes im Scared of what's outside at night.

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

what did you think happened to all the dribbles? the Klingons turned them into cats and kittens and time-warped them our waay

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

This is how some people get cats. Some people go out and get them. Some cats go out and get people instead 😂

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

Cats find you, you don't find them. We just had one find us. Couldn't be happier.

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

If it had this collar on, check it for name of the owner. There must be someone not very far away who sorely misses him ..

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

Generally, but he seems to have a collar so someone is likely looking for him.

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

This cat is collared. He's a traitor. No, I'm kidding. We have seven cats and for months, one of them seldom comes home. We've been following him and found that not only does he have a second family but a third one as well. He was thin before he "betrayed" us and when his second owner died from cancer, he returned home fat.

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

Cats like to pick their new owners. It apparently sees something in you that you don't. Take it as a compliment. You are now his/her faithful servant.

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

It has a collar. If u didn't put it on him, you should give it back.

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

He has a collar, I guess he didn't like the other people. You're lucky, he's adorable.

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

Uh.....excuse me, but which one did you say is the "assh*le?????"

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

This is how I have loved and cared for many cats, never went out on purpose to get one. I have six or seven now thank you. Some people get these little angels because they have a good heart.

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

Cat: "Tom...Tom ma boy...you gotta get up and seize the day! Go do things!" ---- Guy: "What!?" Cat: "I only want the best for you and for you to be happy......and also for you to get up off that spot - I want to sleep there..." ---- Guy: "What??" Cat: "Seriously.........the meowing will not stop until then..."

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

Yes. yes it is. The Cat God has chosen you to dump one of his minion on you

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

He chose you to be his guardian, like with all criters, they just seem to know.

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

The cat fairy, decides who will own a cat. You have been blessed and will now be extra happy!

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

Yeah tough guy... and he/she came with that collar huh? :)

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

Lmao lmaoo.,just the two expressions crack me up !I haven,t laughed that hard in along time !

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

Well come to the cate world hooman. Now there are no turning back.

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

When they choose you, they mean business. You can not un-choose yourself so just get with the program and feed him.

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

He's smiling! "Hehehe... I found you! My future litter box cleaner! "

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

You get it after you've reached certain level.. also nice collar

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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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6 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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6 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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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 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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The Cappy
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6 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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Evisa Isabella Rose
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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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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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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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The Cappy
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6 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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#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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6 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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