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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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#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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#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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Virgil Blue
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6 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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Emre
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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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Paul K. Johnson
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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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The Cappy
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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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Mishte Tine
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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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#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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Amy Nalley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kitty was picked with a cat colony and fixed. The tip of the right ear is the mark this has been done. They also give them a 3 year rabie shot. Pretty kitty

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

His ear means he's likely a confirmed feral/stray. They "tip" the ear to communicate that he is part of the "trap, spay, neuter" program. It allows cats that are unable to be adopted to continue to live, as opposed to being put down as "unadoptable." (though this guy likes like he'd make a fine house cat).

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

Here it just means they were "trapped as a stray, spayed/neutered, had ear tipped, and released" - Many are adoptable, as in StL, we have a huge "dumping" problem. I have a giant gray I feed that would love a home of his own! We named him Connor.

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

He's a feral cat.... look at his right ear.....was captured by Animal Control (SPCA).... neuter/spayed... they notch the ear, while this little fur baby was under sedation.... if its caught again, they will know that he/she is fixed.

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Rhys Cernunnos
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks like a bengal.... but a stray... the ear has been marked, likely from the Trap Neuter Release program.

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

Oh your girlfriend Cynthia sent me to give you a message...something along lines of you'd better not cheat on her or she'd send me to kill you in your sleep.....but you don't have to worry about that....right Randy?? I'll be watching....okay...you have a good day now!

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

Feral cat neighborhood association, you're new to the area, I just wanted to go over some rules...

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Aidan Kobeck
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That tipped ear means part of a feral colony- a lot of places have catch-s/n-vaccinate- rerealase. Adults in feral colonies are important providers

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

Bast, ancient Egyptian god, has come for a visit. Worship her, your life will full of prosperity

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

This cat may have participated in the TNR (trap, neuter, release) program. Strays have their ear cropped so they don't get trapped more than once.

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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 wonder if any besides the 1st person to comment on the clipped ear read any of the comments before buttoning their capes excitedly & licking their lips as they whipsered to their cats...I know this one! Eveyone must know that I know this!!!! *a round of soft thudding ensues as the kitties tamp their paws up & down in applaws.

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

Wake up servant,you've been adopted. 1st day on the job and i catch you sleeping in!

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Midnightoil
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's feral- the tipped ear. Tired of being feral. He chose you.

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

the markings on its legs look like there's another cat!

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HuanAn1 HuanAn1
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

beautiful cat. keep it even if part of his ear has been scratched off

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

It's been neutered/spayed and released. That's why the ear is notched at the top.

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

That is someone’s pride and joy. Notice the clipped ear? Better check for microchip.

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

The ear is tipped so he/she has been fixed. Definitely an outdoor cat caught in trap, neuter, release.

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

The clipped ear usually indicates that this is aferal cat that has been neutered and re-released.

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

They clip the ear of strays to indicate they’ve given them the shots they should have. This cat is beautiful though... it would surprise me if he is a stray.

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

He's been tipped, meaning his ear was clipped. He was a feral cat that was trapped, neutered and released.

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

That cat may have a clipped ear on his head, but he has two more full ones on his knees. Shall we say he's all ears?

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

That is a neutered feral kitty (maybe not that feral, just left behind). See the tipped ear? Beautiful cat...

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

are we all really going to ignore the fact that this cat comes with 2 USB charger points on its side?

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

He's been eartipped which is the sign he belongs to a managed feral colony (when ferals are trapped/neutered/returned, the vet takes the tip of an ear off to show they're desexed . . . it also shows they're being cared for by a human).

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

He is a known feral. Obv. he has been caught and fixed by some agency and let let loose again. You can tell by his clipped ear. They always do that so they know if he is caught again, he has already been fixed.

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

Gorgeous markings and has been through a bit with that ear missing bit.

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

"Umm, haven't seen you around ... you're new? I'm new here too! Let's be friends!" :3

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

See how is right ear is tipped? That is one of the neighborhood ferals. Just put him back outside and he'll go on his way.

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

Now you were asigned with the mission of informing then now they hzve a cat. Good luck rookie.

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

Yep, somebody has taken the time to trap and neuter this guy, you can tell by the docked ear. There must be a feral community nearby!

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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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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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