You’re babysitting someone’s kids, but their cat keeps staring at you. So you call the kids’ parents and ask them what’s up with their catto. They tell you to get the kids and run because they don’t have a cat! While nowhere near as dramatic as my take of a classic short horror story, a surprising number of people have had unknown cats mosey into their homes.

The ‘My House, Not My Cat’ Facebook group is the perfect place for people to share fun and funny photos of unfamiliar felines claiming dominion over their property. The community has grown 30k members since being founded in October 2016. But enough talk—time for some cat pics. That’s why you came here, isn’t it, dear Pandas? Get ready to scroll and remember to upvote your fave images. And be sure to check out Bored Panda's newest interview with the founder of the group, Stevie Holcomb, below.

Need some more photos of cats that totally aren’t yours? Check out Bored Panda’s previous article about the wholesome community right over here when you're done petting all of the cats in this list.

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#1

My Kitchen, Not My Cat. My Older Cat Escorted Him In Through The Kitty Door And Walked Him Over To The Food Bowl!

Two adorable cats in a cozy home setting, showcasing the best my house not my cat moments with playful charm.

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    #2

    Not My Cat Provided Me With 13 Not My Kittens This Year. She Is Now Not My Spayed Cat

    Tabby cat nursing her newborn kittens on a cozy blanket, capturing a best my house not my cat moment.

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    #3

    Doing Dishes And Glance Out The Window These Are Not My Cats

    Three cats sitting on a wooden railing outside in a backyard showcasing funny my house not my cat moments

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    Founder Stevie was over the moon with joy that the "My House, Not My Cat" group reached over 30k members. According to her, the last time Bored Panda published an article about the page, there were around 20k members. A 50 percent increase is nothing to laugh at—it's wonderful news.

    Stevie said that every time that she logs into Facebook (that's around once an hour), there are always one or two posts waiting for her to moderate. "With 7 admins and mods that’s quite a lot," she said. Since Bored Panda’s last article about the Facebook group in July, the number of moderators and administrators has increased from 3 to 7 as the community has grown.

    The founder also revealed to Bored Panda that the community has become more close-knit during the lockdown. "People love the group. There’s no way we could get rid of it. It’s amazing how many people get cat visitors."

    #4

    Stanley Update! To Recap, Stanley Was A Stray Who Would Visit The House To Be Fed. He Sometimes Would Appear On The Windowsill Or The Balcony.

    Cat wearing a striped shirt playing and relaxing, showcasing funny my house not my cat moments with humans.

    Last week we found him in front of the house, something terrible had happened to him so we brought him to the vet. The vet had to remove his eye. He's been recuperating in our spare room since. Yesterday I brought him back to the vet to have his stitches removed, get him neutered and updated on vaccines, deworming etc. The vet said he's healing up really well and that he's put on weight! He's wearing a shirt because he kept licking the anti tick and flea meds on his nape (he doesn't seem to mind at all, he's walking around like he wears shirts everyday).
    We have decided to keep him, he'll never be allowed outside again. He's such a sweet cat, he loooves belly rubs and doesn't bite. Next step is to introduce him to our sassy tortie girl.
    Please tell him how hambsome he looks 

    Rosie Coyne Report

    #5

    This Is My Rabbits House, He Doesn’t Have A Cat

    Black cat hiding inside a pet carrier while a black and white rabbit sits nearby, showcasing funny pet moments.

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    #6

    This Is My Patio And My Budgie, But Not My Cat

    Two humorous my house not my cat moments with a fluffy grey cat resting on a towel under a birdcage and lounging on a chair.

    He showed up one spring hoping to mate with my two girl cats. But my girls are fixed and are permanently not in “the mood”. After breaking into my house, eating all the cat food and spraying, I looked into taking him to the Cats Home. They said he would most likely be put down as they felt he might not be easily adopted. So I decided to keep him. I buttered him up with food until I could pet him and booked him in with the vet to be neutered and microchiped. His name is Oskar and he’s been with us for 6 years.

    Roxe McCarthy Report

    Stevie shared some of the group's plans for 2021, too. She said that they'll keep "moving along" like they have been. But before we ring in the New Year, she says there's something pleasant waiting for all the members of the group: "We have a surprise for Christmas—a 'gift' from the admins and a special thread just for the members. We just hope more people get mystery cats!"

    Finally, the founder said that all posts either meet the criteria set out on the group page or they don't. There's rarely a gray area. "If they don’t, it’s usually because of rule 5 (has to be your experience, your house and not your cat) or rule 2 (no viral content, fundraising, etc.)."

    #7

    My House. My Porch. My Packages. Not My Cat. I Think This Is Part Of A New Program Through Amazon Prime... "Securikitteh". Because Nobody Messes With My Packages. N O B O D Y

    Cat sitting on porch next to packages and a blue chair, capturing a classic my house not my cat moment.

    Brigitte Baker Report

    #8

    My House, My Bed, Not My Cat! This Is Max, A Ginger Cat That Belongs To My Neighbor, And He Came By To Watch Some TV With Me

    Orange and white cat lying on a bed watching television, capturing a classic my house not my cat moment.

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    #9

    My House’s Cat Bed, Not My Possum...

    Possum curled up in soft white towels, a unique pet moment fitting best my house not my cat moments.

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    Stevie previously told Bored Panda that she founded the group after seeing meme after meme about cats in other people’s homes popping up all over the net. She thought they were brilliant. After a bit of research, she saw that nobody had created a group for cats that let themselves in through open windows and doggie doors, so she took charge and made one.

    What’s more, Stevie recently posted that the number of submissions has increased to the point that they’ll have to be much more selective on what gets featured. So we can expect even higher-quality posts in the future.

    Earlier, Stevie said that a lot of people have the misconception that strange cats won’t ever wander into their homes. But then life surprises them and there you go—they’ve got a feline to take a photo of and post to the ‘My House, Not My Cat’ Facebook page.

    #10

    My Kitchen Island, Not My B E B B Y.

    Tiny kitten on a kitchen counter showing a fierce expression in a funny my house not my cat moment.

    My Roommate Was Taking The Trash Out And Heard Some ~screms~. She Found This B E B B Y By The Dumpster. She Is Veri Smol And Veri Cute. We Named Her Miso. The Vet Thinks Miso Is About 4 Weeks Old. We May Keep Her If The Other Cats Get Along With Her, But If Not We Have A New Home Lined Up. For Now We Are Raising Someone’s B E B B Y. This Is My Idea Of Child Support.

    Shelby Riley Report

    #11

    My Couch, Not My Cat. She Or He Is Since The Lockdown Every Day In Our House And Sometimes She Sleeps In Our Bed At Night. She Us So Kind And Love Her So Much

    Fluffy cat stretched out on couch and blanket, showcasing best my house not my cat moments in a cozy living room.

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    #12

    My House Not My Cat

    Cat lying stretched out on green grass, showcasing a typical my house not my cat moment outdoors.

    I have cried for the last 3 days. I have never been a cat person. I grew apparently VERY attached to my not my cat. I have bought him cat toys and a giant kitty tower. He went missing 4 days ago. I have cried since day 2. I have kitty kittied and walked my property so many times. Yesterday I broke and sobbed just knowing something had ate him. I checked at 2 AM for the probably 20th time to see of he was home...nothing. This morning I cried again...my not my cat came home!!! He ate his food like he was starving and then chattered and meow at me like I never fed him. I see now how humans become cat slaves...there has to be a magical bond somewhere.

    Bobbi Jo Carter Report

    #13

    My House, My Couch, Not My Cat(S) - At The Time The Picture Was Taken

    Tabby cat lounging on couch with kittens in a cozy home, capturing a perfect My House Not My Cat moment.

    This very young stray started visiting our yard this summer. Her visits became occurring daily; it became obvious she was spending nights there, too. Then she gave birth to 4 kittens under the porch. Soon she moved them into the garage. Next she started bringing them onto the porch . . . then into the kitchen . . . . then one day I woke up from a nap, and there they all were. I don’t think they plan on leaving.

    Casey Nager Report

    #14

    Close To Midnight Five Years Ago, I Was Startled By The Pathetic Mewling Of An Unhappy Kitty

    Two photos showing cats taking over human spaces, illustrating classic my house not my cat moments in cozy home settings.

    My husband and I went all over our house, opening cabinet and closet doors in an attempt to free whichever kitty of ours had managed to trap his or herself. According to the vet, kitty was malnourished and suffering from ringworm on her ears. She was so young that she still had her milk teeth. In order to treat the ringworm, we had to massage an ointment all over her ears AND let it set for 15 minutes before washing it off. All without her messing with it. This is when I learned she was so freaking tiny that I could plop her entire body into a Crown Royal bag, gently draw the string just over her shoulders, treat her ears, and keep her safe, snug, and still until it was time to wash off the goo and let her free. Five years, and a lot of love later, her fur grew back and she fluffed up, though she's still rather diminutive for a full grown cat. Today, Not My Cat is now my beloved MoonShine.

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    #15

    So Sorry For Breaking The Rules (And This Will Be My Only Update I Promise)—i Posted A Few Weeks Ago About The Feral Family Of Six That Are Taking Over My House (But Not My Cats). Today I Caught The Ferals Knotted Up On My Car Sleeping. Two Jumped Down Immediately, But The Rest Took Enough Time Out Of Their Busy Day To Give Me The Stink Eye. When They Feel Brave Enough To Do That, I Think That’s When They Officially Become Your Cats

    Four cats lounging on a car hood showcasing classic my house not my cat moments with relaxed feline attitudes.

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    #16

    This Is Our House. Not Our Cat

    Man lying in bed with a cat and a close-up of a cat relaxing during funny my house not my cat moments

    Some one dumped a little tabby cat outside our house. He was hiding under the car next to the road. Meowing very loud. Much to the horror my my other two older cats. I went out, got on my hands and knees and meowed back to the little kitten for 30 mins. He eventually came out and inside. He was so skinny. Gave him some mushed cat food and watered down milk. We went to bed thinking he would be gone out the cat door. 2 minutes later he was on the bed.

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    #17

    These Two Guys Are My Cat, Bubba’s, Friends. Including Brown Cat! (The Other One I Call Pip). But This Is His Crew. They’re Two Outside Stray Cats, Formed An Alliance W Mine And Have Been Patrolling The Hood Ever Since. Probably Longer Than I Realize

    Three photos showing cats labeled my cat and not my cat, highlighting funny my house not my cat moments.

    I saw Brown Cat around for two years before he finally got brave enough to get close to me. Pip wasn’t even fixed so I took care of that. I have had to do sooooo much for these hooligans but they’re part of Bubba’s crew so we look out for them.

    Morgan Sager Report

    #18

    My House Not My Cat. Unless Something Changes And His Owners Are Found, He Is Staying

    Close-up of a surprised cat with wide eyes and open mouth, capturing a funny My House Not My Cat moment.

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    #19

    His Is Not My Cat

    Tabby cat sitting on a doorstep alongside a small kitten sleeping in a cozy cat bed, showcasing house cat moments.

    She Followed My Cat Home One Day When She Was A Kitten, Chill Enough To Hang Around, Not Chill Enough For Pets. We Had A Hurricane Hit On The 16th, So She Sheltered In Our Garage With A Handful Of Other "Nmc's." Turns Out She Was Pregnant And Birthed A Single White Kitten During The Storm. Afterwards She Spirited It Away. Yesterday I Found Him Back In My Garage. I'm So Happy She Feels That This Is A Safe Space For Her Youngin.

    Kimberly Young Stearns Report

    #20

    I Was Directed Here From Another Group. This Is Not My House, Its My Parents New Neighbors House. And This Is Definitely Not My Cat.

    Lions taking over a house patio area, illustrating the best my house not my cat moments with unexpected animal guests.

    Emily Partington Report

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    #21

    My Cat Is Trying To Move His Friend In

    Two cats appearing relaxed and confident in a home, showcasing classic my house not my cat moments with humans.

    Rebecca Lavender Report

    #22

    My House, Not My Cat! She Silently Followed Me Through The Front Door, Then Jumped On The Sofa. Took Me By Complete Surprise. No Collar, So I Decided To Call Her Miss Pring, As She Made The Loudest “Prrringg” Noise To Get My Attention!

    Orange tabby cat sitting on the back of a gray couch in a living room, showing typical my house not my cat behavior.

    Laura Litster Report

    #23

    This Is My Mom In Her Kitchen. She Doesn't Own A Cat

    Black and white cat sitting on a kitchen counter among groceries with a person busy in the background in a funny cat moment.

    Paula Leech Report

    #24

    My House, Not My Cat (Or Sponge.) She Just Came Running Through The Garden And Into The House With This Thing In Her Mouth

    Calico cat standing on wooden floor near a cleaning sponge in a typical my house not my cat moment.

    Jennie Huggins Report

    #25

    My Bed. Not My Cat

    My Bed. Not My Cat

    This is Tiger. He lives nearby me. He has humans, but they don’t take great care of him. He was attacked by an animal and developed an abscess on his head which I treated a few months ago, and he began spending more and more time bouncing between my porch and my neighbors’. Someone set out a bed for him. I began giving him wet food and flea treating him. Finally, I bit the bullet and got him combo tested to make sure he was safe to allow around my two cats— negative for everything. So...maybe he’s part-time my cat.

    Ashley Mie Report

    #26

    My Deck.. Not My Cat And Kittens. We Keep This Large Carrier Outside For Our Tnr Cat Max. I'm So In Love With Them All Already

    My Deck.. Not My Cat And Kittens. We Keep This Large Carrier Outside For Our Tnr Cat Max. I'm So In Love With Them All Already

    Morgan Bednarek Report

    #27

    My Family, Our New House And Definitely Not Our Cat. It Is A Neighbourhood-Cat But Still Is Around When People Present, Former Owner Used To Feed Him And Now It Seems Our Responsibility

    My Family, Our New House And Definitely Not Our Cat. It Is A Neighbourhood-Cat But Still Is Around When People Present, Former Owner Used To Feed Him And Now It Seems Our Responsibility

    Christopher Römer Report

    #28

    My House Not My Cat

    My House Not My Cat

    I found out recently that this cat I've been feeding 3 times a day is not a stray, but belongs to a neighbour at the end of our street. I was showing her random photos on my phone and she asked why I had so many of her cat. This cat is a six-dinner sid and I am a sucker

    Liz Lyons Report

    #29

    My Cat Sam Eating, His Friend Robyn From Next Door, Patiently Waiting His Turn

    My Cat Sam Eating, His Friend Robyn From Next Door, Patiently Waiting His Turn

    Lori Hilderman Barsi Report

    #30

    Sooo Last Night As I Was Walking To My Apartment From My Car This Little Cutie Meowed At Me And Was So Nice She Let Me Grab Her!

    Sooo Last Night As I Was Walking To My Apartment From My Car This Little Cutie Meowed At Me And Was So Nice She Let Me Grab Her!

     We Live In An Apartment Complex Where They Drive Like Maniacs And She Was Just Laying In The Middle Of The Road! She Has A Collar And We Tried Calling The Number But It Is Disconnected. I Emailed Pictures To The Complex That Way They Can Try And See Who's The Owners! So We Are Kitty Sitting Since Last Night! So My Apartment, Not My Kitty But I Wish She Was!!! Her Name Is Cali And She Is So Damn Sweet And Purry!!!

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    #31

    This Is Definitely Not My Cat, Even Though She Really Really Acts Like It.

    This Is Definitely Not My Cat, Even Though She Really Really Acts Like It.

    Olive is my neighbors cat who has a raspy smokers meow. We recently moved in and she made herself instantly at home by burgaling into our house through the windows and front door that I leave open through the day. We live tiny, so sometimes I will be facing one direction in my home, turn around and be greeted out of nowhere by a meow that sounds as if she just puffed on 20 packs of cigarettes.

    Tori Hanekom Report

    #32

    This Is My House And This Is What Greets Me When I Open My Front Door. We Have 2 Cats And This Is Not One Of Them

    This Is My House And This Is What Greets Me When I Open My Front Door. We Have 2 Cats And This Is Not One Of Them

    Emily Zagar Report

    #33

    My Laptop, Not My Cat

    My Laptop, Not My Cat

    She came to our house few weeks ago and then start comforting herself and following people in the house. Then this week, she start hijacking my laptop.

    Atik Ariyani Report

    #34

    My Wife And I Have One Cat, Named Ursula. She Lives In The House. Neither Of These Kitties Are Ursula

    My Wife And I Have One Cat, Named Ursula. She Lives In The House. Neither Of These Kitties Are Ursula

    Shadow is by the fence. She lives with the neighbor but gallivants around the neighborhood. She has a little bell on her collar so we know when she’s coming. We call the other cat Thuggie Boi bc he’s got a clipped ear, so we know he’s been in the system. We think Thuggie lives at one of the houses behind us. I’ll put out a can of food in the early evening and they’ll come by and graze. I’m a cat dad through and through, so these cats aren’t mine, but they’re mine in my heart.

    Jeremy Streem Report

    #35

    Again? I Do Not Own This Cat. I Do Not Know This Cat. I Do Not Know How This Cat Got In My House

    Again? I Do Not Own This Cat. I Do Not Know This Cat. I Do Not Know How This Cat Got In My House

    October23rd2077 Report

    #36

    Intruder Alert

    Intruder Alert

    He showed up now!!!! AND GUESS WHAT????? HE ALMOST TOUCHED ME, ALMOST!!! He was exploring the room next to my bed and I put my hand down really slow and he looked at it!!! He was like 2,5 inches away from my hand!!!! AND DIDN'T RUN AWAY! HE JUST LOOKED AT IT AND CONTINUED EXPLORING! ALSO!! HE WAS PLAYING WITH ARTEMIS!!! They were running around and playing, so cute!!! I placed another blanket on the couch for him to be extra cozy and warm at night I'm sooooo happy right now!!!!

    Paula Saicosque Report

    #37

    My House, Not My Cat. I Could Hear Him, But Took Me A While To Find Him. This Is A Neighbour's Cat George. You'll Probably Be Seeing A Lot Of George

    My House, Not My Cat. I Could Hear Him, But Took Me A While To Find Him. This Is A Neighbour's Cat George. You'll Probably Be Seeing A Lot Of George

    Benjamin Todd Report

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