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40 ‘My House, Not My Cat’ Pics That You Will Love If You’ve Ever Wanted To Find A Strange Cat Show Up In Your Home
Has this ever happened to you, dear Pandas? You go into the kitchen, say hello to your cat sitting on the counter (it says ‘meow’ back), and then you start making yourself a heartwarming mug of hot cocoa. You leave but then you stop and glance back. That wasn’t your cat! (Maybe you didn’t even have a cat!) How did it get in? What happened to your own cat?
If you’re in need of some good vibes, then you’re going to love the My House, Not My Cat Facebook group. It’s a wholesome online community dedicated to people who share photos of cats who wind up in their homes, visit their yards, and patter in to meownage them in their offices. Scroll down, upvote your fave pics, and share your own photos of cats that aren’t yours chilling at your home in the comment section, dear Pandas.
Stephanie Holcomb, who founded the group in October 2016, told Bored Panda that she came up with the idea to create the community because she kept seeing ‘My House, Not My Cat’ memes pop up all over the internet. “Cats would just let themselves in people’s houses via doggie doors or open windows, and these people didn't have cats! They were hilarious, so I did a little search and found that there wasn't a group made up specifically for that yet.” Scroll down for the rest of our in-depth interview with Stephanie.
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#1
Gave This Guy A Piece Of Bacon On My Way Home From The Bar Last Night. Followed Me Ten Blocks Home. This Is How I Woke Up
Elizabeth Gill 5 years ago
Or....Kevin Bacon...but I like the Sir Francis Bacon thing, better.
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#2
My House, Not My Cat. Came Home Yesterday To Find That Santa Left This Black Kitty On My Balcony... Who Then Proceeded To Give Birth To 7 Little Beans. 7 Black Cats Born On Christmas, That's Gotta Be Lucky
Sergio Bicerra 5 years ago
On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love gave to me 12 drummers drumming Eleven pipers piping Ten lords a leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a milking, Seven black kittens.. wait, what???!!!
Elizabeth Rolando 5 years ago
Wish I could upvote this comment more than once.
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Jason Strickland 5 years ago
Anyone who yeilds compassion to a animal in need has automatically just elevated their soul to a higher vibrational plain of existence. Keep up the good work. Love and compassion is all you need.
Shelby McClain 5 years ago
Precious bless your heart for helping the kitty on Christmas. My black cat has brought me nothing but pure joy and luck
Lynn Elliott 5 years ago
Had three beautiful black cats... small, medium and large. All gone to the rainbow bridge and up with my husband now. All were my joy.
Teresa Spanics 5 years ago
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear husband and your three dear sweet black kitties 😭😭😭😭
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#3
I Have Been Feeding A Cat For Some Time Now. Of Course I Set Out A Little Shelter And Blanket Also. I've Grown To Call Them My Phantom Kitty. I Could Never Catch It During The Day So I Figured I Would Sneak Out To Take A Peek Tonight. Look At This "Cat"
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Need another article, titled: Not My House, Not My Cat—-Not Even A Cat In The First Place!
XianJaguar 5 years ago
I had a pet possum named Stinky. They are a lot like real cats, actually. Stinky used the litterbox faithfully, was sweet and docile, and just as friendly as cat....even more so if you had treats for her. They make really good pets, but do need a careful, specialized diet to prevent them from getting too fat.
serato 5 years ago
I looked up felonious opossum and it took me quite a moment to unsee the emu and see the opposum 😂
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Mascha Claessens 5 years ago
This "cat" definitely looks weird. For a "cat". :D
Load More Replies...The founder of My House, Not My Cat told us that there are 3 admins who monitor the posts and she also went into detail about the rules that members of the group have to follow.
“We do have rules that they [the posts] have to be group-specific, and we decline some that aren't. Other animals, for example, maybe funny but we want to be specific. Our rules are: it has to be your house (or yard, or deck, or work) and it has to be not your cat (we call them NMCs, for Not My Cat). We do accept ‘My Cat, Not My House’ because we have found that sometimes neighbors text pictures of people's cats in their house. It's kind of turned around, but the same concept.”
#4
My House, Not My Cat
I live in Phoenix, AZ.
In February 2019, we saw an orange blob on the house camera feeding from the feral cat feeding bowl. *start photos top left*
I posted on the Nextdoor app “hey, is this your cat?”... no reply for about two weeks so I kept posting daily pics. Short story, I finally found his owner and she said “yep, that’s my cat.” But Sam... he just would not stop hanging around our house - day in and day out... he would get in my car, he would lay on our doormat to be sure to not miss our arrivals, and many days of watch him on the ring doorbell sitting - staring.
I finally let him in. We called him Cinnamon. And he loved his new home. LOVED. I called the owner and she said “he chose you.”
We brushed him, he really blossomed and played and slept with the other pets.
I would post funny instagram stories of “random not my cat” things and multiple Facebook posts of “look at this crazy neighbors cat.”
In November, he grew ill, so I called his owner and said “Sam is sick... I just wanted you to know.”
My husband and I took him to the vet and they gave him a few days to live... so we went through his bucket list 1. Eat tuna, 2. sit in sunny window on forbidden kitchen counter, and finally 3. lay outside under the big tree where we brought him Squeeze Up treats and bowls of ice water.
Cinnamon/Sam lasted a week - kidney failure.
Sometimes - my house, not my cat... just isn’t what it seems. I still miss that freeloading fool. *end photos bottom right* November 2019 Love couldn’t save him
Elizabeth Rolando 5 years ago
Who's crying? I'm not crying. The damn onion ninjas are back again!
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Steve Barnett 5 years ago
Cats give you the happiest days of your life, however also the saddest day. RIP Cinnamon/Sam.
Liseanne Rolwing 3 years ago
I would've done more - had I known how short his time with us was going to be.
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#5
This Is Crumpet. This Is My House. It Is Not My Cat
Crumpet sits on my decking each and every morning and stares through the door awaiting his daily tribute.
He'll pretty much consume anything.
Biscuits, leftovers, a small child, the soul of a loved one... whatever.
All hail our super fluffy ginger overlord.
Jason Strickland 5 years ago
'the soul of a loved one'... Haha 😂 Love the Panda people, we have the same demented alien like sense of humor.
Katie Bell 5 years ago
Yep here at bored panda we all have demented humour like that one time someone had a snake costume and someone comments I'll give them candy and maybe my family as a tribute 😂
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Christy Smith 5 years ago
This is exactly how my cat went from being called 'Nugget' to 'Chubs'. She apparently was making rounds around our neighborhood. I saw Nugget walking towards our neighbor's as the lady was getting ready to walk in, and heard her say, "Hey there, are you coming in for a visit" and that's all she wrote.
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Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago
We heard funny noises on our roof at night. Could not figure out what was going on. Turns out we have a cat living on our roof. My son feeds him now and pets him every day. I guess we have a cat now too
Carol Sage 5 years ago
Ginger cats are the best and their disapproving stares quite majestic. I think it's a ploy to get more. More cuddles, more tributes....more souls.
Kate S 5 years ago
Have my first ginger kitten and yes- he does have the disapproving stare down to a T ... only 3 months old
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#6
I Opened My Front Door Today, And A Flea-Covered, Cuddly, Sweetheart Came Running In
I was in such shock that I first thought one of my own was getting out! She's currently trapped in the bathroom being an adorable kitten, and tomorrow we go to the vet. My dog is already hoping we keep her
UPDATE!!! SHE HAD A CHIP!!! Her family lost her almost 2 Years Ago!!!! Mom was in TEARS. I'm so very selfishly sad, but I just made a whole family incredibly happy
T W 5 years ago
That is just awesome. It's incredible when these things happen. The pain of not knowing what happened would have burned at that family's minds for all that time. You have facilitated a miracle and as an owner of a "missing" kitty, I love reading things like this and hold out hope mine will come home one day too.
Courtney LeDroit 5 years ago
That's so sad, not knowing is the worst part. I hope your kitty comes home.
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Sly Cooper 5 years ago
2 years missing? I can't imagine how happy they must have been to see her again :)
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Our office had a kitten. We kept him indoors. One day we just...never saw him again. We called Animal Control, checked the roadside, etc. Never found any sign of him. So in the total absence of any evidence, we decided that a New Yorker picked him up and took him home, and now he's living it up in a high-rise.
She continued: “Also, the cats have to be a surprise. At least the first post—people give updates on NMCs all the time. We have some favorites: Matthew, The Squatter Kitty, and Felix.”
Stephanie said that Felix lives in her hometown and visits a good friend of her’s. “She had no idea I ran this group but just started posting pictures of him on her personal page.”
According to the founder, random cats popping up and meowndering into your home is far more common than most people would think.
#7
First Photo: This Was Not My Cat, He Just Entered My House And Slept In My Bed Second Photo: Now He Climbs Me Third Photo: He's Definitively My C A T T O Now
#8
This Is Swirl Who Was My Cat, The Kitten Is Not. He Loved Kittens And Would Steal People's Kittens And Bring Them Home. He's No Longer With Us So I Miss Those Days Of Coming Home To A Random Kitten In The House
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
My cat was stealing the toys of the german shepherd in the beighbour’s yard. That was easier to throw back over the fence... or to keep..
Teresa Spanics 5 years ago
AWW 😭 Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear sweet Swirl 😭
#9
It Only Took A Few Months For Amelia Pond To Go From “My House, Not My Cat” To “How’d You Get So Fat?!?”
For more than 20 years we’d been a dogs-only family. One day about 4 1/2 years ago, Amelia decided it was time to change that. She randomly showed up at our house, super skinny but otherwise very healthy...and then never left We really think she was dumped, because she was SO super friendly and *completely* unafraid of people...she SPRINTED inside the house the moment we opened the door, and jumped in our laps! Now she’s living as a cat should be, rotund and lazy and happy
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
We live on a dead end street that backs up to a wooded area. Needless to say, our (now, with the recent addition of a kitten who was about six weeks old and barely 1 lb when she was dumped—-all by herself!!—-by people for whom the nicest thing I can call them is a******s) four cats and one dog were all dumped and rescued off the street.
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
You'll have to start calling it a 'live end street'!
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“We get people all the time who join and say, ‘I probably won't post anything because I won't get that lucky’ and then, poof! There's a strange cat in their house.”
The Facebook group is open to anyone who agrees to follow the rules. That includes common sense things like being nice and not sharing viral photos.
“If people are nasty or complain or jump all over someone for something, they are yeeted. But most people behave themselves and it's a fun group.”
#10
This Is My Glass Of Water, This Is My House, This Is Not My Cat Drinking My Water In My House , This Is My Neighbours Cat Ted!
#11
This Is My Bathroom.... This Is Not My Cat! This Is My Neighbours Cat Ted!
Laurie 5 years ago
My good boi, Goose, doing one of his finest impressions from the Titanic. 7342869D-C...0-jpeg.jpg 
#12
I Was Told To Come Here And Tell Y’all About What Happened Over The Last 12 Hours At My House, With This Cat That Is Not My Cat, And Now These Kittens That Are Not My Kittens Or Her Kittens
So about 1:00 this morning, I went outside and this cat, that is not my cat, meows, so I call it, and it comes right to me. Now first, we have dogs, lots of dogs, and 2 are neighbors’ dogs that live outside, and yet somehow, this tiny cat just strolls right up and none of the dogs even move. Second, we live in the country and we know all our neighbors and their cats, and this is not their cat. Third, when I pick her up, it’s apparent that she has had kittens recently.
So now I’m standing outside at 1:00 AM, holding this very friendly cat that has apparently been dumped at my house, and is somehow magical and able to sneak past sleeping dogs. But now I have to carry her past the 2 outside dogs and the 6 inside dogs to get her somewhere safe....
She is absolutely fine with the whole thing. Stays snuggled in my arms. Purrs. I’m not convinced that this is real, that I’m not dreaming. So I feed the magic cat and start looking for kittens. Y’all, I searched for nearly 7 straight hours. I even enlisted my Terrier mix in the hunt. (She could find baby mice in a snowstorm with earmuffs on.) I even walked the property playing kittens meowing sounds on my phone.
So this is the bad news, we live in the country and the likelihood of the babies being ok with all the predators here is slim, and she may have been dumped without them. So I am not giving up looking, but now I’ve got a potential surrogate mom cat. And y’all, I’ve bottlefed kittens and if there’s a chance for a surrogate, trust me, worth it.
I reached out to my rescue friends and managed to get her lined up to be a surrogate mom to 3 orphaned kittens before noon. Unfortunately, the vet check showed that she has a lot of parasites and she’s going to have to wait 3 days before she can meet her new babies. But the vet said she should still be able to feed the babies then. So now this cat that is not my cat is not at my house anymore, she’s getting well so she can meet the kittens that are not her kittens. Told you she was magic. And I need a nap.
T W 5 years ago
That's going above and beyond. The mother didn't try to go anywhere to get them? I know with the first litter my cat had she never let them out of her sight and would hide them all kinds of places. However she got to you, she clearly got to the right person who could see she has a higher purpose. It's wonderful you have the knowledge and ability to help little babies like this. I hope mama is happy looking after her adopted babies.
LoL.alpaca 5 years ago
The babys mightve died during birth its been known to happen if the mother isnt physicly equipped they could all die (including the mother so if this is the case its weird she didnt die either even though im very happy she didnt :) )
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
The kittens probably got new homes and, instead of simply getting mama fixed, they dumped her so that—-in their pea brains—-they can dump the work that goes into getting more kittens adopted on someone else. I just don’t understand people who adopt animals then never get them fixed, or get all their necessary shots, or take them to the vet when they’re sick. I mean, ffs. Do they neglect their human children that much too? Come to think of it, I wouldn’t be too surprised to find out that they did. Glad she’s safe now, and will have some babies to love. When it come to her “magic” with the dogs, you would be amazed at how cats—-even tiny kittens—-can totally be the boss of a pack of huge tough dogs. Size ain’t everything when it comes to being leader of the pack!
Paw Paw 5 years ago
We're hoping her kittens got new homes. I'm a little doubtful about anyone that could take such a sweet animal and dump her off instead of caring for her. This is how we now have four cats. So let's thing Good Thoughts for them ...
Load More Replies... Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Thank you cor what you did. Besides this is absolutely georgous lady calico cat
#13
My Mom Sent Me This, Neither Of These Cats Belong To My Parents
JessG 5 years ago
"And, yezz Mistah Bond, zoonah or laytah you have to come in"
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glowworm2 5 years ago
"Remember, our deal, Fred? Once you got into the humans' home, you had to let me in too!"
#14
My Cat. Not My House
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Reminds me of stories of people with two families that don’t know about each other. Until they do know, that is. Then the fit really hits the shan!
#15
I Went To My Kitchen To Get My Washing Out Of The Machine And Feed My Cats, But Walked Into Five Cats In My Kitchen. I Only Have Three!
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
3 or 5 ? Im sure you counted wrong and in reality you always was having 5, you Just did not knew about it.
Valerie Page 5 years ago
This is a typical English kitchen. Little country little houses little kitchens. It's really funny hear you all discussing us. Lots of us use old china as cat food dishes. Ever heard of "Waste not Want not" ? Can't help loving you despite envy though x
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#16
This Is Mr. Black. He Is Our Neighbours Cat Who Visits Us Every Day. He Is Not Ours But He Thinks He Is!! Here He Is Doing The Biggest Blep. He Has A Natural Snaggletooth
Dynein 5 years ago
That tooth... are you sure the cat isn't bothered by the tooth? Obviously not your cat, but the way it digs into his snout, I'm side-eying the neighbors...
Lsai Aeon 5 years ago
I'm a vet nurse. If that tooth was bothering him he wouldn't be grooming himself and look really unkempt and unhealthy. This guy looks really happy and healthy
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
A snaggletoothed, slightly cross-eyed, angular, and older-looking black cat! There’s a series of stories to be written here, with Mr Black as the central character. Just a suggestion...
Paw Paw 5 years ago
Mr B looks like and Oriental Shorthair - they come in all colors, even solids.
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MrTree1779 5 years ago
Black cat with a weird canine tooth? My grandparents had one too. Her name was "Fang".
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Angular, snaggletoothed, slightly cross-eyed, blep-faced, ol’ Mr Black should be the main character in a series of children’s books. Just a suggestion.
#17
I Left The Door Open A Moment Too Long When I Got Home One Day And This Little Goob Sprinted Inside, Circled The Living Room, And Plopped On The Floor
The first pic is what I sent to my family asking what to do about a random cat in the apartment. I lured him back outside with a packet of salmon, and all he wanted was cuddles and to go back inside.
So yeah, that’s the story of how I got adopted. He still takes very good care of me to this day
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Kitty seems to be part raccoon. Lucky you to be adopted by such a rare creature.
Seabeast 5 years ago
I thought of one of those Madagascar lemurs with the striped tails.
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Cathy Porter 5 years ago
My cat sploots like that. He starts out in a perfect sploot, but when he's ready to get up, he brings one leg up and thinks about it. Then he's up and gone.
Load More Replies... Nancy Bernard 5 years ago
That is one absolutely gorgeous cat!!! He looks like he is mixed with a special breed. I LOVE his markings!
#18
Okay, So About A Week Or So Ago I Had Just Gotten Home From Work When I Hear A Meow At My Apartment Door
I open the door to check out the noise and this orange baby comes walking in like ‘cool, I live here now’. I already have two cats and a large dog but this new one is walking about with no issues or fighting. I figure I’ll take him to the vet and see if he has a chip in the morning and go to bed. Flash forward to the vets office and he has a chip! Hooray!! I reach out to the owners and within 30 minutes they call me and agree to meet. I arrive with the orange baby who is currently not happy with his car ride and is now hiding in my lap while we wait for his mom. She shows up. We get out of the cars, I’m holding the kitty, we’re doing small talk, she’s reaches out to pet him. And then she pulls her hand back and says, “You know, he’s been missing for about 3 weeks. I don’t think I want him back.” And gets in her car and drives away. It was heartbreaking. So my house not my cat has become my house my cat through a very sad tale of events
FloC 5 years ago
I guess the cat left to find a better home for a reason. Glad he succeeded !
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Jessica Cole 5 years ago
Wtf is this story real? Who would go through all the trouble of not only microchipping, but agreeing to meet, then ACTUALLY MEETING, and being like, "You know what? F**k this cat."
Tiffany 5 years ago
We had the same thing happen w/a dog. He followed my husband on a golf course. He checked with the pro shop and they said he'd been hanging around for weeks. My husband knows better than leaving him behind so he brings him home. We had him checked for a chip...no luck there. We post signs ALL OVER the area. A couple of days go by and a lady calls to tell me that it's their dog but they don't really want him back. But if we can't keep him then she guesses she will take him. My response was that will not be necessary and WTF is wrong with you?! Unfortunately we couldn't keep him with the four dogs we already had.... one of them being a deaf Pitt. So we contacted a rescue and agreed to foster until he could be placed with a family that he deserved. He now has an amazing life and goes on runs and hikes with his new human.
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Eunice Probert 5 years ago
Only three weeks and she doesn't want him back? The cat was very clever in getting as far away as possible fro her.
Gemma Saleh 5 years ago
Maybe she did want him but she wanted a cat that wanted her. She took the rejection personally. But it was definitely a win for the kitty.
E A M 5 years ago
I will never understand how people can "not want" a pet any more... I'm so glad that this boy found himself a new family!
Sherry Miller 5 years ago
It took him three weeks to find the right family, He won.
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My House. My Coffee Table. Not My Cat
This gorgeous boy ‘lives’ 3 houses down. He’s not allowed inside his house and is always outside roaming, day or night. So now ‘Carl’ enjoys the good life at ours. He will pop back to his house late afternoon, bring back a fresh chicken wing and put it in his bowl and eat it here. Absolute legend
EA 5 years ago
Why have a pet if you don’t want them in your house? Thank you for being kind to this lovely kitty!
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
That's insane. I hate people like that. Average lifespan of an outdoor cat, 2-5 years. inside, 18-20 years. See the difference.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Wow ! I think he adds up the final touch to your decor and coffe table
Jodie Johnson 5 years ago
No, this gorgeous boy lives with you and just snags the odd chicken wing at the house 3 doors down.
Nancy Bernard 5 years ago
Good for you, outdoor cats don't live nearly as long as keeping your pet inside! One of our cats lived to be 22 years, and I lost two when they were 17 years old. This boy is beautiful, I don't think I would allow him to roam around outside! He's picked you, he apparently loves you, and he isn't going anywhere! You're very lucky!
#20
My Carport, Not My Cat
Mittens is a stray thats fixed in our neighborhood who always runs to me when I come home, I have two insulated shelters for her outside since its cold. She gets fed 6-7 times a day between me and the old lady next door! Very loving, always jumps up on my shoulders. She’s a part of my daily routine! I always check on her multiple times a day, and 2-3 times a night to make sure she’s comfy in her shelter. I’m ordering her a collar to officially adopt her, and if I ever move she’s coming with me! Working cats need love too!
CFrance 5 years ago
She's probably a TNR cat--trapped, neutered, released.
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Nancy Bernard 5 years ago
You are definitely a wonderful young man. "You can judge a man's character by the way he treats animals!" Your girlfriend or wife is very lucky!
#21
Soooo, This Is My Car, That Is Not My Cat
He belonged to the neighbor, but she never let him in the house, so I created a place for him in my garage. I left the windows down one night, this is what I came to the next morning.
I haven’t seen him in close to two months, when today, I see him up for adoption on a cat rescue site listed as a tripod (he recently lost a leg). They called him Sammy , which was the name of my neighbor’s cat. I’m so excited to have found him again. So, I put in an application to adopt him. Maybe he’ll actually be my cat after all
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Why do people have a cat and never let him/her into the house? Cats need homes too.
LittleMissPanda 5 years ago
That was my case :( grandma never allowed pets inside. We could only have cats outside. It is considered normal in some (most?) rural areas that cats are around the house but you don't let them in because of parasites and hairs everywhere. To compensate for my childhood, I have 2 fluffballs living with me in my flat now :)
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Jaye Keith 5 years ago
Maybe I'm in the minority vote here but I've never been able to understand why or how people let their cats out, at night or otherwise. We have three cats and I could never let them outside on their own. I have all rescues, two from the street and one saved on her day of doom. I guess if we lived on a few acres or a farm...., no, I wouldn't let them outdoors.
Kiss Army 5 years ago
I agree totally! I have six rescues that have never stepped foot outside! Even when we take them to the vet, they are in a carrier all the way to the car and back... I don't take chances with my fur babies!
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#22
The Mama Cat Who Had Babies In My Garden Shed. She's Ultra Friendly And Her Babies Are Thriving! We've Got A Few Friends Interested In Adopting Them, But I Think We *might* Keep Them
Livvy-Rose Richards 5 years ago
Such cuties ❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍 I would keep them alll
Livvy-Rose Richards 5 years ago
So yeah I would keep all of them. Mum included.
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T W 5 years ago
It never ceases to amaze me how so many different varieties of kitties can come from one cat at the same time. My black and white cat had a black and white shorthair kitten and a longhaired tortoiseshell kitten in the same litter. She then went on to have 3 white kittens and 1 all black kitten in her second (and final) litter. We kept three and gave the other three to a family who wanted three kittens.
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
Kitties can get pregnant by multiple partners. Quite the swingers, they are.
Load More Replies... Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful golden cat mother. Very rare color ! Lucky you. And thanks for what you are doing! If she is friendly, she most surely has been dumped, probably because she was pregnant
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Wow, you sure got the variety pack of cats! Pretty much one of each. Easy to tell them apart, unlike most litters.
katboxjanitor 5 years ago
Mama had quite the evening or two! I hope the daddy(ies) get neutered soon.
Nancy Bernard 5 years ago
Wow! Both kittens are gorgeous as well as mama! I've always been enamoured with white cats, although I have had three gingers and loved them all very much.
#23
My GF Ask Me Why Did I Put A White Cat In Our Laundry Room, Didn't Know What She Was Talking A Out, Send Me The Pic Felt In Love With Cat, Cat Is Now Part Of The Family
Omag 5 years ago
Poor boy looks like he's been on the streets for a long time. Now he gets to rest with a loving family. A real happy ending
Jaybird3939 5 years ago
I'm so happy you're keeping her. She looks scared and lonely. Some good snuggles and great food will make her feel loved.
#24
I Do Have A Cat, He's The Cat On The Left. The Cat On The Right Is Not My Cat. He Would Very Much Like To Be My Cat. I Too Would Also Like Him To Be My Cat. My Actual Cat Disagrees With All Of This, And So Do His Owners
Cindy Goode 5 years ago
They will eventually get used to each other. I have 3 adult rescued cats & none were happy with each new cat. But they are fine now-not good buddies but peaceful. :)
Just another bot 5 years ago
You are in a delicate position, I wouldn't like to be in your shoes haha
#25
My Deck, Not My Cat Or Dog!! My Neighbor's Pets Came To Visit Me This Morning!!
Courtney LeDroit 5 years ago
Right? Is it normal for a cat's eyes to looks so... soulful?
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#26
My Stroller, Not My Cat. This Is Ralph. Ralph Decided He Wanted To Hitch A Ride Around The Neighborhood
Amanda Sherland 5 years ago
Dang it! I always tried to get my cats to ride down there when I was walking the baby- yes, I'm a dork- but they never would. Cool cat there...
Steve Cruz 5 years ago
Read about a college kid up in Boulder who bought a bike with a kiddie carrier. He uses it to haul things -- and noticed cars stay a safe distance away. Double Win. He took pictures of all the critters who climbed into the carrier between errands. Sometimes he's getting ready to leave and they jump out. Sometimes he takes them along.
#27
This Beautiful Girl Visits Almost Every Day For Breakfast! We’ve Named Her “Magic”
SJM 5 years ago
This picture is Photoshoppen - look around the edges, especially around the head and back feet. No clue why tho...
Julija Nėjė 5 years ago
Hello, yes it certainly looks like it's fake, but it's actually a 3D pic, here's the original source, so you can see for yourself :)) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1779351722319418/permalink/2663892077198707 (Post Editor)
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#28
My House... Not My Cat...
THIS is Tux! His family moved in behind us late last year & he comes to watch us through our glass door multiple times a day, for hours at a time. He waits patiently for one of my two cats to come out OR for my youngest (arm pictured) to deliberately open the screen door to let him in.
Paw Paw 5 years ago
Yes, they are. Too many people think they're just furry little idiots that eat, sleep, poop, and kill things. . Cats are the most awesome animal ever.
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Marcia Leonard 5 years ago
Tux was our neighbor too! He came to visit our deck daily and visited with our inside cat Dante as well! So good to see he is alive and well! I posted a couple of pics of Tux on this topic today!
#29
Last Year We Met This Orange Goofball While Walking Our Dog, Justin
Justin is NOT a fan of cats and usually will chase or lunge at them when given the chance. Well to this little guy, it mattered not. He wouldn’t be intimidated and insisted that he and Justin would be friends. After a few weeks this was the case. Justin was won over. Then, he turned his attention to my wife and I. Gordon, as my wife named him, started stopping by the house to say hello. This progressed to stopping by for a bite to eat and a place to sleep for a couple hours. We found out that this was his MO up and down the block. He didn’t really belong to anyone, he wandered freely in and out of houses and was fed and offered places to sleep wherever.
Several months later we came home from a week away and poor Gordon was on front step of our house looking VERY ill. I took him to the vet and they told me he had a kidney issue that would require IV fluids for the next week. So dutifully Gordon and I went to the vet and they’d hook his little arm up to an IV and he’d curl up in my lap and let it happen. The vet said that she wished all her feline patients were as willing and accommodating as Gordon.
After his health scare, Gordon got back to doing what he did best and ate/slept/caroused around the neighborhood. Then in January of last year he went missing. No one in the neighborhood knew anything of his whereabouts. It was and remains an absolute crusher for me. He was the sweetest little orange guy and I’m sure that he came to me when he was sick because he knew I would help him.
I can only hope that someone said, “This cat is too awesome to live on the streets!” and took him in forever. Regardless, my heart aches knowing that I’ll likely never see him again. Gordon, I hope you’re out there curled up on someone’s couch enjoying your best life. Miss you my friend!
Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
Yes, we had a similar story. We thought someone had broken in and let one of our indoor cats out. Turns out he was the neighbourhood tart. We fed him, the dog loved him (our cats didnt love the dog). He hung around for years bringing us presents, dead half chewed frogs, huge rats, and an enormous fish. Any way, one day this man came to our house and asked if we looked after a big ginger cat. My kids said yes and he told them that he passed away in his room as the cat was actually his.
Great Panda Mamu 5 years ago
Nice of the man to tell everyone. It couldn't have been easy for him.
Load More Replies... Karen Johnston 5 years ago
No offense, but this is why cats need to be indoors. Too many unknowns out there. Communicable disease, predators, cars, bad humans.
Christy Smith 5 years ago
It's impossible to do once they've had the grass under their feet and the sun beating on them as they lie sprawled out. They become depressed when you take it away, and new cats always try to make a break for it because they're dying to see what's behind that big door their hooman keeps going through. Mine were very unhappy when we moved to an apt where going out will never be an option. I finally relented and now leave the balcony door open, running up my heating and A/C charges so they can have a little freedom. We're on the 3rd floor, and they know to stay put on the balcony.
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
So good of you to go for the vet expenses. Gordon made the right choice..
Vex Boxx 5 years ago
Yeah, why didn't they keep the cat they think is so awesome that they hope someone keeps.
Load More Replies... Marcellus the Third 5 years ago
Why not microchip cat at the vet? Very cheap (vs. week of IV), and good chance of getting info back.
#30
My Flat, Not My Cat
Tigger, month six (lol). One day in summer we left our front door open and in came Tigger. We called the number on the tag, met his real parents (one street over), and we thought that was that. Wrong! Tigger comes over twice a day minimum, sleeps over, the whole bit. We are HIS pets
Livvy-Rose Richards 5 years ago
A tabby... Fond memories of a tabby here! Died years back. But I think he came back....
#31
Our Resident Stray With A Hedgehog Friend Visiting At Dusk
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
She's so fluffy and well groomed - I bet she's been visiting a lot of homes!
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#32
Is This How One Acquires A Cat?
Dynein 5 years ago
Well, many people deliberately get cats by adopting from the shelter or taking in someone else's unexpected kittens (mistakes do happen, and some cats mature before the recommended age for spaying), but I know of to families who were chosen by the cat... it's really fairly common. I know people admire the unconditional love of dogs, but I often feel sorry for those dogs... with most cats, you can be pretty certain they made a choice at some point. They don't stay because their instinct tells them to be loyal no matter what - they stay because they really think you are a good owner!
Hafida 5 years ago
I have one for over 2 years, my neighbor knows and doesn’t mind. He doesn’t want to leave my house. Now I have 1 my own and one lease.
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Oh, my child. There are a myriad of ways to acquire a cat. Yes, this is one of them. Consider yourself one of the chosen.
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
<3 <3 <3 I had a female who looked like this one - Satanna - her mother was feral, and trust me so was she for the first 3 weeks as a kitten trapped in my bedroom. Came to trust me and would ONLY answer to her name and would ONLY come to me.
#33
I Had An Unexpected Vistor This Evening. He Is Welcome To Join My Social Bubble Any Time He Wishes
Marea Lewis 4 years ago
He should be named Phantom (of the Opera) since he’s wearing a partial mask.
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“Crap. You caught me. I was planning to sit on your lap & surprise you.”
#34
My Baby’s Bassinet, Not My Cat
#35
My Dog, My Couch. Not My Cat
Eunice Probert 5 years ago
I had a cat, Puddy, who loved to pop in next door and visit their old dog. The two of the would curl up on the sofa together.
Nancy Bernard 5 years ago
That is adorable, and the dog doesn't seem to mind one bit!!! They planned this, pup wants a sibling and he chose this kitty!
#36
Why Do Neighbourhood Cats Always Come To My House
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
There’s just something about you they like. You must make them feel secure and loved. That’s really not such a bad thing, after all.
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Congratulations! Your house is a cat magnet. Years ago, I had four neighbourhood cats on my front lawn. A man passed by, looked at them, and then at me. I said, "They're not my cats. They just like to hang out here." His reply: "Sure, they're not your cats..." as if I were some crazy cat lady. Sadly, most of the kitties have since passed on. I have two of my own now, but I do miss the old gang.
Floor Kraaier 5 years ago
I asked myself the same question, then I find out my girlfriend feeds the neighbourhood cats smoked chicken! ;)
Christine Ladyman 5 years ago
I attract all the strays. Where I lived before, a friend told me she thought there must be a tiny sign somewhere, saying, Need a New Home? Try No.38!
#37
I Just Bought A House. It Apparently Came With A Cat. No One Told Me. I Don’t Even Have A Sofa Yet, But I Have A Pet? My House, Not My Cat
GFSTaylor 5 years ago
Some friends bought a house - the sellers moved to a new place a couple of steets away. One of their cats kept returning to his old house, now occupied by my friends. It was Charlie's house, regardless of who actually owned it. So my goth friends ended up adopting the blackest cat ever and it ended happily ever after.
Cassie 5 years ago
My neighbors moved out and left their cat behind. New neighbors have moved in. When the Covid is over, I'll ask them if they've met their cat yet.
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
That's ghastly. How can someone just leave their pet? It boggles the mind.
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Yes. You have a cat. All the best people do. Enjoy all the fun years ahead with your floof!
Heather Dennis 5 years ago
You are definitely wrong about that! A house that comes with a cat is really a good buy
Marsha Brown 5 years ago
That's called "value added", and consider it a bargain. You didn't have to pay extra for the amenity.
#38
My Bed. Not My Cat. Left The Front Door Open And Came Into My Room To Find This Kitty
Samantha Lomb 5 years ago
Given you left the front door open this is likely the best thing you could have come home to
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
Hello - what's your name? Do you live here now? I'd like it if you did <3 :-)
#39
Kevin Doin A Heckin Protest. Kevin Is Not My Cat, But I’m Trying To Convince Him To Be My Cat. We Do This Everyday. One Day He’s Gonna Surrender To My Love, Damnit. For Now He Just Uses Me For Food, And I’ll Take It
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
It will happen... when he is no more young and restless. Or trap and neuter... less dangers awaiting for him before he calms down.
Al Joy 5 years ago
Trap, neuter and notch Kevin's ear. Then he'll come around.
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
We’ve all had crushes on people like that. Some of us have had crushes on animals like Kevin too. Love conquers all, eventually. Kevin will move in. Just be patient with him.
Laurie 5 years ago
Kevin will come around. My sister has a knack for kitties, and she made shelters for two feral outside. She’d keep the back doorwall open after about 8mth or so, and “Chester” slowly started acclimating. He’d come right up to the door. A month or so later, he’d come juuust into the kitchen. Then it was downstairs, too. After about 1.5yrs, Chester was the official ruler of the house for about 8/9 years until he peacefully passed away. “Charlie” never would trust enough, but was taken care of until he passed away. She’d even take him to the vet for shots and when she noticed he started loosing weight when he shouldn’t have been. It was cancer, and too late to help him. She put him down, but at least he had someone there with him, that cared.
#40
This Is Sharon. Sharon Would Sneak In The House On A Daily Basis And Pretend To Be Asleep When We Had To Escort Her Out. Sharon Is Not Our Cat, Nor Do We Know If She Is Actually Called Sharon
Andrew McFarlane 5 years ago
Clever Sharon feigning sleep! Cats are such characters...
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Azure Adams 5 years ago
Oh just keep her!!!! She clearly loves and trusts you! What's your problem with having Sharon as a roommate?!
Thomas Ewing 5 years ago
The house is rather large, and this happens daily! Several flights of stairs. The cat came back...lol
Marcus Stalder 5 years ago
Pretending to be asleep! Priceless I didn't know cats would do that.
#41
My House... 3 Generations Of Not My Cats
Started feeding the mom/now grandma in the front 2 years ago. she has now raised her offspring & their offspring on my porch
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Great colors ! Consider having them fixed. I knowit is expensive but there will be a humongous problem soon
#42
My Bowl, Not My Cat. She Has Broken In Three Times So Far And I Think She Won Tonight
#43
That Is My House, That Is My Lap, That Is Not My Cat. I Was Just Minding My Own Business When A Cat Turned Up And Made Himself Comfy... On My Lap
Omag 5 years ago
I am actually pretty sure that cats senses love. When in group of friends, feral cats always approach me.
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Though I love the stories about cats mysteriously appearing inside people’s houses and making themselves comfy, I have to wonder at the people who are puzzled by it, when they’re the ones who left doors or windows without screens wide open so the cats had a way to get in, in the first place. They should all consider themselves lucky it was only friendly cats that came in.
#44
My House But Not My Cat. But Let Me Tell You, He Shows Up For His Meal Everyday At 7pm. We Shall Call Him Cheetoh
I talked to the neighbor and apparently he was born under the bush outside the house about 8 months ago and his siblings didn’t make it. Apparently he’s just stuck around. He only lets my neighbor and I get near him.
T W 5 years ago
He survived for a reason. One day you'll find out what that reason is. He's special and will make a difference to your life.
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
That the Universe bless your words. How beautiful.
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#45
Double Trouble ~ My Garden, Not My Cats
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
But such a beautifully matched pair; one with beauty marks, the other with a mustache and goatee!
#46
The Tabby Boy Inside Is My Cat, Tabby Boy Outside Is Taking The Piss
Dynein 5 years ago
Love the expressions. Cat indoors looks suspicious and doubtful, with a definite hint of contempt, while the cat outdoors doesn't give a f*ck. At all.
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Or the outside cat is a little goofball and the inside cat is like “WTF is wrong with you”?
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My House Not My Cat ... Merlin Has A Makeover
I couldn’t bear watching poor Merlin trying to get comfy yesterday, trying to groom his ‘matted beyond hope’ fur - so, I’ve sacrificed my bestest crochet snippers, grabbed a huge bag of treats, put my ‘big girl pants’ on and stepped up to do the right thing (I’ve been terrified of hurting him) ...
Merlin now is minus quite a few matts. He actually lay there for a good 10 mins before a paw the size of a side plate plonked onto my arm (no claws) and he chirped to say ‘enough’.
I thought that was it ... but no, he only asks for a tummy rub and then ROLLS OVER so I can do the other side!!!
It may not look a lot in the picture but it means the world to me - Merlin now has a ‘bare bit’ on his side that no longer pulls when he moves - he looks like Tatty Ted bless him.
I won’t be able to do them all, but I’ll get as many as I safely can when he lets me. Let’s face it, there are some places no self respecting kitty will let you snip near - even for treats.
I’m learning to read his body language and tail twitches so that I don’t do too much at a time.
I’m just thankful for his trust and the rapport that lets us work together on this xx
Merlin is also ‘part Hobbit’ - he’s loves Second Breakfast (I haven’t broken it to him that it’s actually what he didn’t finish at First Breakfast - covered from the fridge - who am I to burst his bubble).
T W 5 years ago
I had a longhaired cat as a kid and he would slice you open if you tried brushing him (I still have scars). He used to get matted and uncomfortable so each Summer our vet would shave him for us. He enjoyed being matt free and cool over Summer and would make it through the year before needing his next trip to the barber!
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Oh, he's beautiful and so comfy now. This was such a kind thing to do.
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Back before the topical flea treatments were invented, dogs and cats were given flea dips, especially during summer. If you had the vet do it, you dropped them off in the morning and picked them up in the afternoon. I had a big old long-haired tomcat named Alfie, who had been a street tough when I adopted him. Took him right to the vet for his first bath, flea dip, and grooming. Got a call later that morning, asking for permission to give Alfie a sedative to finish the process, as he had already torn up the bathing room, and attacked not only his bathers, but the other cats being bathed at the other tubs, and their bathers! I gave permission. When I picked him up, the vet gave me a bottle with little half-pills of sedative, and instructions for how long before bringing him in for his next flea dip to give him a dose, so he’d be good and sleepy by the time he got there. Believe me, when Revolution first came out, and the vet started carrying it, I snapped it up and old Alf never had a sedative or a flea dip again.
#48
There’s Obviously A Rumor About Free Food On Our Porch
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
The tribes, they are a-gatherin’. (I swear that’s a line from a song I heard a long time ago...)
#49
A Cute, Feral, Tuxedo Kitty Showed Up Around Where My Bus Is Parked
I named him Bo and then I realized Bo was in heat when she would do big screams every night outside my bus window.
Then she became Bo Derek
Bo Derek is in love with Lieutenant Dan and doesn’t understand why himbs not interested in her love. Lieutenant Dan lost one leg and his balls in the same day before I adopted him. Poor guy.
Bo Derek waits under a walnut tree for Dan several times a day.
Sometimes he plays hard to get. Sometimes he showers her with kisses.
I can’t get a date during the pandemic but Lieutenant Dan can!
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Just get Bo Derek fixed, in case one of Lt Dan’s buddies ever visits, and has the balls (pun intended) to try to seduce her away from Lt Dan.
#50
My Car, Not My Cat. I Knew Bugs Might Be A Risk When I Left The Window Cracked, But I Wasn't Prepared For Furrier Interlopers
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
That’s one big hairy bug! And now he’s YOUR big hairy bug. Actually, Bug would be a good name for him!
#51
On June 1st, We Tragically Lost Our Beloved Cat Charlie. We Haven’t Been Ready To Go Get Another Cat Since, Even Though We Had This Awful Missing Piece To Our Family
My 6 year old asks constantly when we are getting another cat and I tell him, “When it’s time for us to add another cat to the family, Charlie will send us one...” Well, this gorgeous thing showed up 2 nights ago. She sat in my lap in the yard for almost an hour before my husband pulled into the drive way and scared her off. And now she’s back and loving getting loved on!!!! I think she’s in love with my 6 year old! Our neighborhood is over run with feral cats and while I officially believe now (based on the matted fur) that she is feral-ish, I also think she wants to be loved on. She had a nice meal while she was getting loved on and I think it might be time to get her cat food if she’s going to continue to hang around!
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Time for cat food - let her in - neutering appointment to vet ... absoutely georgeous
#52
My Neighbor's Cat Is Obsessed With My Cats, Dogs And Daughter. But Today Took The Cake. The Front Door Was Closed Because It Rained So He Took A Scary Journey To See Where His Friends Were
#53
My Couch, Not My Cat. My Boyfriend Insists We Keep Him And Name Him Chowder
#54
My House, Not My Cat
I got here. He was on my porch. I unlocked the door and he barreled right the heck in. Took over my bed and is fast asleep. Turns out he has a nasty infected wound in his back foot. Something tore his inner toe from the rest of the foot. Stinks! To the vet at 4:45
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
You are a great person. You care. You don’t wash your hands of the suffering and look the other way, saying « it’s not my problem « or « i can,t save them all .. shrug .. ( but saving no one ) « This cat needed you and you responded. I sense a great relationship developping ...
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Puts me in mind of the story about the lion with a thorn in his paw!
#55
Came Home 3 Hours Ago. Started Dinner For My Kids, Fed My Cats, Put Food Outside For The 2 Feral Cats We’ve Been Feeding Recently. This Guy Was Waiting On My Back Porch
Scarfed down 3 cans of wet food like he hadn’t eaten in weeks. We make bed out on the front porch to keep him dry & warm. I walk into the living room a while later to see him relaxing on the couch with my oldest.
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
PSA: If you find a starving animal (or person, but hopefully not 😬) make sure not to give them a ton of food and water all at once/quickly. It can shock their system and the shock can kill them.
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
His face : i Live here now and IF you gonna complain i gonna call you karen and ignore you.
#56
So Yesterday I Ended A Toxic Relationship And My Best Friend Filled Me With Wine And Steak, Resulting In Me Sleeping On Her Pull Out Bed.woke Up This Morning, This Is Not My Cat, Not Her Cat. I Call Him Jovi And I Hope He Never Leaves
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
THIS is your new, non-toxic relationship. And Jovi will help you heal, and be true to you to the bitter end.
#57
I Call Him Porch Kitty. He Began Living Under My Back Deck When He Was A Baby Kitty
Lived there for two years before I finally gained his trust. When he first let me touch him he was skin and bones and the biggest head I've ever seen. Now after almost 6 months of allowing me to feed him, he is filled out, and while he will not come in the house (big dog scary) I have officially claimed him as ours. He has the best meaty head and cheeks ever!
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Hope he and your dog sign a peace treaty so he can finally live inside.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Big cheeks are attributes of male tomcats. Nature design because they battle and rip their face off in combat
#58
About 12 Months Ago This Little Fella Started Hanging Around My Van
Always interested what i was doing and would sit with me for hours while I was working on my van, little by little he snuck his way into my place and has certainly made himself comfy.......I've tried to find possible owners but nobody has claimed him so he has moved in full time and now goes by the name of Shadow as he is always by my side and sticking his nose into whatever I'm doing
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Our cat Smudge took that route into our family too. She started by visiting my husband in the garage when he was working on stuff out there.Turns out, she’s kind of a dog in a cat suit, and quickly became his little buddy. He even built her a little house to live in outside. However, Smudge has two habits that finally got her brought inside permanently. First, she was our yard’s resident serial killer. We’d find her victims all over the place, some of which looked like botched autopsies—-one we couldn’t even tell what animal it originally was (my vote was black rat snake). The gore really got to us, as we were the ones who had to dispose of the bodies. Second, when she started spending the night inside (after being injured in an overnight fight), she started doing “walkabouts” right around sundown. After one too many dinners going cold whIle we searched for her, the decision was made for Smudgy to be a permanent indoor cat. That was 10 years ago, and she’s a fat happy housecat now.
#59
My Kitchen, Not My L O R G E Cat
Omag 5 years ago
The gentle giant. Had one before, he was extremely affectionate
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Biljana Malesevic 5 years ago
I would love some kitty like this one to wander into my home! Just look how majestic this maine c**n is! He is in no way stray, he is lost.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Maine C**n !! Keep ! Feed ! They are like dogs .... but have no master. Will visit ALL the neighbourhood to look cute and be fed
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Wow we. Kitty looks to be in charge. That Maine C**n definitely looks like a mini lion. All because it’s cleaning itself.
#60
Was Cooking Sausages And Our Neighbour Thought They’d Join Us For Breakfast! We Nicknamed Him Sausage And Found Out About A Year Later That She’s A Girl Catto Called Larry. We Love Larry
#61
My Car, Not My Cat! This Sweety Made His/Her Presence Known About 5km From My House When I Was Almost At Work
T W 5 years ago
Looks like a chocolate tortie to me. I had one once. I have two standard ones now.
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Be sure not to lock the cat in your car! Either take them to work with you (if your job is let-friendly), or explain the situation to your boss, and take the little sweetie back home.
#62
My Driveway, Not My Cat. This Is Stubs (Guess Why)
So we share a drive with our neighbours and since we moved in April, there hasnt been a day where Stubs hasn't said hello in the morning on our way at to work or or a good day in the afternoon when we're coming home.
Thanks for being the highlight of my days Stubs
#63
My Porch, My Kittens (Grey Ones) Not My Orange Cat
He is the sweeeetest stray with the most grumbliest purr, and some days he'll let me sit and snuggle him and other days he acts like I'm the scariest creature he's ever encountered but I caught this pic out my duaghters bedroom window the other night and it just melts my heart he may not want to be a house cat but he sure loves the heck out of his house cat friends! Lol
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Eventually he will trust you. Who knows what happened in his dealings with people before ? If he approach house and humans, he has been with people before, and not feral. Daughters may look and sound differently than people who badly treated him or threw him away, so he is enticed by them.
#64
My Apartment, Not My Cat
A couple of weeks back, I noticed this guy out the back of our apartment block.
Thin, but not starving. Not neutered. And very feral.
I gave him a little food.
Fast forward two weeks and he's here every day for food at the same time, will allow me to scratch his forehead with one finger, and hangs out just inside my door.
He ate inside one time, and then decided to drag all the food outside piece by piece. He also enjoys drinking water from the filthy puddle outside, glaring at anyone who comes near him, and running frantically away from the toy I gently placed beside him.
I call him A-hole.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Has been mistreated before. He will trust you eventually and be very cuddly
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
A-hole like a*s hole ? Is this a joke ? I dont understand. English is not my Mother language. Maybe im missing something
#65
Uhhh I Was Just Sitting Here Petting Our Goats When This Fella Literally Walked Through The Door? Who Is He?
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
You cannot live only on goats. You need an orange cat too. God send
#66
My Gated Back Porch, Not My Cat
#67
My Car, Not My Cat....
Kiara Dowell [STUDENT] 5 years ago
looks like he hase ben sleeping there for more than one day
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Our Resident Stray Brought A Friend That’s A Mini Version Of Himself
#69
Getting Home From Work At 5am And Realising, That Indeed, This Is Not My Cat
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
He's made a deal with your cat - they'll never show up in the same place at the same time, so you'll think you still have only one...
#70
Someone Left Their Cube In My Driveway. Please Come Collect Your Cube
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Preferably keep if to no one. ! Its a magic cube. It enhances life
#71
My Cat Showing Off To One Of The Neighbourhood Girls That Comes By Sometimes
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago (edited)
“Hey baby. I have a home. Want to come over and be my forever sleepover woman?”
#72
I Was Sitting In My Car In The Garage And A Neighborhood Cat (Mr. Mean) Decided I Was Taking Too Long To Get Him His Treats. He Used To Be The Meanest Cat Ever, Thus His Name. I Had Him Tnrd And Now He’s A Big Mush
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Funny how quickly mean-looking, beat up, tough old street cats can turn into loving little cuddle bugs, isn’t it? Like they went through seven kinds of hell because they knew one day they’d finally find you and their one greatest dream—-their own personal hooman who would give them a safe cushy life and let them love you forever.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
Great of you for the neutering. You act responsible and caring. Long life to Mr Mean
Jodie Johnson 5 years ago
Good on you, the life of intact males on the street is bad, fights, wounds. Trap neuter release is a good program!!!! You can tell they tip the right ear so they don't get picked up again.
#73
I Came Home From Work To Two Cats In My House Today. The Thing Is... I Only Have One Cat
#74
I Have 2 Gingers And A Tortie I Was Suffering With Insomnia Last Night So At 1am Heading Downstairs To Watch Netflix. Was Greeting By My Baby Tortie Oats And A Second Tortie!? My Living Room, Not My Cat
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Oats must’ve needed a Tortie pal. You wouldn’t oblige him, so he went and got one himself! Message sent. And received.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
You maybe have a tortie but you dont have that kind. Lucky you now you have an assortment
#75
Final Instalment Of Plant Cat. He Is Peacefully Protesting The Removal Of His Plants From Their Pots, Albeit Grompily. But He Still Hangs Out On My Porch And Begrudgingly Lets Me Scritch His Ears
#76
My Yard, Not My Cat. We Named Her Angela And She Stole My Gel Pen!!
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
She’ll give it back if you adopt her. Well, no she won’t, but adopt her anyway.
#77
This Is My House. But.. That's Not My Cat. I've Never Seen This Man Before In My Life
#78
My Car, My Garage, My Lap, And The Boat. Not My Cat
I heard a meow in a house that has no cats and found himbs stuck in my garage. Himbs hung out with me for a couple hours and claimed my car, our boat, and my lap. Two days later, she got stuck in the garage again I think I have a new friend
EDIT: this cat belongs to some neighbors. They said she came over bc they leave her outside (has garage access) when they go out of town and they were out of town for those few days. I hate that they let her out, but at least she does have a home
Andraya Begley 5 years ago
I'm judging the neighbors hard. Ask some one to take care of the kitty while away!
Courtney LeDroit 5 years ago
Me too. Take care of your pets, they are members of the family not lawn furniture!
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Then offer to cat sit at your house whenever they’re away, so the cat can stay inside with you.
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Panther Has A Doppelgänger That Shows Up On Our Front Porch, He Just Looks Like A More Angular Version Of Her
T W 5 years ago
I have a black cat. My neighbour has a black cat and there is a stray black cat that hangs out the front of my place. My husband has to check with me that he's letting the right one in!
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
We have had the same phenomenon with all gray cats that are just the spit of our cat, Baz. In fact, a few years back, we thought Baz had somehow gotten outside (all our cats are indoor cats—-too many cars and predators outside). We were frantically trying to call and get him to come to us so we could get him back inside, and all he did was look at us like “who the hell are you nutjobs”? I turned to go inside and get some food to lure him, when what do I see but Bazzy looking out the screen door—-from inside the house—-at us. I yelled to my husband to come look at who I found! We just kept looking from Bazzy to the cat in the yard, and couldn’t believe they weren’t identical twins. All gray, all black, and tabby seem to be the dominant stray cat genes in our neighborhood.
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Just To Mix Things Up This Weekend, This Is Not My House, But That Is Very Definitely My Cat!! My Naughty Buddy Boo Has Snuck Into My Neighbours, And I Don't Think It's The First Time
Fronk64 5 years ago
It looks like he ducks but is just a bit too late, trying not to let you see him. Lol!
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
"Oh s***, I think she saw me! I don't want to hurt her feelings."
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My Window, Not My Cat
This is Chonk. He's been showing up to my bedroom window for almost a year and a half now. It all started when I saw this beautiful ginger on the roof and decided to leave some kibbles in a bowl by the window.
We've had a very colorful relationship, since then. One time he didn't show up for three months and came back all skinny and dirty. Another time, he scratched my hand while I tried to feed him and his then-girlfriend. I ignored him for three weeks. He, later on, ditched the girlfriend, stopped being nasty, and then I started feeding him again. Sometimes he'd show up to my window during sad moments, as if he knows I need the comfort. I can't let him in because cats aren't allowed where I live.
Not my cat, but I love himb. I'd love to call him mine someday.
Cecile Desjardins 5 years ago
He acts like that because he is not neutered. Catch him, have him neutered and he is yours forever. Never act vengeful or spiteful with an animal, who has no choicebut to follow what nature dictates. He needed you to feed him. Have a happy life, together, you both !
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Time to move into a place that allows pets, and take old Chonky with you.
hobbitly 5 years ago
Ignoring a cat cause they scratch you? Wow, its an animal, not a human that can think!
IwiLLsTeaLyOuRsoUl 5 years ago
Actually, Ignoring a cat is the best way to tell them that you don't like what they're doing. It doesn't hurt the cat, but it lets it know loud and clear to stop.
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Megzymonsta 5 years ago
Cute little guy, glad you two made up. 'Don't bite the hand that feeds you' is a well known phrase - at least where I'm from
#82
Moved Into Our New House. That’s Not Our Cat. We Don’t Have A Cat. My House, Not My Cat
Andraya Begley 5 years ago
That's a special feature that comes with the house! Aren't you lucky!
#83
Seems Like 'Not My Cat' Has Found Himself A Warm Bed...
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Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
My parents did not want pets. A tiny, rather loud kitten showed up and sat in front of the kitchen window. He drove my mother crazy. Frustrated, she would shout, "Would someone feed that poor thing!" Then she called the police, no animal control back then. The kitten was never there when they arrived. Eventually they told us we now had a cat. By then he understood Poor Thing was his name. Best cat ever. Tough, mean tom cat to the rest of the world, but loved my younger sister. Tolerated being wrapped in foil for space kitty and toilet paper for mummy kitty. Wore a big red bow at Christmas which he proudly showed every visitor, instead of ripping it off.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
My husband had two cats, White Kitty and Brown (named by a small child) who lived outside.They refused to enter the house. Both had been to the vets were neutered and given their shots. We fed them daily and in the winter I built a multi level fort under a tarp, full of towels and blankets. They loved it. If we were home, they sat in front of the sliding doors and watched us. Did not want to come in, just wanted to watch. Twenty years after being adopted White Kitty died. The neighbors asked if they could have a funeral for her. Apparently she wandered around the neighborhood and watched the children play. She would run if anyone tried to touch her. If left alone, she sat watched and meowed loudly. Everybody loved her. We had no idea!
Linda HS 5 years ago
I have a similar story:moved in a new house with my husband and we've been adopted! The neighbor's cat decided to make our home his home. Now we have cat food, treats, beds, collars, bowls, brushes and recently a cat tree! Ps: the neighbor was informed and he's ok with it since he's not home 80% of the time.
Charlotte The Crazy cat lady 5 years ago
wow. a cat tree> I have a cat and I doubt have one. I should, though...
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Jomo 5 years ago (edited)
Stop feeding other people's cats guys! Our old cat was on a special diet and kept getting ill...it turned out neighbour was feeding him. But do keep giving them all the love! PS If you think it's a stray... take it to the vet for a check up and adopt it.
Deborah Brett 5 years ago
Put a collar on your cat, and add a message tag for the neighbours, if you think he's dining elsewhere. Cats lie a lot.
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Estellaleigh Franenberg 5 years ago
I have five cats. This is not one of them. Woke up with him sleeping peacefully in my bed. He lurked around for a couple of weeks, coming and going somehow that I couldn't figure out and then disappeared. I wish he'd come back. stray-cat-...0b95e3.jpg 
Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
I feed about 8 cats, mine included. Mine are indoor-only. Some neighbors aren't very concerned about their cats, and leave them to the elements. I provide food, water, shelter, and notification to the owners (once I find them). We do have a local cat with special diet needs, and his owner drops off a bag of his food for me every week, so he can still "roam" (all the way to my porch, LOL) and stay on his diet. If you can't find an owner, then please check the cat at the vet for chip, health, etc. And get used to the idea you may now have a cat!
Paw Paw 5 years ago
We do the same here. Our garage is older and has those shelves that hang from the ceiling. We put those nice double-size insulated cat houses on the shelves - out of the wind and elements - for any neighborhood cats needing a place to crash. Food/water is left on top of the cat to keep from other critters. The car is how the cats get onto the shelves. Good system! Love seeing a pair of eyes looking back at me on a nasty night. You are just wonderful!
Load More Replies... Deborah Brett 5 years ago
This is basicly how cats became domesticated. They started hunting vermin attracted by human aggriculture, and oneday just wandered into the hut and decided they lived there now.
Paw Paw 5 years ago
Pretty much. That's why cats are really quite smart. Other animals have been domesticated by humans - cats self-domesticated. They know a good symbiotic relationship when they see one. A win-win.
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Catherine Hankinson 5 years ago
We were watching tv the other night with the patio open because of the heat. All of a sudden our cat starts going mental. We look. A big fat orange Tom was just sat in our kitchen. Cats are super cheeky.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
My parents did not want pets. A tiny, rather loud kitten showed up and sat in front of the kitchen window. He drove my mother crazy. Frustrated, she would shout, "Would someone feed that poor thing!" Then she called the police, no animal control back then. The kitten was never there when they arrived. Eventually they told us we now had a cat. By then he understood Poor Thing was his name. Best cat ever. Tough, mean tom cat to the rest of the world, but loved my younger sister. Tolerated being wrapped in foil for space kitty and toilet paper for mummy kitty. Wore a big red bow at Christmas which he proudly showed every visitor, instead of ripping it off.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago (edited)
My husband had two cats, White Kitty and Brown (named by a small child) who lived outside.They refused to enter the house. Both had been to the vets were neutered and given their shots. We fed them daily and in the winter I built a multi level fort under a tarp, full of towels and blankets. They loved it. If we were home, they sat in front of the sliding doors and watched us. Did not want to come in, just wanted to watch. Twenty years after being adopted White Kitty died. The neighbors asked if they could have a funeral for her. Apparently she wandered around the neighborhood and watched the children play. She would run if anyone tried to touch her. If left alone, she sat watched and meowed loudly. Everybody loved her. We had no idea!
Linda HS 5 years ago
I have a similar story:moved in a new house with my husband and we've been adopted! The neighbor's cat decided to make our home his home. Now we have cat food, treats, beds, collars, bowls, brushes and recently a cat tree! Ps: the neighbor was informed and he's ok with it since he's not home 80% of the time.
Charlotte The Crazy cat lady 5 years ago
wow. a cat tree> I have a cat and I doubt have one. I should, though...
Load More Replies... Jomo 5 years ago (edited)
Stop feeding other people's cats guys! Our old cat was on a special diet and kept getting ill...it turned out neighbour was feeding him. But do keep giving them all the love! PS If you think it's a stray... take it to the vet for a check up and adopt it.
Deborah Brett 5 years ago
Put a collar on your cat, and add a message tag for the neighbours, if you think he's dining elsewhere. Cats lie a lot.
Load More Replies... Estellaleigh Franenberg 5 years ago
I have five cats. This is not one of them. Woke up with him sleeping peacefully in my bed. He lurked around for a couple of weeks, coming and going somehow that I couldn't figure out and then disappeared. I wish he'd come back. stray-cat-...0b95e3.jpg
Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
I feed about 8 cats, mine included. Mine are indoor-only. Some neighbors aren't very concerned about their cats, and leave them to the elements. I provide food, water, shelter, and notification to the owners (once I find them). We do have a local cat with special diet needs, and his owner drops off a bag of his food for me every week, so he can still "roam" (all the way to my porch, LOL) and stay on his diet. If you can't find an owner, then please check the cat at the vet for chip, health, etc. And get used to the idea you may now have a cat!
Paw Paw 5 years ago
We do the same here. Our garage is older and has those shelves that hang from the ceiling. We put those nice double-size insulated cat houses on the shelves - out of the wind and elements - for any neighborhood cats needing a place to crash. Food/water is left on top of the cat to keep from other critters. The car is how the cats get onto the shelves. Good system! Love seeing a pair of eyes looking back at me on a nasty night. You are just wonderful!
Load More Replies... Deborah Brett 5 years ago
This is basicly how cats became domesticated. They started hunting vermin attracted by human aggriculture, and oneday just wandered into the hut and decided they lived there now.
Paw Paw 5 years ago
Pretty much. That's why cats are really quite smart. Other animals have been domesticated by humans - cats self-domesticated. They know a good symbiotic relationship when they see one. A win-win.
Load More Replies... Catherine Hankinson 5 years ago
We were watching tv the other night with the patio open because of the heat. All of a sudden our cat starts going mental. We look. A big fat orange Tom was just sat in our kitchen. Cats are super cheeky.
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