41 Unforgettable Times People Came Home And Said, "That’s Not My Cat"

Imagine coming home to find a surprise visitor waiting for you—a mysterious cat who has decided to make your house their own. It's a reminder that, in the feline realm, they hold all the cards and we are merely their devoted caretakers. These heartwarming stories showcase the unexpected encounters people have had with these fluffy intruders, from neighbor cats settling in for a TV session to feral cats seeking shelter for the night.

Thanks to the Facebook group appropriately named "My House, Not My Cat," we've curated a list of these heartwarming moments. The group's members eagerly share their experiences of discovering a stranger kitty in their homes and navigating the uncertainties of whether to offer food, a cozy bed, or determine if they belong to someone else. The sound of a gentle meow echoing through your kitchen can leave you perplexed when you don't even have a cat of your own.

So, prepare to be enchanted as you scroll down and meet some of the most adorable cats that have graced these unsuspecting homes. These delightful tales remind us that sometimes the best things in life come when we least expect them, as these feline intruders bring love, joy, and a touch of unpredictability into the lives of those fortunate enough to encounter them.

#1. Their garden, but not their cat

#2. Not their cat and not their sponge either

#3. Little moonshine was finally found

#4. I brought a friend, hooman

#5. This is the neighbor’s cat who spends all day at someone else’s house

#6. Miss Pring is here to stay

#7. Since lockdown, this cat has chosen this house

#8. This abandoned kitty found a home

#9. She WAS not her cat

#10. This one is just helping cook

#11. This chonky cat was adopted by a lovely family

#12. Surprisingly enough, they don’t know these big cats

#13. These cats have decided this house is theirs

#14. This kitty just wants more food

#15. Olive is the neighbor’s cat though maybe she doesn’t know it herself

#16. One is their cat and the other is their friend

#17. This kitty just popped in to say hello

#18. She might be a stranger, but she demands food

#19. She gave birth now she doesn’t want to leave

#20. Nobody knows where this cat came from

#21. Maybe they are planning a heist and doing some recon?

#22. The rabbit doesn’t have a cat

#23. This one went through a tough time but now has a home

#24. Amazon might have delivered the cat. Who knows?

#25. This fluffy kitty has claimed this hooman as her own

#26. I wonder who those paws belong to

#27. Not their kitty yet but might be in the future

#28. Just had a quick jaunt through the house

#29. They already have two cats but this is a new development

#30. The laptop might be theirs but the paws stopping them from working is not

#31. This clever typhoon is theirs now

#32. George is the neighbor’s cat

#33. The neighbor’s cat wanting more food

#34. Not their cat photobombing them

#35. Yes, This possum does not belong to them

#36. Not their cat but certainly hungry for food

#37. The neighbor cat just watching TV

#38. A surprise kitty litter later, they now have a cat

#39. A part-timer cat

#40. This cat and her babies call this place home now

#41. This is a feral cat finally giving in and letting a hooman pet them