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

Leona Martinez

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

Source: Bobbi Jo Carter

#2. Not their cat and not their sponge either

Source: Jennie Huggins

#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

Source: Keiran Currah

#6. Miss Pring is here to stay

Source: Laura Litster

#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

Source: Paula Leech

#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

Source: Jeremy Stream

#14. This kitty just wants more food

Source: Sabrina Street

#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

Source: Bethany Burnett

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

Source: Shelby Riley

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

Source: Casey Nager

#20. Nobody knows where this cat came from

Source: October23rd2077

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

Source: Morgan Wilson

#22. The rabbit doesn’t have a cat

Source: Bobbi Barry

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

Source: Rosie Coyne

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

Source: Brigitte Baker

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

#26. I wonder who those paws belong to

Source: Holly Roseberry

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

#28. Just had a quick jaunt through the house

Source: Paula Saicosque

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

Source: Emily Zagar

#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

Source: Benjamin Todd

#33. The neighbor’s cat wanting more food

Source: Liz Lyons

#34. Not their cat photobombing them

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

Source: Boyd Jones

#36. Not their cat but certainly hungry for food

Source: Pat Bathe

#37. The neighbor cat just watching TV

Source: Yael Gold

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

#39. A part-timer cat

Source: Ashley Mie

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

Source: Morgan Bednarek

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

Source: Brigitte Baker