Hey, friends! Are you all familiar with the "not my cat" phenomenon? It can present itself in many ways, but the common theme is that a cat, which is most certainly not yours, appears in your space. It may appear in your bedroom, your bathroom while you are taking care of business, or casually in your background, among other possibilities.
Encountering a 'not my cat' is a uniquely charming experience. At first, it feels heartwarming – a sense of being chosen and esteemed as the feline's favored haven. You generously offer water, hastily procure their preferred cuisine, and genuinely relish their spontaneous companionship. Yet, as days pass, and numerous endearing encounters unfold, the once-"not my cat" seamlessly transforms into an unexpected addition to your household. Indulge in the delightful chronicles of these whimsical "not my cat" moments – a series that captures the evolution from a transient visitor to an unexpected, endearing companion.
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"We've been feeding him for a while but he's very skittish around humans. Is okay. I can be very patient…"
"This little mitten showed up on my porch all mewey and cute. Posted on local apps and Nextdoor and pawboost. Not chipped, not neutered moved from house to house till he got dewormed and vaxd. Sigh. What shall I call him?"
"we've been feeding him, and he was very thin and skittish when we first met him a few months ago. now hes a big boy and we're able to pet and put him on our laps/cuddle him now. very unsure if we'll bring him in and adopt him, so for now he's not my cat. hope this post still fits here! :) "
"I got to give Mr. Fuzzinuts a good scratch and lots of pets today for the first time. He's a feral car who hangs out in the woods behind my house. He was super skinny when he started to come around. At first I didn't know if the cat was a boy or girl until one day his tail was finally in the air and got a look at his trouble puffs. The vet gave the inspiration for his name. I'm going to try and trap him to get him neutered and get him care. He doesn't come around every day, but I've put out an insulated house for him outside and have plenty of food for him. He's a sweetheart who loves to chat."
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