Adorable Array of 40 "Not My Cat" Moments When Humans Had An Unexpected Feline Visitor

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. Living in a city with a large population of stray cats, I encounter many a "not my cat" as I go about my daily business. Unfortunately, not all of them can transition from being "not my cat" to being "my cat" but I give them lots of snacks and love. We humans don't deserve the presence of cats, we are not worthy and the best we can do is appreciate them with all of their whimsical feline charm.

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. Now go ahead and 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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Posted by kalilacourban

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"He showed up with a haircut so I bought him a sweater. He visits me everyday and sleeps over some nights. We nicknamed him Nugget."

Via u/JaseDoom
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"The second picture is him pre-haircut sleeping on my couch."

Via u/JaseDoom
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"Circled cat is not my cat… I already have 5 of my own but we have a couple strays that frequent our house. he was so hungry… and it’s been snowing for 24 hours! I couldn’t shoo him away…"

Via u/TieDyedCatLady
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"We had some kids born last night! Not my cat says these are not my goats!"

Via u/throwawaygamefeminis
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"Lost outside and was very scared, so I decided to keep it at home until its owner was found"

Via u/EzerchE
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Via u/EzerchE
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"Walking through the park. Said hello. One thing led to another, now I’m trapped sitting on the ground with my lunch getting cold. Don’t care."

Via u/ta2dsailor
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"Had a visitor come through the dog door."

Via u/lacosaknitstra
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"This is Socks. He lives down the street and decided to come on in. I gave him some pets. He’s a sweet boy!"

Via u/lacosaknitstra
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"He’s not my cat but he greets me at 3am even when it’s snowing…"

Via u/SnowierGorilla
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"My grandparents’ baby boys (who might be mine soon)"

Via u/xxhorrorshowxx
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Via u/xxhorrorshowxx
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"Made a Friend on Vacation"

Via u/Ho_tdog
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Via u/Ho_tdog
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"Handsome boy made himself at home after asking for shelter from the cold. He enjoyed the heater for a few hours then ditched me."

Via u/talisaa
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Via u/talisaa
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"I met this cutie while walking down the high street"

Via u/blackcloudcat
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"The most beautiful face"

Via u/valeriagdelgado
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Via u/valeriagdelgado
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"Not my cat jumps on my car (and sometimes in my car) when I come home"

"He's the most loving thing and keeps inching closer and closer to the front door..."

Via u/ceruleanfish
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"Not my piglets either but it seemed appropriate."

Via u/umbertobongo
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"Not my cat, but…"

Via u/Fit_Egg9236
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"Close enough "

Via u/Fit_Egg9236
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"Not my cat - Daily naptime home visit "

Via u/violetswordlily
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"notmycat suddenly became very clingy"

Via u/sftkitti
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"The snack was supposed to be his(the black nose). Mom(white tabby) had her share earlier. But thanks to himself being so loud, mom came around, and so he had to share "

Via u/Celestial_Crook
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"Not my cat getting comfortable / trapping me on a walk"

Via u/Acrobatic_Animato91
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"This little goon has been coming to visit recently. Not sure if just a new local, lost or stray just yet but befriending him so I can get him checked for a chip."

Via u/Stonedefone
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"Not my cat but she knows I’m the human with cat snacks and wants me to give them up"

Via u/blackcloudcat
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"Not my cat visiting from next door most days"

Via u/megannealiceD14