Fiercely Funny 'Not My Cat' Meowments When Folks Had An Unexpected Visitor of the Fluffy Feline Variety

kalila courban

Mar 17, 2025 7:00 PM EDT

Hey, friends and cat lovers! Are you familiar with the "not my cat" phenomenon? It's when a cat—clearly not yours—decides to make itself at home in your personal space. Living in a city full of stray felines, I encounter these moments daily. Sadly, not every "not my cat" can become my cat, but that doesn't stop me from offering treats and affection on a daily basis!

We humans are hardly worthy of the companionship of cats. Their presence is majestic, their ways mysterious, and the best we can do is cherish them for the whimsical creatures they are. Encountering a "not my cat" is a special kind of joy. It feels like an honor, a fleeting moment of being chosen as their temporary sanctuary. So, sit back and enjoy this delightfully silly collection of not-my-cat-meowments when folks had an unexpected visitor of the fluffy feline variety!

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"This cat had me convinced she was a stray for 3 years!"

via HuskyGlitter
02
“I moved into my house about four years ago, and this cat has been around ever since."

via HuskyGlitter

"She never leaves the yard. For three years, she had me convinced she was a stray. I fed her, gave her pets and brushes, and even put out a heated blanket for her during the winter (last pic). Eventually, I started calling her "Kitty Poo," and she responded, coming out of whatever bush she was sleeping in to greet me."
03
"Whenever I sit, she climbs onto my lap or hops onto my shoulders. Every time I’m outside, she follows me around—even joining me on walks around the neighborhood. (I live on farmland.)"

via HuskyGlitter

"One day, I happened to ask my neighbor if they knew anything about her, thinking maybe the previous owners had abandoned her. Turns out, she actually is my neighbor's cat! They told me she avoids their yard because their dogs chase her, so she prefers to hang out in mine. I felt like such a sucker and apologized for feeding her, but my neighbor didn't seem to care much."
04
"To this day, I still feed her bits of chicken and cat food, give her water, and brush her coat—because I’ve noticed my neighbors don’t. I’ve honestly never even seen her "go home." She’s always here, waiting for me."

via HuskyGlitter
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05
"Met this little cutie on my way home."

via snappytaco
06
"He looked so lost… but so full of hope!

via snappytaco
07
"Not my cat and doesn’t seem to want to leave. My neighbors don’t seem to care about her"

via myohmadi

"Well, a few months ago, my neighbors got a kitten. She's always outside—I don't think they've ever let her in the house. From day one, she would run over to my yard anytime she saw me and demand attention. Over time, I started feeding her occasionally, and soon enough, she began spending all day in my front or back yard. My backyard door is glass, so I'd see her sitting there for hours. Every time I opened it, she'd try to dart inside."
08
"About two weeks ago, I finally let her in for a visit, and since then… she hasn’t really wanted to leave."

via myohmadi

"I didn't see the harm—she's always outside anyway, and my neighbors live right next door, so she could go back whenever she wanted. I still let her out, but she mostly chooses to stay with me now. I took her to the vet for shots since I assume she's never had them, and I have my own indoor cats. I'm also considering getting her spayed because it's mating season, and if she's outside, she's pretty much guaranteed to get pregnant."
09
"My neighbors haven’t noticed she’s missing—though sometimes I think she sneaks into their backyard to hang out with their chickens."

via myohmadi

"I'm not sure if I've technically stolen her or not. She's free to leave, she and my dog love hanging out in the yard together, but overall, she just seems to want to be in the house with us."
10
"She’s also very food insecure—she will stop at nothing to get food."

via myohmadi

"She once tried to jump into my blender for yogurt, and the other day, we caught her trying to eat a cilantro leaf. Honestly, I don't even know if my neighbors have been feeding her. So, not my cat. But she definitely seems to think she's my cat."
11
"My 9 year old is the cat whisperer"

via Ohmymja
12
"This is beside one of our favorite restaurants."

via Ohmymja
13
"Started by making friends with the black kitty and then before I knew it there was 7!"

via Ohmymja
14
"Only 2 got close but the others were curious for sure"

via Ohmymja
15
"Not my cat in with my chicken who just hatched her babies. Guess she has another baby now and I may have another mouth to feed."

via Defiant_Wish
16
"Oops left the door open…"

via wobblytart
17
"and got a cute visitor!"

via wobblytart
18
"This is Maleficent. She lives in my house. I pay for her cat food. She is not my cat. She was supposed to be my snuggly lovey void kitty."

via SithRose

"Instead she lives exclusively in my eldest's room. This is, it should be noted, 100% her choice and she's free to wander the entire house. But she is not my cat.""
19
"Apparently my orange boy is ok sharing with NMC."

via TThibaud
20
"He invited his girlfriend over to meet the family."

via TThibaud
21
"Anyone know what type of plant this is?"

via idonthavecroissants
22
"What does he want from me?"

via ChugNos
23
"Anytime I’m outside, he finds me and follows me everywhere. He will meow and run against my legs and act cute."

via ChugNos
24
" But when I pet him, he bites me. If I ignore him, he attacks my ankles. He’s always trying to get in the house."

via ChugNos
25
"He’s my neighbor’s cat and fed daily."

via ChugNos

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Fiercely Funny 'Not My Cat' Meowments When Folks Had An Unexpected Visitor of the Fluffy Feline Variety

"This cat had me convinced she was a stray for 3 years!"

“I moved into my house about four years ago, and this cat has been around ever since."

"Whenever I sit, she climbs onto my lap or hops onto my shoulders. Every time I’m outside, she follows me around—even joining me on walks around the neighborhood. (I live on farmland.)"

"To this day, I still feed her bits of chicken and cat food, give her water, and brush her coat—because I’ve noticed my neighbors don’t. I’ve honestly never even seen her "go home." She’s always here, waiting for me."

"Met this little cutie on my way home."

"He looked so lost… but so full of hope!

"Not my cat and doesn’t seem to want to leave. My neighbors don’t seem to care about her"

"About two weeks ago, I finally let her in for a visit, and since then… she hasn’t really wanted to leave."

"My neighbors haven’t noticed she’s missing—though sometimes I think she sneaks into their backyard to hang out with their chickens."

"She’s also very food insecure—she will stop at nothing to get food."

"My 9 year old is the cat whisperer"

"This is beside one of our favorite restaurants."

"Started by making friends with the black kitty and then before I knew it there was 7!"

"Only 2 got close but the others were curious for sure"

"Not my cat in with my chicken who just hatched her babies. Guess she has another baby now and I may have another mouth to feed."

"Oops left the door open…"

"and got a cute visitor!"

"This is Maleficent. She lives in my house. I pay for her cat food. She is not my cat. She was supposed to be my snuggly lovey void kitty."

"Apparently my orange boy is ok sharing with NMC."

"He invited his girlfriend over to meet the family."

"Anyone know what type of plant this is?"

"What does he want from me?"

"Anytime I’m outside, he finds me and follows me everywhere. He will meow and run against my legs and act cute."

" But when I pet him, he bites me. If I ignore him, he attacks my ankles. He’s always trying to get in the house."

"He’s my neighbor’s cat and fed daily."

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