Cat behavior is a great reminder that just because you think of some piece of property as yours, this is just a human legal formality and hardly applies anywhere else. Cat owners already know that their pets will range as far and wide as they can manage, but what is truly confusing is when one encounters a cat that isn’t even theirs.The “My house, not my cat” Facebook page is dedicated to those hilarious, if unnerving moments when people come home to find a strange feline just hanging out. So get as comfortable as the cats here, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your thoughts below.More info:FacebookThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Cat behavior is a great reminder that just because you think of some piece of property as yours, this is just a human legal formality and hardly applies anywhere else. Cat owners already know that their pets will range as far and wide as they can manage, but what is truly confusing is when one encounters a cat that isn’t even theirs.

The “My house, not my cat” Facebook page is dedicated to those hilarious, if unnerving moments when people come home to find a strange feline just hanging out. So get as comfortable as the cats here, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your thoughts below.

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I Now Apparently Have My Own Orange. This Dude Showed Up At My House, Ran Inside And Refused To Leave. No Microchip And No Claimants. He Now Responds To The Name Carrot Cake

It is my house, but she wasn’t our cat. Note the past tense. She is now our cat. This is how you get a cat

This Little Fluff Wandered In And Decided My Wife’s Crochet Basket Was A Comfortable Bed

Some days Bob taps on the door with his paw so I will move faster. Bob is NOT my cat. I don’t have a cat. Bob is feral and doesn’t let me touch him….yet. I am only allowed to feed him

This Is Bob. Bob Sits On The Porch And Meows Very Early Every Morning Until I Go Out And Fill Food Bowls

What might make this entire thing somewhat difficult for humans, is the fact that cats, particularly outdoor cats, might decide that someone’s house is now theirs and never mind that this person isn’t even their owner. However, as this list shows, many cats are at least quite chill around humans, which is fortunate, since they willliterally fight, tooth and nail, for their own territory.

Whilst she was in there, I shouted to her: “I think your cat likes me” she shouted back: “I don’t have a cat”, this is what she came back to

Went To My Friend’s House The Other Evening. She Went Through To The Kitchen To Make A Drink

My House Not My Cat

The cat used to be feral but has adopted us all!

My Work, Not My Cat This Is In A Truck Manufacturing Workshop With 30+ Guys And This Cat Is Adored By All And Gets So Much Attention It’s Hilarious

They wanted all the love and whenever my husband and I would go back inside, they would yowl at us until we came back out. I always saw them at the neighbors so we assumed they belonged to the neighbors, but after further inspection, they were kind of skinny, covered in fleas, and not fixed. Husband said no more cats! So I figured I could at least treat them for their fleas, feed them, and possibly TNR so they don’t reproduce when they get older. I set up a little shelter for them as it was kinda cold out. When I woke up, I was sad to see that they were both gone. A few hours later though, my husband wakes up and I tell him how sad I am that they aren’t on our deck anymore. My husband (Zack) then proceeds to smile and say “Well what if drunk Zack went outside, thought to himself ‘Wow it’s chilly outside. Let me call the kikis inside’ and went ‘here kikiki’ and then both kitties came running and I grabbed them and threw them into the house?” at this point I don’t believe him and walked downstairs because I’m the one that catnaps strays, not him lol. Well low and behold, these two orange babies are in our spare room. So no longer, my house, not my cat, but my house, my pumpkin and spice

These Two Showed Up On My Porch A Few Days Ago Looking For Food And Love

Jack was abandoned when his humans moved 7 or 8 years ago. I’ve been working with him for at least 5 years. As soon as he started coming inside my house, not my cat, I knew it was time. He was way too skinny and covered in fur mats. He has definitely become my cat. In the 7 or 8 weeks since he became mine, he’s now fixed, has his vaccines, got a flea treatment, and had dental surgery. Now, we’re working on putting some weight on him and integrating him into the household with the cats who were always mine

This Gorgeous Boy Had Been Coming To My House For Breakfast For Years

I’ve just got out of the shower, and come downstairs to find him fast asleep on the sofa under my daughter’s blanket. Looks like he’s here for the day!

This Frail Old Boy, Who Is Not My Cat, Is Always Trying To Get Into My House

Actual cat owners will note that, unlike most of us, cats really do like to use the entire three dimensions of space in the room. While we mostly sit on some objects mere feet from the ground, cats will “guard” their territory from the highest point they can find. If some of your items need to be pushed aside, then so be it.

This is Symba a local street cat, he has a home a bit of a trek away but he has taken to spending time with our cats. We’ve had some pretty rainy weather and he’s decided this lap is warmer and drier than being outside or making his way home! We are in regular contact with the owner who is grateful that he gets some extra love when he’s not there

My Husband… Not Our Cat

Not My Cat Caught Breaking Into My Bathroom. He’s Very Cute, Very Rowdy And Didn’t Apologize For Barging In

Shortly After We Moved To A New Neighborhood, A Pretty Little Cat Showed Up At Our Door And Came Inside The House For A Tour

Interestingly, one factor that might push cats into “your” territory is competition with other cats. After all, hunting grounds, shelter, and water sources aren’t something cats like to share with their feline compatriots. So, in a sense, the “feline distribution system” might almost be a real, ecological phenomenon, where certain cats end up “pushed” into the hands of a human.

My House, My Sleeping Teen, My Grey And White Cat (Lentils), But Not My Tabby

My Mother-In-Law Heard Meowing And Opened The Door And This Baby Waltzed Right In

My House. My Rad Skeleton Dude, Gerald. Not My Cat. He Now Belongs To Gerald

Left The Living Room, To Go Make Coffee In The Kitchen. Apparently I Left The Front Door Open Too. I Have 2 Cats. This Is Not One Of Them

It turns out that he stressed out their autistic son who put him out doors three months ago. Poor displaced guy.. I think we’ll try to give him a soft landing. Update: we’ve been in touch with the former owners family who were so grateful for his happy ending, they offered to pay his first vet bill

So This Guy Showed Up The Other Day. He Had A Chip, So With The Vets Help, We Were Able To Contact The Owner

I Told This Boy He Wasn’t My Cat For 2 Years. A Year And A Half Ago I Finally Caved And He Is Now My Cat. He Purrs Every Time I Tell Him He’s My Cat And He Has A Home

Don’t Even Know Who’s This Guy Is But He Makes Himself Home Everyday

Felt sorry for this not my cat staring through the patio doors looking sad. Programmed it to the cat flap and now it comes and goes as it pleases, I’m too soft

Bought A Microchip Cat Flap To Stop Other Cats Coming In And Stealing Food

I Called My Cat In From The Dark. He Came Running In. Turned In The Lights… This Is Not My Cat

I opened the door to let her to her house through our garden and went to bed. When I woke up, she was still there, and came for cuddles. « babe, it’s not the neighbours’ cat » said my husband. « we can’t keep her », I said, « Obéron will not let her stay ». She never left. We found out she’s not chipped and that no one has come forward in these two weeks (despite numerous posters and social media research, as one does), and Obéron didn’t in fact kick her out. She’s the sweetest cat ever, she snores and has no counter etiquette. Meet Catherine de Valois. My house, my cat?

Two Weeks Ago, I Came Home Late And Heard The Neighbour’s Cat Meowing Repeatedly And Roaming In Front Of The House

Today I caught all three of them in the same place

I Only Have One Grey Cat (The One In The Middle) And There Are At Least Two Identical Ones In My Neighborhood Who Keep Coming Into My House

Uh, Not Sure Whose Cat This Is Or Why It Is In My Bathroom, But I Should’ve Knocked First I Guess

My Wheels, Not My Cat. She Really Wants To Get In My Hallway (Forbidden!) And Her New Tactic Is Waiting By My Door And Hopping Onto My Lap In The Hope Of A Free Ride In

In This Photo Are A Nmc And A Mc Hanging Out In My House Together. Orange Tabby Is A Stray Nmc. It Is Over 110 Degrees Here In Phoenix I Couldn’t Leave Him Out In The Heat, Could I?

He’s honestly the best and so loving. My house and now my cat

This Little Man Ran Into My Apartment When I Went To Go Outside. He Arrived On The 21st Of October. His Name Is Octavius But I Call Him 21 Savage

Went Upstairs To Make My Bed. This Fella Says No. My House, My Bedroom, My Duvet… … You Guessed It. Not My Flippin Cat

Found This Cat In Labor On My Porch Today

His favorite time to do so is 3am. He always announces his arrival, then eats my cats' food (right in front of them), and then leaves. If he had a little hat on his furry head, I’m sure he’d tip it on the way out

This Handsome Fella Keeps Using My Cats' Cat Door To Let Himself Into My House

Neighbors don’t know him but I believe he is living elsewhere too.  Today on my kitchen island. We call him Agent Misifu

My House, Not My Cat. He Comes And Goes

My Balcony, Not My Cat

Everyone, Meet Louie. He’s My Landlord’s Cat, And Even Though He Lives In A Different House He Comes And Hangs Out With Me Every Day

My House, I Guess It’s Now My Cat

Definitely “My House Not My Cat”

Mama Cat Still Bringing Kittens Because She Knows They Will Get A Good Meal

I Finally Got One! Neighbour’s Ex-Barn Cat

I Got Home From Work And Found This Interloper On My Dining Room Table

My Washing Machine. Not My Cat

I already have a bunch of cats, including a couple of oranges. But when a feisty orange boi meows at your door, you let him in. He got chipped, clipped, and vaxxed yesterday. I have attempted to find his family, to no avail. It appears he may have been abandoned. He is desperate to get back outside. But it’s in the 30s, with high winds, so I’m trying to convince him to settle for a life of love and comfort. Anyway. His name is Toulouse. Lou, for short

Not My Cat. Or Should I Say… Wasn’t My Cat

Twenty-four hours later and she has made us proud proxy grandparents to a miniature cowcat & a tiny tuxed… Best farm stay ever!!! P.S. We had to relocate the little family, and mama was perfectly ok with us gently handling her bebes

Was Staying In A Gorgeous Farmhouse In West Cork When This Sweet Little Girl Bounded In & Made Herself Comfy On The Sofa

This kitten has taken over my carport and will yell at anyone until pets have been given. She also will nibble your fingers until you give her a chin scratch. We think she came from a litter of kittens down the block but for some reason, they’ve kicked her out. My husband ended up feeding her so she may be our cat now, not quite sure

My Carport, Not My Cat

He’s dirty and bloody and pretty yucky. I’ll let him rest. He lets me pet his head a little. That’s it

This Guy Is All Banged Up From Fighting With Other Strays. He Decided To Take A Rest In My Bed

My Bathroom, My Bath Mat. Definitely Not My Cat…. Can Confirm Definitely A Cat Since He Kept Me Company While I Went To The Loo

Came Home From School Drop Off, Opened My Door, And Here You Go! I Don’t Own Any Cat

Like all marinas, there are always a few feral cats around. This guy, whom we have named puma, is tnr’d and friendly-ish on his terms. I was working on the boat in the aft cabin and came out to find him carefully scouting the joint

My Sailboat, Not My Cat

Definitely Not Our Cat. It Goes On Walks With Us Now. We Have No Idea Who Owns It. Lol

My Hotel Room, Definitely Not My Cat. Heard Him Meow In The Rain And He Just Walked In As If He Owns The Place (Actually Think He Does)

She Came Out Of My Baby’s Room, Then Enjoyed The Sofa. We Don’t Have A Cat

My House Not My Cat

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He came up to me and cried, so I brought him inside. This picture is from monday after I took him to the vet to check for a microchip (nope) and for fiv/felv (negative). I guess he’s made himself at home. I’ve posted him on missing pet groups but so far nothing. How long until he’s officially mine? He seems to think he is already

I Came Home From A Movie On Friday And This Guy Was In My Driveway

My House, My Couch, My Shoulder… Not My Cat

A Picture Of My Cat Betty (The Black One) Sneaking Her Boyfriend (Not My Cat) Out Of The House

He is feral so won’t let us touch him but he comes inside now. Isn’t he gorgeous?

This Is Our Gorgeous Visitor. He Loves His Lactose-Free Cream. We’ve Named Him Monty Which Suits Him We Think

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My House Not My Cat

Woke Up To A Visitor This Morning. Not My Cat

I Have 1 Black Cat. Do They Multiply? Lol *i Know Which Was Mine. He Chased The Visitor Away Shortly After This Picture

This Is Rudy. Rudy Doesn’t Care That This Isn’t His House (He Belongs To My Neighbour)

My Brewery, Not My Cat. Our Neighbor’s Cat Fur Decided To Visit Us Today

Kitty From Down The Street. Just Come On In And Take A Nap In The Bed Why Don’t Ya?

My other cats are naturally on edge because of her. She refuses to leave. Is this normal? We don’t need another cat! I’ve got 4 already! She’s definitely not feral, something tells me she belongs to someone and strayed from home

My House. Not My Cat. No Idea Who She Is, I’ve Never Seen Her Before And Somehow, She’s Very At Home Here

My House But Not My Cat. She Just Wandered In And Made Herself At Home. My 3 Are Not Pleased With The Cat Distribution System

Gone Downstairs To A Nice Surprise Just A Cat Chilling On My Sofa… I Don’t Own A Cat

This cat decided to scream at us to get her down when we pulled into our driveway. We do not have any pets but somehow have the shenanigans of two cats to chronicle cause she is besties with the kitty that my son has decided is his best friend and my house is no longer my own

This Is My Roof, This Is Not My Cat

This Little Lady Keeps Finding Herself In My Flat (Almost Exclusively When I’m Cooking)

My Sofa, My Blankets, Not My Cat

My House, Not My Cat. This Floof Who We Are Calling Catto Has Decided Our House Is A Nice Place To Be

This… Isn’t My Cat… Just Walked In And Made Itself At Home

My Onions, My Kitchen, Not My Cat

Turns Out She Belonged To A Neighbor Upstairs. Her Name Is Stella

He’s chunky, he looks healthy, and he’s brazen, I found him on my sofa a couple of days ago!

My Garden, Not My Cat. I Don’t Know Who He Is, Where He Comes From, What His Name Is, But He Keeps Coming Round And Eating My Own Cat’s Food

Last Night My Son Heard Crying Outside His Window. When My Daughter And I Went To Investigate, We Found These Two Spicy Babies! Of Course I Had To Bring These “Not My Kittens” Inside!

Found him/her when I came out of the shower. He looked up for a second, slightly bothered, then went back to his snoozes. My two cats aren’t impressed

I Don’t Even Know Who To Ask You To Shame, Since I Have No Idea Who’s Cat This Is. My Bed Tho

She’s come a long way from that pregnant feral that followed me home needing my help and wanting to trust me but didn’t know yet if she should. I was bit and scratched as much as I got purrs and nose boops. She’s had a rough start and you can see that in her face but Peaches is the sweetest cat now

My Yard, Now My Cat

Under My Bed, In My House. Not My Cat

I Was Eating My Breakfast When This Nmc Appeared - Sniffed My Overnight Oats Before Sitting And Gazing Out Of The Window

I was confused so I opened the front door and this girl walked in and made herself right at home not my cat (although they look similar)

My Husband Was Telling Me Off For Letting Our Cat Outside

All 7 of our cats were milling around waiting their turn at the goodies. After I took the shots I barked out!, they all scattered, I moved the treats, closed the door & forgot about it. This morning I pulled up the pic, and realized the black cat looking at me is not one of our 2 tuxedos. Have no idea who it is, where it came from or where it went

I Caught These Guys Yesterday, And Snapped A Few Pics Mostly To Show To My Husband, With The Admonition “This Is Why The Treats Belong In The Cupboard With The Lock!”

A week of waking up to him in our dining room asleep, sadly he’s freaking my two cats out in the process but this little old dude is clearly after a warm sleeping spot!

This Cat Is Trying To Adopt Us

Well two of our cats decided to move in next door, we rarely see them, but of course, they both have to “tolerate” staying with us whilst the neighbours are away. They have to put up with our cat food, (premium top quality vet approved pouches no less). We know for a fact, that as soon as they return later today, both cats will shoot in back next door, and have a “strong word” with our neighbours for abandoning them to us where they’ve had to “slum it” the irony is, our neighbours were never keen on cats, until ours decided to convert them. I’ve had several messages asking how the cats are….Not bothered about us here one of them, Ozzie, getting comfy on next door’s sofa

Our Neighbours Have Been Away For Nearly Two Weeks. What Has That Got To Do With Mhnmc?

this very timid (but oh so photogenic) visitor appeared! I & my wife thought we knew all the locally owned cats & this is definitely not one of them!!

While Testing Out A New Lens.. Well.. New To Me, It’s Practically Older Than I Am

Left The Back Door Open Whilst Doing My Garden. He Is Not My Cat

I work in a night shelter for the homeless. This cute little one managed to come inside on six different occasions in an hour time this morning. The look he gave me through the window when we shut the light and left melted my heart

My Job, Not My Cat

Came Home From My Grandfather’s Funeral To Find This Creature On My Patio Chair

My Ironing Board… Not My Cat

He’s Back!!! This Time Hes Chosen A Snooze On The Lounger. I Guess He Lives Here Now

He wanted some lovings (which I happily obliged). As I was leaving for work he went to his food bowl to eat his breakfast

Day 3 Of My House, Not My Cat. Scooter Came Running As Soon As I Came Out Of The House This Morning

First Fang Moved In. Then There Was Big G. Both Now Live Here. My House, Not My Cat 3 Features A Void

Actually, that’s the cat that bit me, now I am on antibiotics for ten days. The cat thinks he lives with me and my 5 catsActually, that’s the cat that bit me, now I am on antibiotics for ten days. The cat thinks he lives with me and my 5 cats

That’s My Dirty Porch, And My Amazon Package (Thanks Amazon For The Photo) But That’s Not My Cat

Not My Cat. Came Home After A Long Day At Work And My Wife Explains There Is A Visitor On The Stairs Who Walked In And Wouldn’t Leave. He’s Very Friendly And Now On His Way Home

It Is 4:25 In The Morning And This Is Not My Cat

She is very sweet and loves some rubs and attention! Pretty sure she’s one of my neighbors cats, but I think she wants to be my cat

This Dapper Lady Likes To Hang Around My House As Of Late

Came Home To Find This Guy, Chillin On The Porch, Being Part Of The Decor. He Is Not My Cat

She is still technically not my cat… right?? We can still be here, right?!

Not My Cat (The One Outside) However, I Have Named Her, I’ve Been Feeding Her Daily For A Couple Of Weeks And The Neighbors Are Starting To Ask Me About Her

New House, New Not My Cat

Our Nightly Visitor, So Polite, Trills Politely At The Door Before Having A Snack In The Bowls We Have Outside For Him

Found A Couple Small Scratches On My Car The Other Day. Almost Got Mad, But Then I Saw This A Couple Days Later. My Carport, Not My Cat

Local Void That Would Sometimes Wander Around The Neighborhood I Grew Up In Stopped By To Look At Tge Halloween Decorations One Year. My House, Not My Cat

The Tortie On Top Of The Trailer Is Mine, But The Cow Kitty Is Not. My Neighbor Thinks He’s From Down The Block. I Called Mine Inside For Her Dinner, And He Tried To Come Along

On Monday morning this week at 6 am and last week at 4:30 am. Mind you we have all windows cat-proofed so I think s/he must be quite skinny to fit in (very fluffy so hard to tell) we have a cat who doesn’t care at all but this intruder keeps hissing at her and screaming quite loudly. Won’t let me approach either. I don’t know any of our neighbors well enough to be able to tell if it’s theirs or not but I’ve put up notes in the building just in case no one has come forward for the moment a mystery visitor

We Live On The Top Floor (6th) Of An Apartment Building, And This Guy/Gal Has Come In Twice Now

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