40 Hilarious ‘Not My Cat’ Moments Where Stray Cats Unexpectedly Choose Their Humans

They say we don’t choose our pets, but our pets choose us. After browsing the Not My Cat subreddit, I’m 100% convinced this is true because so many people have had encounters with these quirky felines.

Some of them have even gone as far as entering people’s homes. Imagine not owning a cat, yet one decides to set up shop in your house. I’d be in shock. It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I’ll be on the lookout now that I know so many folks have had a ‘not my cat’ moment. Here are some pictures to prove it.


1. “Farm cat at my Airbnb wanted all the attention”

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2. “Wandered into the house last night. I think she’s the same kitten I rescued months ago in a storm (and returned to the mother)”

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4. “The sweet lady who visits my parents’ yard”

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5. “My friend’s cat was obsessed with me when I visited. I wish I could steal her.”

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7. “This NMC has been appearing often at work. I think it wants to adopt me. Might call it Cuddles if I take it home someday”

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10. “Met a new NMC on our walk today, and it followed us home.”

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12. “I’m a regular cleaner for a few clients, here are some of my besties”

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13. Bestie 2

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14. Bestie 3

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15. Bestie 4

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16. Bestie 5

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17. “A teeny bean was all alone hiding in a stone wall. Got her fed, cleaned up, and adopted to a friend’s coworker within a day”

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18. “Photo from her new mom the day after adoption!”

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19. “Met this polite lady near local bodega”

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22. “My bffs cat I nanny when he’s traveling.”

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23. “The neighbor I love the most”

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25. “She lives across the street but is on my porch every day when I get home from work.”

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27. “My former NotMyCat Biscuits, who is now my cat”

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28. “Should I give her ALL the snacks, or just some?”

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31. “Some kids brought this stray into my workplace”

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32. “Neighbor’s cat hanging out on the outside cat bunk beds. He likes to cleanup my cat’s leftovers.”

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33. “Girls who live in a derelict house nearby. All neighbors take good care of them. Man, one of them is fat.”

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35. “Was told you guys would like this picture of my roommate’s cat having an encounter with a local street cat.”

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37. “This stunning creature wandered into my house for a nap”

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38. “followed me in…”

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39. “very sweet cross eyed baby. explored for a couple minutes and right back out she went. i bid thee well, traveler”

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40. “This little man isn’t my cat and his mom isn’t either but I’m going to keep him safe until he’s big enough to take on the world.”

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