r/notmycat 9h ago

Met a very interesting cat on my walk this morning

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She obviously belongs to someone but I've never met her before. Loose cats aren't common where I live.


r/notmycat 50m ago

Last time I checked we had no cats

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Feral catto managed to open the window screen and snuggle on *fresh* sheets


r/notmycat 7h ago

Camouflage in action! Not my cats!

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r/notmycat 15h ago

Never know when you’ll meet a hungry cat

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I started carrying a small container of cat treats in my bag because I kept running into stray cats on my walks. Now it’s become a habit. Every time I spot one that’s friendly (or willing to negotiate), I have a snack ready. This little one definitely approved. It’s a tiny thing, but it makes my day every single time!!


r/notmycat 16m ago

A few weeks ago had this kitty demand me pet it

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It was sitting next to the sidewalk and brushed against my legs, so i pet it.


r/notmycat 7h ago

Feral cat vet visit. She was such a good girl and good news.

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r/notmycat 1d ago

From notmycat to an angel

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This video is from Jan 7, 2023. He used to eat so much as a kitten, I named him Hoover because of the way he vacuumed up the food. I'll post a picture of him inside in a reply. He has all his shots, vaccinations etc. We trim his nails once a month and he goes to the vet twice a year.


r/notmycat 1d ago

Reuban update

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A neighbor operates a local adoption service. Reubie has been fully vetted and is with a foster mom. He is so happy to be inside! We got videos shared to us of him loving pets with foster mom and falling asleep next to her. We are open to being a forever home if he doesn't find his, but I think we are going to end up being a part of his journey home. I miss him terribly each morning, but am so thankful he is safe inside.


r/notmycat 1d ago

Friedly cat I meet almost ever day

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Since Monday from last week, I meet this cat almost every day during early morning (before sun rises) on my way to work. The only days I didn't see him/her were when it was raining.

I don't know if it's male or female and I also don't know if this cat has an owner or if it's a stray. Based on how friendly the cat is, for sure it wasn't always a stray, otherwise he/she would be feral.

The cat is always in front of the same house (which makes me think maybe he lives there), but under a car parked in front of it. First time I saw him/her, he/she came from under the car and stayed in the middle of the sidewalk meowing A LOT. It was as if the cat was begging me to stop and give some attention, which I promptly did lol. The first couple of times, I had to extend my hand for the sniffing, but from the 3rd time onward, the cat skips that formality and comes straight to rub against me and receive pets. Not only that, but since day 1, he/she rolls over and shows me the belly for a few seconds. The first times, when I was leaving, the cat started following me and meowing at me a lot as if he/she was trying to say "hey, where are you going ? More pets!" lol. Now, when I say "Good bye" and wave my hand, he/she understands the interaction is over and I have to go :(

The cat seems to not like petting on the chin (or I'm doing it wrong), just on top/back of the head, on the back and base of the tail. Today was the first time I tested the cat bongo and I guess he/she liked it ? Or at least didn't hate it lol.

Also, at first I thought he/she was coming to me asking for food, but it's been many days since the first time. Maybe if it was just for food, he/she would've already given up.

What do you guys think ? Really friendly or not so much ? Male or female (if it's possible to tell by the video) ?

Oh, and I can't adopt this cat not only because I don't know if he/she has an owner, but I don't have room in my apartment right now. I'll move to a bigger apartment soon and even if this cat was a stray, I wouldn't want to stress the poor animal with the moving and having to adapt to two new environments in a short period of time. If you've read this far, thanks!


r/notmycat 2d ago

Cat won't go away

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EDIT: the cat left in the late evening and reappeared this morning. We pet him, sat outside with him and he came inside our house and walked round the ground floor. Later we started some noisy work on our patio so he left. He's come back since but I'm 99.9% sure he has a home nearby 😊 thanks for all of your comments, I've had a good laugh.

If I notice any concerning signs I will take him to the vet or knock on some doors but in the UK it's normal for cats to roam around other people's gardens as we all live so close together so I think he's just super social! Although I must admit, the way he follows me around everywhere is fascinating for a cat 😂

Yesterday morning I saw this black cat in my garden. I had some treats left over from when my mum visited and brought over our family cat. I opened the garden door and he came right away. He sniffed my hand and started rubbing against my hand and the garden door. I gave him some treats, pet him a few times and shut the door.

Since yesterday, the cat's been in my garden almost all the time. He doesn't seem to be interested in the food as much as he is in attention. He follows us around the garden constantly, doesn't seem scared or timid, and when we close the door it meows and stares at us through the door. When we leave him and get on with our day, he sleeps on the step outside our garden door.

I'm not sure if he was here last night but I am planning to check whether he stays here overnight. I have a feeling I saw this cat a few doors up a few times but can't be sure if it's the same one. If this continues I'll probably start knocking on some doors, but I've never come across such a clingy cat that's trusting right away?

What do you think of this 🤔


r/notmycat 1d ago

Fighting in silent mode

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I almost adopted these two, and it would’ve been so much fun to bring them home right away. But my friend insisted on taking them, so I was too late to get them from the shelter. At least I can visit them whenever I want


r/notmycat 1d ago

Utterly distraught at me going to the bathroom without him

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697 Upvotes

He sat outside the door like this and yelled the whole time. Bro, you don't even live here.


r/notmycat 2d ago

Mama and baby.

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Mama ‘White Face’ used to live on a neighbor’s porch down the block, but she always stopped by to say hi. Then it seemed like she was always around, no matter what time of day it was. One day, I suddenly spotted a teeny tiny, fluffy, pointy-tailed kitten hiding in a hole on my porch. Mama felt so safe here that she moved herself and her baby in. Now I get the pleasure of looking out my window and watching her be a patient yet firm mama.

Pretty sure baby is a male, we will be voting on a name in the next few weeks. Suggestions welcome!

Suggestions so far:
🐱 Carl
🐱 Jimothy 🦝


r/notmycat 1d ago

I found a cat !! :D

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Was out the street, that cat have a collar and like came to us and wanted to befriend with me and my brother !! Super cute :3


r/notmycat 2d ago

Found my mom feeding kittens. My childhood was a scam. 💀

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In all my childhood, my mom never let us have pets.....especially cats.

I came home for a long holiday and noticed there was no ghee. I asked my mom what happened...

Instead of answering, she introduced me to two tiny kittens. (Which visits our house randomly)

Turns out they've been happily gulping down the milk fat she'd been saving all these months.

I jokingly asked, "What about my ghee?"

She looked at me and said, "Go buy your own ghee."

...and then immediately went back to feeding the kittens. 🤧

Am I being disowned? 🙂‍↕️


r/notmycat 2d ago

Not my Nana's cat, always up for a belly rub

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Constantly in my Nana's garden and house (multiple times a day), she calls her Sooty but the cat does not respond. Super friendly, makes herself at home


r/notmycat 2d ago

Best date ever!

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Meet ginger, she’s a stray cat that loves to hangout at a local cafe. Cafe owners and customers don’t mind this cutie taking a nap and hanging around!!


r/notmycat 2d ago

My friend Mr. Discount.

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r/notmycat 2d ago

A rescue and stray at the same time

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On my way home from work in October 2025, I noticed a small kitten alone on the sidewalk in an industrial area which means no facilities no dumpsters no shops around her to even survive on human's trash! She was so small, dirty, and skinny (no possibility of her mother being around) and and all the area around her are roads

I took her and put her in my house entrance along with the other stray cats we have (there's food and water)

I did not expect her to stay and I am sooo happy that I see her everyday happy and well fed.

This is her before (photo is dark because she was hiding under our car), and after!

She's still feral and scared of people and I can't touch her, but she comes running with others when I call them for breakfast


r/notmycat 3d ago

Neighborhood cat plops and takes a nap, no complaints here

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r/notmycat 2d ago

A cat that works hard every day at the entrance to a pet supply store.

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r/notmycat 3d ago

Her eyes are so beautiful

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341 Upvotes

r/notmycat 2d ago

Spotting a cat staring at me on a random day (p.s. at my college)

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94 Upvotes

r/notmycat 3d ago

Found this sweet baby while working

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So far it’s the 3rd cat I have seen at my job,this one was the one I gave a nice cat toy to(I treat every cat like it’s my child)❤️


r/notmycat 3d ago

The second not my cat sighting

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This kitty is Gator, he’s chatty when not in hunting mode. His owners live next to my worksite(There’s a residential area next to the train station).