Everyone knows that dogs and cats seem to have distinct personalities. While dogs generally come off as more playful, rambunctious, and obedient, any cat owner can tell you that felines are a stubborn bunch, doing whatever they want, exactly when they want to do it— and this applies when picking their owners. Yup, you heard me: picking their owners. If you think you made the fateful decision to bring a feline into your home, I can almost guarantee you that you are wrong.
Here are 30 cats who prove that when it comes to choosing a furever home, they are definitely the ones calling the shots!
Midnight Visitor
One Redditor was woken up by this strange feline who had made its way into his room at 2:45 a.m. He takes to Reddit to chronicle the event, writing, “I don’t own a cat… Is this how you get a cat?”
Yes. Yes it is.
Stranger Danger
This little furball managed to sneak into someone’s apartment and claim it as his own. When the owner discovered him, the cat was just as shocked as he was!
Cat Crew
It seems that this group of cats wasn’t satisfied with the bowls of food outside; they want to be where the humans are— and the one in front looks pretty persistent!
“Sill” Seeker
This anonymous, little kitty interrupted a romantic night of Netflix and chill for one lucky couple. Two’s a crowd, but they say a feline’s divine!
Midnight Visitor II
If you were woken by any other stranger in this manner, it would be utterly terrifying. You might not own him, but from the look on his face, he definitely owns you!
Cat Nap
When one Reddit user woke up from a post-work nap, they discovered they had been adopted by this anonymous little feline!
Roadtrip Rascal
This Redditor was over the moon when a ginger kitty randomly decided to hop into his work truck, hoping to come along for the ride!
An Unlikely Pair of Visitors
According to one Redditor, this adorable duo comes to visit every single day. Romantic getaway, perhaps— or just house hunting for some new roommates?
Croc vs Cat
One Redditor happened upon this interspecies standoff when they walked into their bathroom. The user confirms that they do not own this cat— but I was more curious about the croc, myself.
One-Eyed Bandit
Although this uploader confirms that they do indeed own a cat— it’s definitely not the one they found in their container of cat food…
Gaming Grimalkins
These two little kitties have adopted a local student house as their new favorite hangout, dropping by every so often to play some games on the students’ tablet: a universal symbol of “you are my human”.
Don’t Mind Me
This black-and-white cutie was having a little snack, waiting to announce her arrival to her new owner. One Redditor comments knowingly, “You don’t choose the cat, the cat chooses you.”
Midnight Visitor III
This Redditor met his new roommate for the first time when we walked into his kitchen at 5:30 a.m. One commenter notes, “It’s one of the tuxedo ones, so I think it will be your butler as long as you ask it to sign a contract.”
Kitchen Caper
One Redditor didn’t realize that leaving his door open for 5 minutes was an open invitation for this little kitty to make itself at home! “Got any snacks?”
Bathroom Hider
This black-and-white beauty was found hiding in a stranger’s bathroom, cuddled in with all the cozy towels. “It’s okay, I live here meow.”
“Please Sir, I Want Some More”
One Redditor’s parents found out mighty quickly what happens when you feed stray cats. Did they want cats? Because this is how you get cats.
A Door’s a Door
This uploader was surprised to hear their doggie door flapping while their dog was sitting right beside them. Turns out one little kitty was dropping by to join the party!
Seventh-Floor Sneak
The Imgur user who uploaded this unsettling photo writes, “I woke up to this on my balcony, seven floors up! I don’t even own a cat!” Sorry to disappoint you, but looks like you do now!
Curious Kitty
Although this Reddit user does not have a cat, his neighbor’s cat has claimed him as one of his beloved humans, often greeting him like this. “Whatcha doin’? Can I come?”
Roadtrip Rascal II
One Redditor was definitely surprised when this adorable furball landed on their lap. They explain that the cat, “wouldn’t let me leave without him. I don’t own a cat. Is this how you get a cat?” Yup. Now you’re starting to catch on.
Bathroom Beauty
This black beauty was found enjoying the views from the toilet seat when the inconsiderate owner of the house had the nerve to interrupt her reveries.
Taste Tester
This little furball ran inside when the homeowner was carrying in groceries. After sharing some bacon with the friendly feline, the homeowner turned around to find this.
Closet Kitty
This little diva was discovered tucked away in her future mama’s bag. She writes, “I don’t own a cat…” Well, by the looks of it, you definitely do now!
Peering Pussy
After working in the office for about an hour, one Imgur user was a bit startled to see this strange, little guy hanging out and supervising the workplace productivity.
Cuddly Kitty
This Reddit user knew there wasn’t anything he could do to fight it; this cat had definitely adopted him as his new owner. He writes simply, “This guy showed up at my back door last night. I guess I own a cat now.”
I guess I own a cat now.”
Furry Family of Five
One Redditor was surprised to discover that this furry family of five had moved into this home. One commenter suggests, “Maybe you went to the wrong house?”
Roadtrip Rascal III
This coal-colored feline decided that this car belonged to him after one Redditor left the roof open for a bit. The most upvoted comment reads, “Cats choose us… And this one chose you.”
Couture Connoisseur
Like all the other cats on this list, this little guy was making himself quite at home before he was interrupted by some strange human intruding on his space.
Midnight Pooper
It’s unclear what this person did to make his neighbor’s cat so vengeful— but he was definitely offered a nice slice of revenge by the looks of his pillow!
The Secret Weapon
This feral kitty was not about to be abandoned by the family he had adopted as his own after they had installed a microchip cat flap to keep him outside; instead, he hit them with this heartbreaking expression. Eventually, the uploader, the cat’s mastermind tactics worked, and he was ultimately welcomed into the family as one of their own.
So, did you adopt your cat or did your cat adopt you?
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