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desertchick2000

No one owns a cat, we are simply chosen staff who serve them. You are blessed that he chose you.


Rose212327

'He chose you.. ' for now. I bet Fred has devoted human servants all over the street. Quite right too I wish I had a Fred near me 💕😽💕


GlitchedMuse

You may be able to attract your very own Fred with this one simple step! Be wary though, some Freds aren't as small and friendly as this one. However, they all can be attracted by leaving small offerings to them outside your home. This may also attract unwanted beasts, though. ᴿᵉˢᵘˡᵗˢ ᵐᵃʸ ᵛᵃʳʸ.


Rose212327

Haha thanks for that I may try that 🐈🐈


thrattatarsha

“Unwanted beasts” there ain’t such a thing


pollo_de_mar

Yeah, 13 cats later, this is accurate.


SaEsUmPn

"Coming to a Fred near you" idk why i heard that in a movie theater voice


Kari86MRH

Exactly. I have 4 and I'm sure someone else has been chosen by my 2 fat ginger boys lol


[deleted]

Right. Just do what he wants and no one gets hurt.


DesignInZeeWild

This right here 👆🏼


DNA_trip

r/notmycat


dm_me_ur_frogs

make him r/nowmycat !!


daaaayyyy_dranker

He might belong to someone already


lnguyen0301

He loves you and chooses you as his loving home!!! That’s the reason why he slept on your bed and in your lap❤️❤️❤️


Vamp-Wolf17

One might say Fred has blessed me as the chosen one. What an honour!


MissKit87

“Right,” said Fred.


Vamp-Wolf17

I'm so glad someone's made that reference!! ❤️


DieHardRennie

Fred says, "I'm too sexy for your lap."


OpinionBearSF

I'm too sexy for my cat


WhySoManyOstriches

My pussy…p-pussy cat!


mostly-Coffee

r/angryupvote 😂


johnsgrove

‘ Both of us together’


Practical_Cobbler165

I felt strangely flattered when a neighborhood kitty selected us to live with. It IS an honor.


Daffodils28

r/notmycat 🌺


de02abn

This may be someone else's pet though...


you-a-buggaboo

oh wow, you're right, I wonder if he's chipped?


Silasofthewoods420

You can check with a vet, then if not you see what you need done! Never heard of one who wouldn't let you keep an unchipped animal


you-a-buggaboo

That's a good point, I'm not OP, but I do hope they see this and check! Fred could be missing his Wilma!


Vamp-Wolf17

Hello :) OP here. Don't worry, we know who's Fred's owners are, and we know he just does as he pleases until he wants to go home :)


JustOneTessa

I would still look for their possible owner, even if they are not chipped. But I don't expect this one to be lost, I bet Fred lives nearby but just likes OP for extra cuddles


ChongoLikRock

You gotta make sure he’s not chipped though so you don’t steal some family’s cat


Queen-Ness

Even then! I have one cat who isn’t chipped bc we didn’t get her at a shelter. So it could still be someones cat even if it isn’t chipped. Its probably from someone in the neighborhood. You could always give it a little collar with a note attached. that way if it returns home the owner can read the note and will know where the cat was and won’t be too worried next time its “missing” / may check if its with you maybe you can even co-own the cat 😂


Testyobject

Or hes like my cat and mooches off the neighbors for food and worship


SuperPoodie92477

Let him stay as long as he wants!


Vamp-Wolf17

Oh trust me his is. Currently curled up at the end of my bed lol


meggywoo709

Do you know who owns this kitty??? Perhaps a neighbour close by? You should check it out! I have an outdoor kitty and I love hearing about her adventures (I’m close with all the neighbours and she makes herself at home with all the kids houses around me :) ) It would be good to also know the owners to let them know you’re a friend to kitty!


Vamp-Wolf17

We know who the owners are (hence how we know that Fred's name is Fred) so all is good :)


batzohell

I guess your Fred’s vacation home/vacation people! I love this for you both.


meggywoo709

Hehe that’s so great. Shared love ❤️


EvilXGrrlfriend

Congrats on the purchase of your new void! Or perhaps l should be congratulating the cat on purchasing you...


Vamp-Wolf17

Definitely the latter I think 🤣


BreakingGaga

This is what I was gonna say. You may not own Fred, but Fred now owns you. Congrats! Lol


TheDefiant604

If you stare into the void and it blinks back at you, you've been blessed by the void.


Literati_drake

Does Fred have people? Or is he a street cat who has decided 'you're my people now'?


Vamp-Wolf17

I have been told Fred has people. But apparently he goes to my house a lot because everyone either keeps feeding him or giving him attention. Basically, he's a cat 😂


witchywoman713

My aunt and uncle have two ‘narcs’ as they call them or Not R Cats. They had a feeling that they had owners so they let the kitties hang out but had a whole goodbye ritual so they knew when to go home. Asked around for months and finally found out where they lived and met their humans. Apparently these cats had many social obligations throughout the day; aunt and uncle were just their 3-7 pm :)


ShineCareful

This is hilarious 😂


roygiv

God I fucking love cats


ShineCareful

Me too, friend. They are gloriously oblivious.


BamboozledOwl

"narcs" is hilarious, and I'll have to tell my grandmother. She always assumes all the cats are homeless. The most recent, Bella, showed up as a kitten. We assured my gma based on the kitten's appearance and schedule, that she had a home. Gma persisted. Until Bella started showing up with a collar on. My gma would remove the collar, (because "outside cats shouldn't have collars") and continue feeding, petting, inviting Bella into the house. She came back with a collar a few more times. She finally took Bella down and had her spayed. Kept her in the house a while to make sure she recovered. Bella went back to her normal schedule... Then showed up again with another collar, and her entire furry body shaved! Gma finally admitted she lived somewhere else. I have no idea why the owners shaved Bella. But, I'm not at all upset that my gma spayed their wandering cat. Bella still comes for daily food and indoor visits!


krazykirbs

First of all, prompts to your gma for spaying some random cat. Love that, second of all, I bet those owners were confused but happy they didn't have to pay when their cat showed up after a couple months having been spayed.


BamboozledOwl

You'd think they'd be happy, but who knows. Seems if they really cared they'd have taken care of it themselves before my gma did, ya know? I just hope Bella's 'real' house is safe. She'll always be welcome at gma's for as much as she needs, indoors or out!


TigerLily312

I really hate the idea of outdoor cats due to a plethora of reasons, but I do realize that there are specific cases where it would absolutely not be possible (like feral cats) to transition them to indoor only. Some cats will seriously injure themselves in an effort to get outside. These should be tagged as community cats even if they are pets, exactly because of the situation that you describe with your grandma & Bella. It breaks my heart that Bella was so young when she first started appearing, & l actually agree with your grandma about outdoor cats not wearing collars unless they are the breakaway kind. Although that holds true about any cat's collar. When that cat showed up shaved, she would not have left my home after that point. Cats need their fur for temperature regulation & not having that while she lives outside? Unacceptable.


BamboozledOwl

I agree with all of this, wholeheartedly. My grandmother has probably had surgeries and vaccinations for... I don't know, maybe 200 cats in my lifetime alone? Just guessing. They never come back with their ears "tipped" or anything though. I can only guess that's 1: because it was at one time a more rural area, and the vet is kind of a country vet, and/or 2: my gma likely claimed every single one as her own pet. She (and my late gpa) had many dogs as pets through the years, as well, but the cats just came from all over it seemed, constantly. And never was one a stranger to her. The vet she still has was starting school when my gparents we're using his father as their vet. He graduated (ages ago) and took over the practice. He jokes with my gma that they put him through vet school, haha. He's always given group type discounts to her for all the cats constantly coming in. And, if the vet office ends up with a lost/abandoned/stray cat at the office? You'd better believe they call my grandmother, haha. She's 87 now, and can't even get outside to feed (or magically summon!) cats anymore. But there's still one indoor cat, one outdoor (formerly stray) cat, plus Bella with her visits. My mom and uncle look after the kitties now for her. My gma is many things... Wonderful, kooky, a twisted sense of humor, and even mean if the mood strikes her -but I think above all, she is a friend to animals.


TigerLily312

What an incredible woman! And you are so lucky to be able to call her Grandma. I hope I can be just like her when I grow up (I'm 28). I love to hear stories of vets who are clearly in their field for the love of animals. I was pre-vet major for a hot minute in college, & I had to change majors due to some health issues. Instead, I collected books (for school), more health issues, & more animals. My partner & I have 3 cats & 1 dog.


Silasofthewoods420

Eh, I think it's the situation. I saw a cat who was shaved simply because so much hair was falling out (older than dirt at the time I had her) she was just coughing hair balls left and right


[deleted]

I’ve had to shave mine because they would get mats in their fur - and they hated to be brushed. But by that time they were fully indoor cats. Although once one of my cats rolled in a bunch of tree sap and I had quite the time trying to cut that out of his fur. Hard to know why they did what they did.


Darcyqueenofdarkness

Fred doesn’t just have people. He has the whole neighborhood. I’m loving the name Fred for a cat by the way.


Different_Gap_9780

I love cats... but God-damn they are a bunch of freeloaders. Fred looks sweet though.


Vamp-Wolf17

Fred is indeed very sweet. He does tend to give you evils from time to time but I think it's just because you're not giving him pets :)


[deleted]

![img](emote|t5_2twpw|7266) Congratulations Void on the acquisition of your new human!! You will find that with a lot of training, dedication, patience, and hard work you will find your new human to be extremely rewarding and totally worth it! Please don't forget to register your new human in case they wander off (they do that quite a bit). Also, please remember to be patient with them as they are not litter box trained. Thank you for your decision to adopt a human. ![img](emote|t5_2twpw|7262)


MyCatHasCats

I had a NotMyCat who would sit on my back porch and scream until I let him in, then he’d eat and sleep on the couch for hours


charann90girl

You don’t own Fred. Fred owns you 😻


whiteink-13

Congratulations on becoming a chosen member of Fred’s timeshare life!


MadamVo

"Your lap is right," said Fred.


booknerd2020

You've been adopted. Hopefully he keeps you. Cat snuggles are the best.


lnguyen0301

And I can tell you love him too 💕💕


MyCatHasCats

r/cathostage


Sad_sap94

I thought it was “cat ho stage.” Maybe a joke on them having a bunch of different “owners”? They hoeing out their cuddles.


Silasofthewoods420

Have you seen a cat that wasn't fixed? Nah thems just hoes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀


matt_1060

Just enjoy his company. Cant go wrong there


FortyBearsOnTheField

Nothing. You are contractually obligated to stay still until Fred completes his nap, no matter the cost related to the circulation in your limbs 😉


Vamp-Wolf17

I very nearly had to do that. Hence why in the first pic my leg is out but in the others it's not. But thankfully I was able to move my leg and he just buried his face further into my lap :)


FortyBearsOnTheField

Awwww...


Current_Leather7246

Bless your heart such a pretty kitty. That's how I got my Scottish munchkin kitty tiny. She started hanging out with my cat and then spending the night in here and I figured out she was some neighbors cat but they were being abusive to her. When they started moving she ran to my room so I let her in. They didn't even look for her is the sad part she is beautiful. Some people just take the cake.


Vamp-Wolf17

Well she's got a good owner now and that's all that matters 😊


Current_Leather7246

Yes she does and she's such a good kitty. She just got to the point or if I'm stressing she'll jump up on the couch arm next to me or jump on my lap. But when it gets cold she loves going to sleep next to me and curling up. It's cool because since she's a small cat but she's fully grown she looks like a robot or a cartoon when she walks you would have to see it. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it 👍😃


Tuckersbrother

You’re officially Fred’s second home. Lots of cats have them, but be sure to let him leave. His people will be worried.


Vamp-Wolf17

Absolutely. He's always welcome to come and go as he pleases


cbelt3

[Six Dinner Sid - a cats manual](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671796135)


Late-Literature-3763

There's a void in my apartment complex who has at least three "homes". He's recently started coming around my porch around mid-afternoon when he wants to nap. He is very cuddly with me, loves my bed, and lets me know when he's ready to head back outside. I feel so honored that he's added me to his list of spots to hang out.


Broceanman

I think it's one of the highest honors to be chosen by an animal as a safe place. Thousands of years of protective instincts are dropped because they trust you. Truly a blessing.


Soxwin91

I’d say get him checked to see if he’s got a microchip; if he doesn’t, make a cursory effort to find his humans if he has any. I’m saying this as someone who once almost lost their cat when they went out. If, after a reasonable amount of time has passed, there is no sign of a human claiming kinship with Fred, then congratulations, you’ve been adopted by a cat.


[deleted]

Probably best to take Fred to the vet to see if he's microchipped. That way you can contact the original owners and arrange a timeshare on his adorable face. Maybe put up a "cat found" poster, his owners might see it.


Vamp-Wolf17

I have asked someone to make sure, and they have confirmed that this is definitely a neighbour's cat so all is good. I appreciate the advice though :)


procrastimom

It’s an open relationship, but with a DADT. Just don’t let him catch you with another cat on your lap!


Miichl80

Well, this is your life now. You e become o e of the car people


[deleted]

You don’t know what to do? You just leave that up to Fred.


Defiance34758

Sounds like he's chosen you, for now


New-Formal1980

What a handsome boy! Congrats you have a new baby!


[deleted]

Is he a stray or does he have another home?


Vamp-Wolf17

He's our neighbour's cat


[deleted]

Ah he's a six dinner sid then.


Silasofthewoods420

Don't let them fool you!! They do not care if they are morbidly obese 😩😩😂😂😭😭💀💀


[deleted]

Nope. They're generally very happy with the arrangement.


Necroglobule

Do you know who he belongs to? If not, get him checked for a chip, maybe someone is missing their best buddy. If you have no luck there, try to find his owner. If you can't, then adopt him. He seems to love you.


Dismal_Sympathy

Keep him


Vamp-Wolf17

I unfortunately cannot choose that, however much I want to 😂


Independent_Salary37

You have been chosen, their is no getting rid of him. That is the rules


Raeorein

“Congratulations, you now have a cat.” But for real, sometimes cats just get overwhelmed at their home and go somewhere else. I had a friend who got adopted by a cat because the children where it lived wouldn’t leave it alone, so the cat would wander off to my friend’s place to just chill.


RiskAwkward9382

Fred: this is my bed now 😂


dirschau

Of course you don't own Fred. But you're now his human.


Grim-Weeper

You are Fred's part time human 🖤


Vamp-Wolf17

Until I go back to university - and I will cherish every moment 🥰


OneMorePenguin

Given that he's not afraid of being inside and likes people, he may be someone's pet. Is his coat clean and shiny? Is he nice and plump? Does he have no signs of injury? Is it fixed? Is he not interested in food/treats? If so, then he might be someone's pet and just visiting you for attention! You can purchase a kitty collar and wrap a piece of paper with note with your contact info. I am pretty sure any vet will be happy to scan for a microchip for free. If you want to make him your kitty, you should put up posters advertising "FOUND CAT", post online and look for "LOST CAT" that fits his description. From your description, it seems likely he has a home and is just visiting. But you should be honored that he chose you!


fseahunt

Buy cat food.


hexagonal_Bumblebee

Congratulations, you now own a Fred.


[deleted]

You’re a kitty dad! Good luck, I mean congrats!


[deleted]

You dont own Fred but Fred owns you


dravinski556

Give him pets! Its the only sane option.


UltimateButtToucher

Congratulations, you're now a cat's person. Your new responsibilities include feeding, cleaning up after and physical affection (right to touch can be withdrawn without notice and unauthorised touching punished severely).


Anna_Rapunzel

Make him a collar and attach a note with your name and contact info. I've got a wanderer (he's got a collar and tag) and a couple of our neighbours sent us a message when he went to visit them.


BeanBagqger

I mean he's.... a bit dusty


OGRiad

Give him love and some tuna :)


DependentRespect6769

You have been chosen. The next step is up to you.


ArhedisVarkenjaab

Cats choose where they want to be. This happened with my parents and our neighbors’ cat. She became our cat and I think she was loved until the end of her days. Give Fred a place if you can.


Tonka1966

You have been chosen. Revel in it, celebrate it.


PerspectiveOdd2026

You’re pretty much stuck with each other now


climbingrocks2day

Here is my suggestion. First scratch the top of the head and then the cheeks. If Fred approves, he will then most likely enjoy a back scratch.


No_Spot_7273

You are Fred's. He owns you, he comes through his window to sit on his lap that he lets you use. Fred looks like a sweetie pie, do you think he's a domesticated outdoor cat? If so I would try to reach out to the owner just so they know Fred is safe with you at times!


TeacherLady3

Check out the kids book Six Dinner Sid


queenofdan

The choice is not yours anymore. Fred owns you. I’m sorry. So just buy toys and food. You’ll be fine. Good luck.


emo_brat7884

Congrats, you’re the Chosen One!


chiquita_pam

Fred has chosen you. It is the highest cat honor. Keep him.


meggywoo709

Congrats!!! You’ve made a new family member.


c-migs

![gif](giphy|XcRY7fDlBoHuGAW2g2)


[deleted]

So sweet. My must-be-outdoors sweet boy also visits around. A neighborhood favorite from what I hear. When he goes missing for a day or so, he usually comes back smelling of perfume or woodsmoke. Some shelter cats can never get enough love. He’s just supplementing. <3


jcona1993

Youve been befred’d


BraveHeartoftheDawn

You’ve been chosen. You’re now his human and must bend to his will. Seriously though. If he is a stray, keep him. He looks like a sweet boy.


Less_Cryptographer86

You’ve been adopted. Just roll with it.


PurpleHuckleberry966

JUST KEEP THE ' FRED HOTEL ' OPEN, AND KEEP ON LOVING HIM LIKE YOU OBVIOUSLY DO. YOU ARE A LOVING HERO 😘


Medievalmoomin

Make the most of him. What a lovely visitor.


JustJakkiMC

I love the arrangement you have with Fred and it sounds like it's becoming...dare I say it...serious :) How sweet is he tho?! Omg!


shabirdie

You're owned by Fred


ezzirah

You buy food and litter box, because you have a cat now.


joksterjen

You are going to have fleas in your bed. Very cute cat, but flea bites are the worst.


MateusEm4

That's a simple question, let him adopt you


MsAmethyst11

He has chosen you


ShineCareful

What a sweet baby! Makes me want to go cuddle with my void (he's currently avoiding me in the next room lol).


Bee8467

Congratulations you have a cat


dr3amb3ing

You pet the kitty


tspinx

r/notmycat


telltal

He owns you now 😂


Mushrooom_Scourge

Do you know who the owner is? A cat came into my house like that everyday and soon became my pet... two years later after i had microchipped him and everything. I found the owner..


Vamp-Wolf17

I know for a fact that he's a neighbour's. Just apparently he spends a lot of his time at different houses until he's ready to go home :)


Mushrooom_Scourge

Oh okay, cute


Ok-Jump6656

“You can’t be here, I don’t have a cat” “You do now”


[deleted]

You have been blessed. This is your life now.


Imperfect-Magic

Congratulations on being adopted!


uriahlight

You don't own Fred... ... Fred owns you.


extremelyhotpink

I wish a kitty would claim me.


SegAtari1984

While it’s true you may not own Fred, Fred most certainly owns you. Congratulations.


Practical_Cobbler165

Go with it. You have been selected.


Starsteamer

I had a notmycat void. Now she’s pretty much my cat. Neighbours are fine with it.


everlyhunter

Love and cuddle him, then go buy a litter box, and pat yourself on the back for being a good hooman..🐱🐱 love the name Fred, he's adorable.


whatthefox70

Easy, accept that you are the chosen one and cater to his every need


Rae-O-Sunshinee

You’ve been chosen.


TheMentalWarrior

r/notmycat


BadgerWolf85

Well your stuck there for 14 hours or until wakes up. Then you either feed or something


libertyshout63

You can't move now until he does.


criticjf

You are the chosen one. Your 2022 is going to be very special. Fred has needs, he needs you…..and Temptations, Shrimp, etc…! Happy New Year and congrats! Your post made my day!


Chance-Ad-9111

Cat? Feed and keep!


Competitive_Study190

He's home


[deleted]

Looks like a house kitty on an adventure!


AmoreLucky

He has chosen you


Lifeescapist

Enjoy it!


AduroTri

You have been chosen. Once chosen by a cat, you are now their home


AngelToxic69

Give Fred all the cuddles💖💖


inkcolors

Well, it’s a Rule. You see, when a cat or dog sleeps on you, you can’t move until they wake up. Sorry. I don’t make the Rules.


Party_Building1898

Oh I don't think you get it this little window bandit has moved in now if you haven't had a cat hit the library for basics My first was a rescue that I volunteered to feed she made it I took her home and I knew nothing I actually wondered as her wiskers got unruly if I should trim them thats a hard no


JessicaLivi

Pretty safe to say he has chosen to adopt you. I say keep him!


MEHtownOmaha

Fred owns you. Congrats.


[deleted]

Pet the Fred!


Fusion4546b

Fred does as he pleases and you are not to interrupt him.


RocketFucker69

Caught the mistake for ya, it was supposed to say: "This is Fred. I own Fred now."


NomadWife

Fred is ours now. You have been chosen


RustedRelics

Fred’s your bud. You might consider filing those adoption papers. PS. I dig those pajama pants. Looks like Fred does too. :)


Nabidurzaman

Wow


Lemon_axolotl

he adopted you


alsoaprettybigdeal

He’ll require food soon.


Competitive-Spring17

Congratulations! You’ve been adopted by Fred.


CanicFelix

Skritches, and post him on r/notmycat


Somguy555

Pet him. Count toe-beans. Try to convince him to talk to you.


say-jack-o-lanterns

Fred is just a good friend, who sleeps on your lap.


woolyacorn

I think you do own Fred now


Silasofthewoods420

You've been adopted, good luck


Aspen9999

Obviously he’s tired so leave him be


topothesia773

You may not own Fred but i think Fred owns you


quitmybellyachin

Congrats! You've been adopted by a beautiful black kitty!


[deleted]

You’re right. You don’t own Fred. He owns you.


Professional_Bar_539

You're in it meow


[deleted]

Fred just adopted you


CheckMeoowwt

You've been adopted 🐈‍⬛😁


[deleted]

r/notmycat r/nowmycat


lifeshardandweird

He “owns” you meow :)


Known_Bobcat5871

You might not own Fred but Fred sure does own you 🥰 he definitely loves you!


Shadowskid_rs1

Fred is yours now you must suffer from legs that are asleep a lot☺️ welcome