Random Stray Decides To Move Into Woman's House, Her Cat Is Not Happy

A random stray cat decided to make itself at home in a woman's house, much to the dismay of her resident feline. The unexpected guest not only disrupted the household but also sparked a viral sensation on TikTok, where the unusual encounter was documented.

In a video posted by user @__sophe in April, the stray cat is seen entering the woman's house uninvited and making itself comfortable. The resident cat, however, is visibly unhappy with the new arrival.

The clip captures the stray cat's bold entrance and subsequent exploration of its new surroundings. The woman behind the camera can be heard expressing her surprise "This is not my cat. My cat is right there."

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A cat enters a home. A viral video shows a stray that moved into a woman's home, but her cat doesn't agree with his decision. A cat enters a home. A viral video shows a stray that moved into a woman's home, but her cat doesn't agree with his decision. Getty images

Encountering stray cats can be a common occurrence, and knowing how to handle such situations is important. Cats Protection, a leading feline welfare charity in the UK, offers guidance on what to do if you find a stray cat.

According to their advice, the first step is to determine if the cat is truly a stray or if it belongs to a neighbor. They recommend checking for identification, such as a collar or microchip, and asking around the neighborhood to see if anyone has lost a cat.

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If the cat appears to be a stray, Cats Protection advises providing it with food, water, and shelter while attempting to locate its owner. They also suggest taking the cat to a vet to check for a microchip and to assess its health.

If the owner cannot be found, consider rehoming the cat or seeking assistance from a local animal rescue organization.

@__sophe

Pls he’s so cute but my cat is terrified #fyp #catsoftiktok

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The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 385,900 views and 47,300 likes on the platform.

One user, Diamond, commented: "Imposter Cat looking at YOU like 'what YOU doing in my house luv??' just charge him rent."

SeeSaw said: "Everytime I see vids like this I also assumed the new cat is always considered adopted."

TheHandsomeCatFinnigan added: "He heard it was a good place. I have the same thing with a neighbour cat. Lol He has a great home but comes to eat [because] I always have food out lol."

Newsweek reached out to @__sophe for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.

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