Picture this: you have a happy, well-cared-for cat who loves to roam around and chat with people. One day, a well-meaning stranger becomes overly concerned about your cat’s welfare and takes her to the vet. After the vet assures her that the cat is fine, she starts showing up at your house every day with your cat in tow. This is the situation one cat owner finds themselves in, and they’re at their wit’s end. Let’s dive into this feline fiasco and see what’s going on.
The Wanderer Cat

Ex-Stray with a Raggedy Tail

The Concerned Woman’s First Move

Vet Intervention

The Woman’s Daily Visits

Persistent Cat Rescuer

Young and Sweet, but Clueless

Every. Single. Day.

Christmas Day Interruptions

Enough is Enough

Cat’s Happy Life

Safe Countryside Living

Not a Debate

Cat Owner’s Dilemma: Telling the Persistent Woman to Stop
This cat owner has a unique problem on their hands: a young, well-meaning woman who can’t seem to stop showing up at their house with their wandering cat. Despite the cat being well-cared-for and happy, this woman is convinced she’s saving the feline from a terrible fate. She’s even gone as far as interrupting the family’s Christmas dinner! The owner is at their wit’s end and wonders if they would be wrong for telling her to stop showing up. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Neighbor’s good intentions turned intrusive, time to set boundaries.

Be careful, she might take your cat if you confront her

Concerned woman needs to respect boundaries. NTA.

Firmly tell her to leave the cat alone and stop visiting.

Cat owner gets mixed judgement for keeping crazy person away

Lonely woman uses cat as an excuse for social interaction

Suggests buying a collar for the cat, calls woman’s actions ridiculous

Protect your cat! NTA suggests keeping cat indoors to avoid theft.

Indoor cats are safer, but is it fair to leash them?

Angry neighbor complains about cat’s behavior in the neighborhood.

Grandma’s stray boy won’t stay indoors, NTA understands.

NTA commenter warns about potential cat theft and stalking behavior

Set clear boundaries and communicate them to avoid misunderstandings. NTA.

Beware of potential cat theft. NTA for feeling uncomfortable.

Neighbor crosses the line, NTA for considering police involvement

Cat lover shares experience with similar situation, advises to confront woman.

UK commenter defends outdoor cats wearing collars with bells. ️

Woman gets too attached to stranger’s cat, OP not the a**hole for stopping her

Direct communication and setting boundaries is key in this situation ️

Defending outdoor cats and wildlife conservation in a respectful way

Feral cats may not want to be house cats.

Setting boundaries with a persistent visitor

Is the woman trying to steal the cat?

Beware of cat thieves in the neighborhood

Woman fixated on cat, NTA advised to confront or keep inside.

Empathetic comment suggests possible explanation for woman’s behavior.

Adopted cat needs freedom, not stress. NTA for ignoring girl.

Tracking a wandering cat with an AirTag and some f-bombs

Cat adopts couple’s house as a shortcut

Lonely girl seeks friendship but boundaries are important. NTA.

NTA praises OP for giving cat a home and advocates for indoor cats.

Compassionate response to a potentially sensitive situation.

Beware of cat-napping neighbor, keep an eye on feline friend.

NTA commenter suggests talking to the family of the cat-lover

Heartwarming story of a beloved semi-feral outdoor cat

Is she neurodivergent? Daughter’s peers fixate on cats too.

Keep the cat inside and avoid the drama

Enclosing the cat is a safer solution for everyone involved.

Lonely woman keeps visiting house for cat, try giving company.

Woman buying things for cat, but doesn’t understand animal’s situation. NTA
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Suggests getting a tag for the cat to avoid neighbor drama

Respectful disagreement on outdoor cats, advice to set boundaries. NTA

Return the collar and keep the cat inside for safety.

Is the cat a pawn in this woman’s lonely game?

Taking legal action against cat thief is necessary.

Suggesting a possible reason for the woman’s behavior and a solution.

Setting boundaries with a persistent cat lover.

Set boundaries with the cat lady ♀️

Woman’s good intentions turn into harassment. NTA. Threaten authorities.

Taking action against a stalker with empathy and assertiveness.
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Semi-feral cats make great mousers and keep homes rodent-free

Beware of cat thief! Commenter suggests removing collar.

Handling the cat lady with empathy and boundaries

Neighbor’s excessive visits over cat require clear boundaries and proof.

Suggesting a compassionate approach to a potentially sensitive situation.

Landlord’s property, your rules. NTA for enforcing boundaries.

Compassionate suggestion to deal with a possible autistic woman

Suggestion to keep cat indoors to calm neighbor’s nerves

Options for dealing with cat-obsessed woman: ask to stop/keep cat indoors/move

Keeping cats indoors is a good idea. Beware of obsessive neighbors

Compassionate response suggesting help for troubled woman.

Let cats be cats Outdoor cats are happy cats

NTA suggests getting a restraining order. Cats roam freely.

Suggesting confronting her or calling the police.

Neighborhood cats belong to us joke, but woman has boundary issues NTA

Set boundaries and document incidents to protect your cat

Woman picking up things not hers, needs a cat cafe

NTA. Throw out the collar she gave you. A catio could help.

A cat owner shares how their cat Tommy roams around the neighborhood and one summer, a neighbor kept him for the entire season without letting the owner know until Tommy needed a vet.

Feeding and neutering a feral cat divides opinions.
