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We don't have any cats or pets for that matter, but for the last month or so, a cat (which does not appear to be a stray, but doesn't have a collar/ID tag) has been trying to get into our house. At first, it just meowed outside on the steps and clawed at the door, often with another cat as well. The other cat only tried it for a few days, but this one cat has persisted for weeks and now succeeds by hiding in the bushes next to our house and sneaking in behind us at the last minute before we close the door as we enter the house. Once in the house, the cat does not seem to be aiming to go towards any one thing; it just looks around. We always put it back outside if it gets in, but it always tries again. Today it got into my car as well when I wasn't looking. Is this common behavior for a non-stray cat? Trying to get into a stranger's house/car? And is it just due to curiosity, or are they usually looking for something in particular?

How long have you lived in that house? Is there a chance this cat may have lived there before? Is the cat healthy looking, or may it have been "lost" for some time?
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Cats; Mustard, Frodo, Ted, Eddie Poe, Puck, Ted, Todd, Fessig, Marla, Bill, Darlene, and mama cat.

Snakes; Mickey, Fido, Dead, Samson, Delalah, Jack Straw, Phobia, Tuesday, Tweeker, Elizard, Cmaeo, and babies.

Ferret; Cricket.

Dog; Stryder

etc..........

You're being adopted - even if this kitty has a "real" home. For whatever reason, you're now part of his territory.

Years ago a friend had a cat who who would show up on her doorstep, come in take a nap, maybe even stay the night then leave. Turned out he belonged up the street. His owners had no idea.

My parents had a cat years ago that got meals at several houses over a two block area. Casey had a great con job going, one woman after another fed him thinking he was starving to death - 'poor kitty' my eye!

you must be very likable people!