Houston neighborhood being tormented by long-time cat burglar

He's gained quite a reputation and his list of victims keeps growing.

[@AwesomeJellyBean]

“He has no remorse, but I apologize on his behalf.” Every cat owner ever, actually.

[@carmichael2359]

😂

[@shannonly23]

Lololol 💯💯💯

[@smokerputz]

Can confirm!

[@juliav.mcclelland2415]

If she was genuinely sorry, she'd stop letting him out to do it.

[@H20fanatic20]

@@juliav.mcclelland2415you can’t stop a cat..🙃

[@peraltaisrael2598]

What a generous kitty. In it’s mind he’s actually working to provide for its family.

[@user-hp1pp7bz7b]

Kitten hood

[@mathewvanostin7118]

When past thieves get reincarnated as a cat 😂

[@maxpro751]

@@mathewvanostin7118 That time I got reincarnated into a cat thief

[@gh-xv1ch]

@@maxpro751 speaking of, i wonder what kind of animal i was before being reincarnated, if i could be a tiger, or ...

[@thegreygoblin5165]

He loves it

[@ItsJustLisa]

I love that the neighborhood has embraced their resident cat burglar and had fun with the situation to the benefit of people in need. This is the kind of positivity we need right now.

[@thatdude3977]

Id rather see corruption destroyed, but yeah, you right, this is what we need.

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@thatdude3977, so you don’t think people need bright spots of positivity? You do know that constant negativity and stress literally can people, right? Geez, this was a 3-4 minute human interest, upbeat story. Go pee in someone else’s cereal.

[@lindatohara6438]

I agree it made me chuckle 🤭

[@pawsfurGod]

❤❤yes!

[@joepatriot6431]

Great idea.

[@pensacolian211]

A few years ago I befriended a stray cat, and one day I came home to find her waiting inside my house for me. Nobody let her in, she let herself in, coming in through the vents. I was amazed at her resourcefulness, and she's been my part-time roommate ever since. Idk where she originally came from, or what happened to her, but she has remained skiddish for the 5 years I've known her, wincing away any time I try to pet her, and generally just does her own thing. She's a good cat though, and I'm glad she was able to find me in her travels, rather than someone who might not have been so welcoming, or as cat friendly as I am.

[@blackqueen164]

Thank you for being so kind, I hope your symbiotic relationship forever blooms😻

[@Miriam-gl6vd]

I have one too! I named him Sylvester he only really comes when he is hungry. He usually just eats and naps in the laundry room then takes off. Sometimes he comes back so dirty after about 10 days later other times he stays every night for a week. I care for him 😊

[@tylerdurden4392]

@@Miriam-gl6vd I'm in the same boat :) I care for the strays too :)

[@bzipoli]

y'know what they say: cats chose their owners. i mean... "owners". well, roomates, yeah

[@tylerdurden4392]

@@bzipoli They allow us in their homes lol

[@toystroy7996]

I love how cats can do things humans can't and get away with it. That is freaking adorable.

[@ilikemyowncomments9065]

It almost sounds like a democrat...a demoCAT

[@Wildstar40]

Officers PIT the Dodge Hellcat and a cat ran away from the scene never to be found.🤣

[@ololusername]

not in Japan (look up 'Mr. Tamasuke arrested')

[@Youtubename-qq2fb]

Probably because cats mainly do it out of some type of instinct, while humans are mostly seen to do it out of greed or selfishness :/

[@champagnexoxo1198]

Yes cause they’re animals and don’t have that much logic

[@greenman6141]

What a nice neighborhood. Not only do they not mind, they've turned it into a way to make money for an animal shelter.

[@raven4k998]

you thought the burglar was human you thought wrong🤣🤣🤣

[@TheMeloettaful]

That was so beautiful I love it ❤😆!

[@anouarkrassimovich7481]

that's how humans should always behave with animals. Tolerance and love.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

Yes,😂😂

[@CarlotaZimmerman]

That was the best part!

[@roxescale]

IT'S NOT MALICIOUS, IT'S HIS OFFERING TO THE HOME. HE CAN'T GO GROCERY SHOPPING TO CONTRIBUTE, SO HE BRINGS HOME WHAT HE THINKS WILL COMPLIMENT HIS MOM.

[@eileenspamer]

ha ha lol yes

[@pinkroses135]

🥰

[@Yosatorn.Asavapatr.Naptvik]

bodyshape wear, bikini 😅

[@TanyaOwens]

Yes, those are gifts

[@Thecodexnoir]

Awww.. bet 🖤

[@robbiewilson214]

“He has no remorse” had me rolling 😂

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@miciboo9993]

because he is black :D

[@thomashauer6804]

Ofc Police does nothing bc hes black...how times have changed

[@KokoEd]

I saw a video online that states cats are incapable of feeling remorse.

[@timothymcglynn1935]

🎉

[@Mark_Penrose]

What a terrific young man, bringing the neighborhood together with his dastardly deeds.

[@joelorthemierrauzes]

Makes people together, which is great

[@jaynicew]

Not Dastardly!!! Hahahaah

[@Mark_Penrose]

Yes, he knows his deeds are benevolent. What a good boy.@@jaynicew

[@vexusvexed]

The true meaning of doing the wrong thing, for the right reasons.

[@tahirahpascall2637]

😂😂

[@ArmyScoutMom]

He's LITERALLY a cat burglar...

[@Okillydokilly69]

Well statistically, young black male cats have a strong tendency towards crime

[@permanentvacation2406]

@@Okillydokilly69 yeah he is black

[@BootyWarrior80892]

@@Okillydokilly69and the young white makes cats have a tendency towards kitty sex trafficking crimes not to include the Catholic cats (pun intended with Cat-holic)😂

[@DivestedFromBlackistann]

@@BootyWarrior80892well I would hate to burst your bubble on such statistics so I’ll let you stay in sjw land 😂

[@BootyWarrior80892]

@@DivestedFromBlackistann sure bud

[@legacyteam5581]

My girlfriend has a cat. It ended up stealing my heart.

[@ascent8487]

They do that. ❤

[@ys5220]

🥺

[@thatdude3977]

😂 which one?

[@bethanyoneal5789]

My cat also stole my heart

[@avalonjustin]

My ex-girlfriend broke my heart. I should have just gotten a cat.

[@cjsays19728]

the profits to a shelter is unbelievably heart warming - lovely folks and lovely neighbours

[@FrankFox-yu1xf]

My kitty steals stuffed animals, and brings them and sets them on my pillow. He's indoor only, so he takes them from my kids.

[@laurendaryani4893]

That is so precious 😄❤

[@tameramares5785]

My girl does the same. It's so cute!! She has such a precious "cattitude."...😂❤😊

[@paxhumana2015]

@FrankFox-yu1xf, does your kitty bring them to you on the days when you are feeling sad and depressed the most, out of curiosity?

[@NondescriptMammal]

My daughter's cat does something similar... He has a favorite stuffed animal raccoon, almost as big as he is, that he will carry in his mouth into whatever room you're in. He comes into the room somehow meowing loudly with the raccoon still in his mouth, as if to say "Look what I caught", as if proud of his amazing hunting skills. He will then drop it at your feet and meow a few more times to make sure you noticed. We think he does it when he wants some attention. 😸

[@sandyc.5017]

My cat always puts his toy mouse's in my shoes. I love it. ❤😊

[@ProveAllThings1Th-5-21]

My cat wasn't into fabric, it was trash and large leaves. Living in a rural area, she regularly brought us beer cans, chip bags, egg cartons and any large and unusual leaf she could find. We would often hear her alerting us that she was on her way down the driveway with her gifts for us. We always praised her for her kindness. I miss her dearly. Rest in peace Tiny Tot.

[@midnightblackheart1821]

😢

[@angelasoucy3268]

My cat brought me mushrooms which freaked me out because a lot of them are poisonous 🙄

[@cmay7429]

We had one that would bring us live snakes! And hide them for later. 😬 Practical jokers of the cat world.

[@DannyGruesome]

​@@angelasoucy3268cats are crazy.

[@angelasoucy3268]

@@DannyGruesome my cat doesn't steal but she is aggressive towards strangers. She's an awesome guard dog. She listen by the door or windows and growl like a demon. I know she'd tear someone apart if she had to.

[@SCBJQ]

My Mom and I had a cat who was obsessed with fabric. My Mom's a quilter and has rooms full of bins of fabric. We kept finding piles of fabric pieces, some of them pretty large, all over the house. We finally caught him doing it. He'd sit in the bin, carefully using his paws to browse through the fabric, picking out specific pieces and setting them aside. Then he'd carry each piece to a pile in another room. My Mom sewed him a quilt out of the pieces he picked. He was such a special, affectionate cat.

[@cocolime6496]

shut up that's beautiful 😭

[@mimi-lg8lo]

😻😸😻 💞🐈

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Oh, goodness, I love that she did that.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

@@cocolime6496 ikr?! I teared up a little haha!

[@stephaniehowell1109]

Awwwww, I am smiling so huge right now, and after the day at work I had, I really needed that!!! Thank you!!!!!!! So cool, she made him a quilt out of his fav pieces....she is awesome!!!

[@marymartin2154]

"Cleo had no response" Cleo: hisss! I'd call that a response!

[@pegasusearl]

She said, "no remorse" not "no response".

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

Cleo: I am not responding to yoy and I am Innocent

[@AG-bp3ll]

This is what happens with these soft on crime DAs and judges. Career criminals like this that never serve real jail time.

[@czechmate6916]

😄😂🤣👍👍

[@alciao3441]

Hahahahahahaha!!

[@13Liberty50]

need to unleash the K9 unit on this caper!

[@TiffWaffles]

You've got to admit that it's because this criminal is the cutest cutie pie ever. He just can't go to prison. Not with a face like that!

[@czechmate6916]

So far everything he has stolen has been under a thousand dollars so they won’t prosecute 😹🤣

[@swiftiekitty.]

He shoud be punished by a lot of petting by every victim ❤😂

[@SaturdayMorno86]

Cleo:" please don't pet me no petting thank you I don't want to be petted! Enough

[@Melodias102]

Exactly. :D

[@Unlike230]

Yes😂

[@fightingtosurvive6527]

A Victim Impact Petting. 😺🐈‍⬛

[@Heyu7her3]

Pet-ty crimes

[@marpro765]

He's mousing. He's contributing to the family's welfare. He's wonderful. 🥰

[@avalonjustin]

"Hey mom, I brought you a new bikini!"😄

[@essencemylyfe]

​@@avalonjustin😹😹

[@wgcds7jyg897]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9😂😂😂

[@Humble_abode-k2h]

​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9what😂

[@BENOTAFRAID689]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9 I don't mean to be rude, but how are we going to get the cat to repent to Christ? It seems like an impossible labor.

[@bethanyhaffey975]

Imagine if he was teaching kittens how to do that, the neighborhood would be doomed!😂

[@krisgrym]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@slowbro173]

Building his own crime empire

[@thechaz83]

His own cat mafia

[@bethanyhaffey975]

@@thechaz83 the neighborhood "MEOWFIA"!

[@rustyhowe3907]

Little fella works harder to support his family than most people I know. EDIT; Hey mum look I'm famous!

[@tonyprice2256]

I know right?

[@tiffbaby1800]

😂😂😂❤

[@cinthia9602]

🤣🤣

[@NotSoTypikal]

😹😹😹

[@NotSoTypikal]

Hustlin in those streets!!! 😹😹😹

[@wifemotherconservative3432]

Cats! Our cat, Ramone, is deceased now but we, and our neighbours, got to enjoy his shenanigans for 15 years. He was the biggest sweetheart ever. Always had to visit with everyone, greet them with a friendly hello. He'd jump in your vehicle just to tease. He somehow felt entitled to enter our neighbour's homes and they let him! He liked eating flowers....all of us had half eaten flower beds. If someone had a garage sale he'd hang around, walking on the tables, getting pets from people coming and going. It still amazes us how awesome our neighbours were with him. He obviously stole their hearts like he'd stolen ours. A new family bought the house directly across from us just recently. They have 2 cats and I sure enjoy watching those cats wander around.

[@wickysmall8607]

Love this, thank you for sharing!

[@paxhumana2015]

@wifemotherconservative3432, I had a kitty for 16 years and he looked very similar to the void kitty that is in the thumbnail of this story. Fortunately, mine had the common sense to NOT be a thieving kleptomaniac, though. I miss my Star cat like you miss your Ramone kitty.

[@ilax4244]

15 years of pure joy.

[@llb1127]

I love this story! Thank you for sharing!

[@SweetUniverse]

[@dr.a2160]

“He brought the bikini in 2 separate days” just like a cat to be so meticulous. The awareness this cat has is amazing. Go Cleo! ❤

[@theoriginalkyttyn7724]

I totally love this cat. He's just chill because, well, he's a cat.

[@cleoambrosia]

My late kitty was like this. He was indoor-only, so he stole from my roommate. He loved DVD's, scissors, bottles of acrylic paint, receipts, books. He would drag them to my room, yowling, and then sit amongst his bounty all proud of himself. It was so funny.

[@sharmanklinefelter508]

our yorkie did this too she woild find a bra or panties and bring them to us in the morning she also found a rock outside bought it in and gsve it yo me as a present

[@dwanrobinson]

The yowling is what cracks me up. Seems only males do that.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

​@@sharmanklinefelter508My family had a pitbull that always would drag out my mom's underwear to the living room, lol. Has plenty of access to the rest of the family's clothes, but no, he only wanted her stuff 😂 Things got both frustrating and hilarious when he began to knock over the trash. We would come home from school and see it knocked over and the dog would be cowering in the hallway. One of us would yell "Scooby!" and he was GONE! You could hear his paws as he scrambled down the hallway 😂. We ended up having to place the trash in odd places like on the counter. This was before the days if wireless cameras where you could peek in and speak to your pets on your phone (the iPhone didn't even exist yet, which was from 2007). I miss that dog, he truly had the most unique personality of any pet we'd owned.

[@standoverandblick]

Cats are so mysterious 😂😂❤❤❤

[@joshuamostyn5377]

​@@dwanrobinsonmy female cat does that all the time

[@shosnine86]

Oh my gawwd! This is so lovely. Even the lady was responsible enough to wash those stolen clothes and return them. A responsible pet owner.

[@SirManfly]

He’s a lot more bearable to deal with than the two legged kind ! 🙄

[@dimwitted-fool]

No, the responsible thing to do would be to keep the cat inside and not let it roam free around the neighborhood…

[@bradIeyscarreviews]

​@@dimwitted-foolyou should come inside

[@BENOTAFRAID689]

Bruh, if your cat steals my tighty whities, just pretend it didn't happen and keep them. I mean throw them away. Throw them away.

[@shosnine86]

@@BENOTAFRAID689 🙂

[@kv2723]

He's basically a teenager 😂 Look at his body language. This cat is confident and couldn't care less! 🤣

[@Magnezium7]

Now these are the kind of news stories we need

[@jomama5186]

I hope nobody hurts him 🧡🙏🏻

[@pineappleparty1624]

yeah I always have to keep my black cat indoors on halloween so no freaks hurt him =[

[@irenerayne7332]

​@@pineappleparty1624😢

[@EldritchEntityWithASmartphone]

@@pineappleparty1624Yea, people can suck. Try a gun

[@pineappleparty1624]

@@EldritchEntityWithASmartphone sure, but I wouldn't know something happened to him living in a neighborhood. He's the sweetest male cat I ever had. Huge with beautiful coat.

[@Bunnyfeyrie]

The likely thing that’ll hurt a cat is a large aggressive dog on the loose.

[@a.m.6208]

Oooh I like that he knows how to choose designer clothing ,smart kitty 🐈💚💛🧡💙🤎

[@brendalg4]

He*

[@donnareeweeks6180]

Good neighbors . Thank You for turning this into a way to help shelters . In a way the cat is a hero to inspire his neighborhood family to turn his antics into a good cause . ❤

[@see-rious-ley]

He’s a lost cause 😂 Absolutely shameless and not remorseful in any way shape or form 🤣 The owner and neighbors are awesome for being very understanding. 🎉

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

😂😂😂😂…. Yep! No hope for him

[@jankwartel1860]

​@@KaliKali-hv9btyet....we still love him huh? 😊👍

[@jamespell8091]

I'll bet he has insecurities

[@z_ed]

I think cleo needs to get some respect for hisself

[@darliskawhitaker1979]

@@z_ed 🤣😂.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

He's single-pawingly bringing the neighborhood together ❤️

[@daliagrigonyte6872]

i thought that too

[@hmfrias]

with all the drama going on throughout the world, I found this story absolutely heartwarming 🐾

[@josephprovencher6345]

EXACTLY what I was thinking!

[@Kuttie03]

We need more stories like this

[@wraynephew6838]

There is nothing heartwarming about an animal stealing people's property. The pet owner should be charged with a crime!

[@Diamond_Coles9]

@@wraynephew6838Nowcome on charge the family with a crime omg yo u make the story more funnier 😂😂😂😂😂. I just hope this comment is satire!

[@blackbirdsingin90]

Same!! 😂

[@DovahRa]

"He took a computer mouse." That's just predator vs prey.

[@James_Knott]

At least he's keeping up with tech! 🙂

[@sassycat6536]

Cleo's OCD has been met with a positive reaction by the community by helping to fund the local animal shelter. We need more cat burglars out there like Cleo. Way to go! 👍❤

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

OCD? I have yet to find a patient suffering from this condition who steals, uncontrollably or otherwise.

[@evonne315]

I know what a cool community thing to do ❤

[@zeropoint546]

@@melodyszadkowski5256 Is your OCD triggered?

[@brucedillinger9448]

Oh Melody - ocd can also stand for "obvious comedic deficiency". Look it up; it's a real thing.

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

I’m not really a cat person. I’ve never owned one and have always had dogs in my family. After this story, I’m considering going to the shelter nearby and adopting one. EDIT: I ADOPTED A CAT! READ MY COMMENT IN THE FEED! TY EVERYONE!

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Do it...and prepare to fall in love!

[@paxhumana2015]

@Pnabjlqwfvyzb, please get a kitty like the one that is in this video, as they tend to not only be the ones that are the most overlooked, but also the sweetest ones as well. However, you have to be careful around Halloween, as a lot of sickos will try to murder them for sick and sadistic pleasures, and/or for Satanic rituals, so keep them inside during that time of the year.

[@AlbertaRose94]

I have never regretted adopting my psycho kitties, demon spawns, quirkier than all get out cats. I have a tendency to walk into a shelter and come out with a cat that most people won’t give a chance. I had a black cat who had been abused probably from kitten to one year. I had a grey one who had been in a shelter for weeks. Be forewarned that a shelter cat might need a lot of patience but when they learn to trust you, the love you receive will be worth it.

[@MusicLoverMe6974]

Please do. You'll be saving a life... and there's nothing like kitty love! 🐾😻

[@gardengoddess2442]

You won't regret it 😻

[@englishrose4388]

This is a very grateful cat-he’s bringing lots of gifts!

[@GSM92]

CATS MEOWING THROUGH HOUSTON

[@alejandrososa3168]

He needs to bring better gifts. Would it hurt him to be able to get some cash money or jewelry every once in awhile?

[@elizabethwitt2621]

​@@alejandrososa3168I know, right? 🤣🤣🙄🙄

[@honhathong6082]

​@@Xerame506😂😂😂

[@annakaye1629]

He commented by hissing: "go away!...."

[@Jordan-Marie]

This was a great story.

[@fulanichild3138]

Years ago, my mom's neighbor asked if she had a little black cat. Yes, she did. Why? "Because she climbs our screen door in order to peak into our living room." My mom was horrified that her cat had damaged the screen door. The neighbor said, "Oh, please don't worry about it. We love seeing her little face peaking in at us!" Nice neighbors.

[@WhenImBackInChicago]

That's a heartwarming story❣️ I ❤ it! Now, pet-safe screens are available, so, they can climb to their ❤'s content, without damage. 😅😊

[@schoomzer]

He's so special. I love the way he walks when he is carrying something.

[@HomeSpaAllure]

Some cats bring mice or birds as “gifts” to their owner, but kitty brings clothes instead 😂

[@sarahsamuel1270]

He is amazing. He is not stealing but bringing gifts for his family because he loves them. Please be kind to him and do not punish him for being such a good cat!

[@VSES-99293]

Lol he's just showing his appreciation bringing home those items

[@stephaniehowell1109]

This neighborhood should get a "kindness" award....those neighbors are the COOLEST.

[@AnimalLover-dw2wu]

A kindness award for a neighborhood. Love that idea!

[@AndorranStairway]

That’s honestly a really great neighbourhood for everyone to be so cool about their stuff being stolen. Meanwhile other areas get into vicious and occasionally violent squabbles over tree branches sticking over their fences

[@flickwtchr]

Indeed. In our family home of over 50 years, we have very large beautiful maple trees near a fence that separates the adjoining property and had never been an issue before a new owner of that property moved in. Some branches up 20 feet or so start to cross the property line so the owner of that property started leaving notes on my Mom's door (in her 80s) saying either she get any branches cut off that extend over her property line, or she would take my Mom to small claims court. That was the way she greeted my Mom, with a note and a threat just a few weeks after moving into the neighborhood. The trees if anything add beauty and value to her property as they provide a large amount of shade especially in the summer and her house sits far away from what is the back of her property, so there is no practical nuisance other than what she has conjured up in her mind. My Mom has always in the fall paid yard workers to to rake and bag the leaves from that adjoining property, which she offered to this new owner. My Mom had the tree trimmers do their thing, so once beautifully shaped Maple trees now have 2/3 their original form. No doubt the "Karen" goes out frequently to catch any branch trespassing.

[@litlredhen]

​@@flickwtchrUnfortunately some people have nothing better to do than make mountains out of molehills. Hope your mom didn't take it too personally.

[@RR-hb7nj]

I realize this video is supposed to be a cute story. But to me this is just an irresponsible cat owner. I have a neighbor who lets their cat out every day. The cat comes over to our windows and back doors and starts fights with our cats through the screens. I never understand why when people know their cats are causing a problem in the neighborhood, why don't they just keep him inside the house or inside a fenced yard at least? I would never allow my cats outside because I know there are predators, both animal and human, that could hurt my pets. In addition there are fleas and ticks, diseases, cars zooming by, etc.

[@thisisforvids]

@@flickwtchr did you consult a lawyer? At least in Canada (which is very similar in law to the USA where I assume you're from), would have laughed her out of court for any nuisance claim. Additionally, I know that in the USA, trees are judicially quantified at exorbitant rates. Like, the court would have considered a 50-yr-old tree to be worth 10s of k.

[@thisisforvids]

she might have succeeded in trespass, but at least in Canada, any good lawyer would have gotten you an equitable remedy. (I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.)

[@realhorrorshow8547]

Friends of mine had a cat that mostly stole food. One day, while I was there, he came in with a pork chop. His attempts to get in through the cat-flap with this giant slab of pig is what drew our attention. The thing is, it was grilled on one side. How he got it we never knew, but I visualised someone turning around in their kitchen and being totally baffled. My friend finished grilling it and fed him the evidence, making us all accessories. They'll never take me alive!

[@biddierepellent]

Little fella is just working to provide for his family. He sees momma is cold so he brings her towels and shapewear from around the block to warm her up. What a considerate little guy.

[@mollyringwerm9224]

I wish news stories were always like this.

[@lauratober9275]

😻😻😻😻❤️❤️❤️❤️💯

[@robingilmore1444]

Me too.

[@sanich0811]

About *black* cats, not people

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@sanich0811Those people are protected by the media. They are rarely called out.

[@hayssu-s3b]

a very hard working man doing what he could do to help his family

[@klondike69none85]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@notaburneraccount]

😺 💪🏼

[@OfSoulAndSin]

You know the neighbors are now leaving things out, hoping Cleo will take them. This is awesome. ❤

[@michelleschweizer9000]

What a nice neighborhood! Sadly, a lot of people are jerks to cats.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Exactly! I hope they now keep this cat inside because of those type of people. 😢

[@UpcomingJedi]

No, they are bejng "jerks" to the owner. Sadly this is why we have so many criminal kids when parents treat it like its just cat shenannigans and do not police what their kids do until they are in prison for murder.

[@infini_ryu9461]

@@UpcomingJedi You're taking this much too seriously. It is clearly not a big issue for the residents, if only a little annoying. Cats do not understand that this is wrong. This is the same behaviour a cat makes when it brings back a bird or a mouse to "contribute", it's intentions are pure. When we leave the house for work the cat just thinks we're out hunting and bringing back food for ourselves and them. Of course, if you're talking larger animals like dogs, then yes, this behaviour should be reined in, but we allow this behaviour because they're too small to cause any real harm and we like them hunting pests.

[@Ateezwooyoung]

Unfortunately you can’t keep an outdoor cats inside. The cat will be depressed and or aggressive, destroying everything.

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

​@@Ateezwooyounghmm. I have had an outside cat for about 3 years now. Just showed up here one day. We feed her 3 times a day & build shelters for her outside. She even gets a heating pad under the blanket inside her shelter in the winter time. She comes to see me every time I go outside pretty much & I always bring her treats. Have gotten her inside about 3 times now. But every single time, she cries & cries & cries, hides, doesn't eat. Then as soon as we let her outside to the backyard which is fenced in with a cat fence, she climbs the fence & gets out again. I just worry a lot about her being outside. I used to love the rain & also cold weather but now I feel like I can't even enjoy it anymore because I'm worried about the outside cats being uncomfortable (we have another one too but he is feral & won't let us anywhere near) but yeah, I think you are right.

[@creolefemme9829]

I think he really loves his humans and is bringing them “gifts” to show he is taking care of them.

[@stanford-nf4jk]

A neighbor’s cat “adopted” us. It was a black cat similar to this one. It would come into our place via the doggie door and ask to be fed. Turns out the neighbors didn’t want him anymore but since my house mate and I were both allergic, we decided to rehome him. After he moved away we’d FaceTime and he recognized us and our voices. He’s currently living in upstate New York on a few acres of land. 🐈‍⬛

[@danieldeath-j7u]

you sure it was a cat ? , not a black human ?

[@bluebee5266]

And decimating the local wildlife.

[@chrisjackson1215]

@@bluebee5266Fun fact: predators are a necessary part of local ecosystems. There's a reason reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone made the park recover.

[@danieldeath-j7u]

@@bluebee5266 I agree, this is why too much immigration is bad for the environment.

[@bballhall420]

@@chrisjackson1215yeah. This part goes over a lot of peoples head.

[@susan8471]

He is adorable and I'm glad he has such nice neighbors.❤

[@kellmac]

A cat I essentially grew up with used to steal socks from our drawers when he was alone to suckle on. Separation anxiety, I guess? One evening, the entire family was out for several hours. Came home to 72 dampened socks strewn around the house. It's 20+ years later, and I'll never forget the total.

[@suzanne529]

Growing up I had a cat that would suckle on my stuffed toys. A few years back I had a kitten that would suckle on his own tummy. Comfort suckling!

[@kellmac]

@suzanne529 - Awww! I've even seen ones who do that with their finger beans. Looks like they're sucking their thumbs.

[@Spiritdove64]

I have a cat that won't stop pushing the button on my primo water dispensar. I kept thinking it was leaking and she was on top pushing it and watching the water fill up the trough and then gets her a drink. I ended up putting a movable cap on it. Just an example that cats are not dumb. They are smarter than we think

[@patsyk.1563]

Our Peanut insists on fresh water (although it's tap, it's OK) IN the house, but on the patio? Rainwater from the basketball goal until it's gone, rainwater from a downspout puddle until it's gone, you get the idea. And sometimes the rainwater can last a couple of days before it's gone, but it's her preference. Cats. Love 'em but don't understand them.

[@charleneandrle-olson3099]

So funny! Glad you figured out it was kitty. They love watching and drinking from running water!

[@Spiritdove64]

oh my no way would I allow that.. Do you realize all the pollutants in our atmosphere raining down into that barrel? And how fresh is it ? Do you sanitize and clean it daily from the fungus and such builds up? I guess Im very picky cat mom but mine get filtered or purified water.. No human climate change pollution@@patsyk.1563

[@Maggie-tq1du]

😂😂😂

[@desireerangiah8705]

​@@patsyk.1563I have a tuxie called Peanut as well... He's 7 y/o and enjoys bringing home snakes 🐍

[@stellabellafontay9366]

What a wonderful neighborhood to live in. Sounds like a storybook.

[@conorkennedy3304]

no kidding

[@wileecoyote5749]

No h000d dudes

[@hardyzme]

no basketball people

[@tomondiek2839]

@@hardyzme ?

[@thechaz83]

OMG 😱 My blessed deceased cat Ebenezer; yes he acted exactly as his name implies, lives again. When Cleo hissed and opened his mouth I saw the same black splotch, size, design etc on top as Ebie. I know it’s probably a coincidence but it sure is fun to think about and play with him. I love you, Ebeneezer and thank you for being a great cat. I love you. 2008-2022

[@coegj]

My parents had a big male part Siamese cat ( mostly feral ) years ago, this cat delivered dead creatures to the front and back doors of their home to prove his worth for close to a decade. Bunnies, birds, rodents, squirrels and best of all snakes of all kinds ( even small timber rattler's now and then, ) that worried mom and dad for years. This cat finally decided to make keeping the inside of the house safe from all evil. For his last several years the king was in the house, yet hunted constantly in every room in the house just daring any creature to invade his new kingdom. When his time came we gave him the celebration this battle scared warrior of daring, renown and undefeated in battle deserved. Mom and dad were always happy that the king picked them, to guard and protect from all evil doers that came near their yard and home.

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

You would be a good writer! 😆👍💜

[@thepoweroftheoilofjoy]

What kind of celebration did you give him? He sounds awesome

[@Adelicows]

That's a sad and disgusting comment. I will understand why everyone thinks dead animals are entertaining and that hurting them is ok as long as their dead body tastes good.

[@tortimeese]

We had a cat who delivered mice and moles. All beheaded! She would eat the head and bring the body the back door and leave it on the steps.

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

@@Adelicows 🤨Thats nature. Cats are natural born predators. You “not liking that” will not change that fact or change how they naturally are!

[@kenny1329]

My friend's cat used to push the erase button on her answering machine.

[@sherrypopiwchak7896]

What a great cat and wonderful neighbors. Great neighborhood!

[@notyourgin]

I also applaud the owner for being respectful and understanding. Even washed their stuffs and put them out which most people wont.

[@optronixatron]

I hope Cleo stays safe out there. Outdoors cats face a lot of danger, particular from cars.

[@mrychards6682]

In my "normal Midwest suburb," it's coyotes. Hearing an animal (cat?) being killed was traumatic. I would never take the risk of letting my cat roam.

[@rowenlaurel8537]

He's in danger of being stolen himself now that he's been on the news.

[@Jr-qo4ls]

Agreed.

[@yikesmattiee]

I told my cousin not to let her cat out and she said “my cat’s too smart to get hit by a car” 🙄

[@Prettymisskay]

So cute I’m sure it’s a headache but it’s adorable

[@tiasara5967]

Best story EVER. She has BEAUTIFUL neighbors!❤

[@peanusbirthday]

The only thing he’s guilty of is stealing our hearts

[@DeimosSaturn]

This is the only valuable work journalists do. this is the extent of what news should be.

[@rosemc2]

The sweetest story I’ve heard in a long time 💕💕💕💕💕

[@cornucopiahouse4204]

I love this neighborhood! It’s a very kind neighborhood!!

[@christhecockatoo4086]

We had a Labrador retriever who did this. My mother would walk up and down the street trying to unite the stolen items with their owners. I guess they want to bring home presents for their families. 💕

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

What a good kitty! Such a beautiful boy! He’s bringing tribute to the people he loves. Busy, busy boy.

[@rozchristopherson648]

That’s his instincts kicking in plus love for his human. He’s bringing her his prey. How sweet. ❤❤❤

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@psilobom]

My dad always told us a story, about how his family had a cat growing up that LOVED the cellophane wrap that went around cigarettes. When he went out he would find them or dig them out of trash cans and drag them home to play with. At first, his mom thought his kids had picked up smoking, and only realized it was the cat when she saw him dragging one in.

[@sofiakatelyn]

It's so sweet because he is bringing gifts to his caregiver ❤

[@010101Be]

My dog has been stealing balls from somewhere… I keep finding new ones tucked away in my yard. 😂 🐕‍🦺

[@mymotherwasright3079]

Thank you for the nice, feel good story.😊

[@jenniferthomas5305]

Absolutely no remorse!!! Purrfectectly bringing the neighborhood together!!!💞😺🔥🌍

[@lovelyshirl]

Once a cat burglar, always a cat burglar. He'll never change his thieving ways. He's feisty and remorseless...and I love him ❤❤❤

[@tonyprice2256]

❤😻Same 😻❤

[@Spacexchannel1]

A cat befriended me randomly and visited my home in fact she knocked on the door to get in. Once she is in she started going to all corners and sniffing eventually settled in my lap. Didn’t stay though. But every morning randomly 4am it will reach out to me from nowhere. One day I was walking outside I felt like someone is watching me.. and when I looked this cat was watching me from few feet away. It was like she wanted me to go to her. I felt a strange connection with the car and when I went near to the cat it immediately started showing all the love and sat in my lap!! This cat is scared of everyone not me because when it sees other humans it runs away! I always tell her next life you will be a human and we will buddies again

[@nicolesweere4182]

My beloved former kitty would do this and I was SO embarrassed 🤣. She would steal from neighbors' patios. Among her collection: A Barbie doll, a toddler-sized pink Converse, a toddler-sized poncho, a gardening glove, a bikini top, a Barbie dress, random sponges and washcloths, so many other things. Over the 2 years that I lived in those apartments she filled up 2 kitchen drawers. I kept her problem "quiet" 😂. I think she was actually nesting. I miss her so much. She would also physically break up fights between other cats!

[@bethpemberton7980]

Great story!!! Our rescue neutered male kitty keeps bringing his "Batty", a bat toy once containing catnip, to wherever we are. But he announces by very loud vocalizations like "Here I come!!! Wait for me!!" and produces Batty. Completely disappears during the day but absolutely at night Batty is moved room to room and always ends up in bed with us. Isnt that just the funniest thing?

[@patticake4566]

Had a dog that climbed the fence and did that. Even brought screwdrivers, wrenches and welcome door mats home. My fav was the 1/2 deflated basketball and tennis balls.

[@DEEP_STATE]

Cats have absolute immunity.

[@gyounce1]

I'm so grateful for understanding neighbors.

[@gojiberry7201]

I love this story, and the fact that he is also (indirectly) supporting the shelter. ❤

[@alenahawke475]

Cleo's crimes are helping shelter animals! ❤

[@pandalover3556]

“I work hard to provide for my family.” - Cleo

[@theagenttomato]

Working hard to support the family ❤

[@livyintheskywithdragons]

Who doesn’t want to be “tormented” by such cutie ❤❤❤

[@JorgeFernandez-gp6ur]

What a great neighborhood, he has left a footprint in everybody heart ❤️❤️

[@TheJakebriscoe]

The culmination of your entire journalism career has led to this moment

[@JoanBrown-tf6dr]

Thankyou for donating please get fixed. Funds for strays to get Fixed. Small towns have big problems seeing new born kitties dead on the streets strays not fixed Thankyou

[@icefalcon2243]

Thank God for cats 🐱

[@lynncombs]

No matter what he is just as precious as he can be.

[@Jethadenough]

Bringing gifts is a sign of love. ❤😂

[@jim394]

1:17 his meow for every photo of him being played got me lol

[@MochaHammy]

😂 Best comment

[@pinkroses135]

I think when they do that they're trying to bring you dinner like you're one of the kittens. Get him one. 😂

[@beatrizbarrera5572]

Hermoso es inocente gato ladrón no hay maldad en él no sabe el verdadero significado de robar, dulce gatito de oro negro ❤🖤🐾💖🐾💗🐾🖤 me ha robado el corazón con tanta ternura

[@javiercruz6052]

Exacto

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Mí tambien 😹

[@emilioaymat5651]

El robo no es necesariamente Algo malo y es Algo que existe en El mundo natural.

[@bigguy7353]

Tacos?

[@marcosvidal2797]

sí, el gato cree que está "cazando" todas esas cosas en la naturaleza y las trae a la casa para la familia 😂

[@TruckGal]

He's a clepto! Funny! He's bringing his mom gifts! He means well.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤