Missing cat returns home and rings her owner's doorbell

A lost cat on Long Island found her way home and rang her owner’s doorbell, leading to a heartwarming reunion captured on video.

[@isege-wo7bm]

May all lost cats return home 🙏

[@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic]

That is a great theme for a story.

[@safalicfoxOfficial]

sometimes they shouldn’t. they may have abusive owners but i 100% agree with you

[@PRubin-rh4sr]

Cats are often never lost. They just find a better spot to feed and people think they are lost.

[@asrield2032]

Please don't let them get out. It's a bad thing people think is okay and still do. The outside is often filled with dangerous things for your cats, such as accidents involving cars, people that threaten the cats, or poison, cats getting sick, which can become very serious, all depending on their activity outside, and the fact you don't have any way to know what they're doing, except the use of cameras. Please, just do not. It's not as healthy, since there is lack of space, but it's healthier than being outside. It may take some time for them to adapt inside (If used to getting out), but it's for the better.

[@ravenc4912]

How about don't let your cat outside by itself where it can be killled and hit by a car 🙄

[@tabithaschultz2842]

There's nothing more painful than searching for a lost pet.

[@tenerife_sea]

you've never stub your pinky toe have you

[@nickywilks7928]

I know. My baby was missing for 10 weeks.....was found miles away, his collar saved him, as it had all our details on him...

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@dawnjohnson8739 if you love your pet and consider it family, it comes from the same instinct, so the feeling is essentially the same, I'd imagine.

[@mattmax11]

@@dawnjohnson8739 Nah.

[@joerubio3391]

Sometimes you don't find him. My boy Raider 😪

[@MM-yi9zn]

Losing a cat is unbearable. Finding her again is total bliss!

[@janetmiller2980]

@T.G One if my Tomcats got out a few months ago. I found him right away, but looking was Hell. Neutering isn’t the issue as he was neutered last summer.

[@saqibwaseem57]

I also lost my cat and I hope she will come back

[@lynnmoserakajona1550]

Keeping it in side is even better.

[@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic]

@Skipper Not even remotely in the same category of unbearable... one simply sucks and is annoying, the other rips at your guts and destroys any sense of "it's going to be okay" you may have acquired in life.

[@kevingraham2733]

@Skipper Losing your keys is so different than losing your pet, very different

[@kat35lulu88]

I "lost" a cat for three months..... I think someone had him in their home. But he came bounding over the fence back home one Saturday. I cried tears of joy for hours!!!! I never let him outside again!!!!

[@CatharineCummings]

💚💚💚

[@JenniferC-wb6tv]

It was a week. Not three months.

[@rachelharmon6489]

Yes probably got kittynapped…that happened to my cat… but the kittynapper worked at a local vet and saw our fb post of our missing cat she sent pictures of him and he did not look happy there at all… later he would still go visit her and she stopped locking him in her house… she had alot of kitties and he liked being social so we got him fixed and he is now an indoor cat.. but became friends with the lady, Erin and would go to her house and have bonfires it was nice ❤ but I just knew he was kittynapped when he was or he would have been home I even told all my friends I knew he was kittynapped and I was right

[@SupremeCommanderBaiser]

How do you know? Its her cat. And you know better?@@JenniferC-wb6tv

[@janehansan966]

Probably a GOOD IDEA‼️🙂

[@EmunahFL]

00:59 It sounded like she meowed, "Mom". So sweet! Glad she's back!

[@Quitplaying360]

Yeah

[@damnu8089]

I know right I heard the same thing my cat can say five different words

[@jackkitchen737]

It does!

[@pamelarolston9905]

Awww, she was so saying "Mommmm!" ❤😻

[@meistertor1412]

Same ♥️

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

OMG that meow when she's at the door broke my heart she was like "please let me in I'm sorry!!" Too cute ❤️🥰

[@PHlophe]

if you listen closely the cat is actually saying Mwooom ! if you watch it one mo'gain you'll hear it

[@rocketRide007]

Ayo you look cute too

[@ahmedatout2012]

what about starving kids in African?does it RING A BELL? Ego!

[@PHlophe]

@@ahmedatout2012 Africa is a continent not a country and i currently live in one. Kenya. No i don't need your fake pity . you are jealous and bitter because a black person is rich.

[@elykspuz6596]

I didn't hear that. What I heard is "How dare you keep me out of MY house."

[@aandjintucsonazusa9490]

Lily is a smart little girl. Thank God she understood how to use the ring camera. You all are very blessed to have her back. It is a miracle.

[@bl8388]

But it was sad to see Lily had a gang tattoo on her left cheek. She was running with the wrong kind of cats. Hope she can stay out of trouble.

[@Sir_Catnip]

@@bl8388 I even heard of some dabbling in the devil's lettuce....the streets are real out there for a kitty 🐈 .....As a cat myself i know how these things can be

[@sandyfields678]

Scary. ..r u sure shes a cat.....

[@Sir_Catnip]

@@sandyfields678 Wow, that's a good question....

[@zeenaabdura5686]

You have a brilliant cat. God Bless and Vote Republican

[@Ana44446]

My cats missing now as of yesterday slipped out Friday the 14th 2023 I pray she comes home too this is so amazing and touching I’m happy your cat came back ❤UPDATE MY CAT IS HOME SAFE AND SOUND 🙂❤️I don’t get on here much and just noticed all the comments I had I WANNA THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YALL ❤️🙂

[@terriestapley5475]

THANK YOU for the Update💝So Happy for You!!!

[@pattyoneill6724]

That is so great.

[@Ana44446]

@@terriestapley5475 thank you so much ❤️🙂

[@Ana44446]

@@pattyoneill6724 thank you so much ❤️🙂

[@SJF-zv2kq]

Wonderful news. Years ago, my cat was missing but after a well she came running through the garden and meowing loudly. I ran to meet her and she jumped into my arms and cuddled with me. Only God knows where she had been. Unfortunately, we lost others and a dog... very painful. I am so glad your kitty is back!❤❤

[@ManasiJindal]

She's not even my cat and her meows at the camera made me take a massive sigh of relief that she's back. I can't explain what or why I just experienced but thank goodness this baby returned!!

[@sann5146]

It was such an adorable meow too at 0:52 🥰

[@ManasiJindal]

@@sann5146 Can't stop replaying her meows 🥰

[@bennyjames7806]

You experienced gratefulness because you put yourself in their position. Good human.

[@ManasiJindal]

@@bennyjames7806 Appreciate your kind words Benny🙏

[@lizzlebizzle5003]

@@ManasiJindal I feel you are an empath like myself. I didn’t realise that I was holding my breath a fair bit and did a huge exhale when the owner opened the door. It is a great thing to be, yay! 🎉😅😊

[@Ikukundu]

I lost my Siamese cat back in May 2021 she was sick and for nearly 2 days it felt like my world has ended,looked for her everywhere,pasted her posters on every corner and shared some with neighbors, I also stayed outside in the middle of the night hoping she could show up, sleep left me , in less than 48 hours a neighbor brought her back hungry and dehydrated 😢I was so grateful that she returned.🙏❤ she passed 2 months ago at age 24. I will always be grateful to God for her❤️

[@AJ-wd5xc]

What an amazing long life your baby had may she RIP 🌈 🌉 🌈

[@thedreamer215]

I'm sorry for your loss 😞

[@helpra]

I’m sorry for your kitty, she lived a very long life.

[@annieberardino8732]

Wow 24 years! that is incredible. A well lived cat because they were well loved and cared for.

[@I_hate_you_.561]

I missed my kidnapped cat I want him to come back :( Noo

[@user-B_8]

She's literally saying/crying out "mum," so incredibly sweet 😍🤗🥰😍🥰🤗😍

[@TM-tx9ct]

Yeah, I heard that too.

[@doremifasolatido-ro7zs]

me too. So cute 😻

[@shirleybelville9497]

Yeah I heard her say.. mom...like let me in mom I’m home.

[@jovram8980]

It sure sounds like “mum”

[@brumbyfreedom329]

Omg Lily is saying Mom 😂 She’s so adorable. So glad she’s home ❤

[@betrueiiself2307]

Cats are extremely intelligent! People really do not give them enough credit for exactly how smart they are. I love this. Glad your fur baby is back home.

[@Thawhid]

Facts. One reason is, I'd because they don't all care to show their full potential similar to how most dogs do. Every cat is different with its personality and their eagerness to listen to training lol

[@trumpisatraitorandwussygra6661]

@@Thawhid Like dogs, some cats are smarter than others.

[@ashleysmith1369]

Smarter than dogs imo

[@y0nd3r]

@@ashleysmith1369 that has been debunked ages ago. You guys are too into 'cat culture'.

[@ashleysmith1369]

@@y0nd3r wtf is cat culture? lol

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Very heart warming. I love cats.

[@petergriffiinbirdistheword]

Me too. Not always sure if my kittens love me, but they're still awesome. 😅😼 lol

[@payableondeath9091]

The ring footage made me cry like the cat said I'm here 😭

[@winning3329]

My cat would knock on my door to signal to let him in

[@marcrutzou716]

i love you

[@ProphetSD13]

Ya totally, i especially love when they shit on your living room floor

[@TuckerSP2011]

Please keep her inside. She can fall prey to so many dangers. Glad she made it home. Build her a catio.

[@almoen5412]

I am sorry but if you keep your catch strictly indoors you are extremely selfish and psychotic I would rather give a cat a quality of life and something happened then the cat be stuck in the house you guys are extremely selfish and then you feed it one measly couple food a day and oh no I can't eat human food because it's going to upset it's tummy but did you know that like 80% of humans cannot digest any milk products and that gives most people diarrhea upset stomach oh we don't think about us when we eat that s*** oh boy it's a lot easier to control an animal that doesn't talk back and and that we can have a complete 100% control over anybody that thinks like that you are f****** pathetic and you are f****** psychotic and you know what maybe we should change you up because of safety and you know you can live to be like a hundred years old if you were just taking care of inside my house so I can come kidnap you and I'm going to keep you for the rest of your life but it's okay because I had the best intentions and get them f*** out doesn't that sound dumb isn't that f****** stupid then it's so f****** stupid you guys are that is your guys's logic holy f***

[@meh8396]

That sounds like a wonderful idea, we take our cat out on a harness

[@lawnmowermanTX]

Some owners use GPS and ID tags on flea/tick collars.

[@TuckerSP2011]

@@lawnmowermanTX It won't help if a hawk attacks him.

[@kellmac]

@Al Moen - Check the bathroom cabinet. Your meds are in there.

[@jujuoliver6959]

Years ago one of my dogs went missing for about 3 days, felt sick and notified everywhere, local shelters etc and then late one night I just opened the front door to check and there he was just standing waiting. This dark furry shape in the dark, had never been so happy to see his crumpled little face. I couldn’t believe he just found his way home. Fabulous feeling.

[@juliedavis7445]

happened to me too....our dog left and was gone for 6 days....then he just came back magically...he was so tired and slept for like half a day then he was his old self....i was miserable when he was gone...

[@jujuoliver6959]

@@juliedavis7445 aww bless. It’s weird isn’t it where they go. Glad you got yours back too. Max our dog a bearded collie cross could be prone to trying to sneak off if you took your eye off him for too long but we had always managed to grab him in time as he was sloping off. We lived in a farm cottage on a working farm with fields around us and our garden wasn’t fenced in as such for the first few years so he knew his escape route if the door was left open by accident. Just too tempting for him. He lived until he was 17, oldest dog I have had.

[@damien1781]

Your dogs a h03333330333

[@kl9686]

@@juliedavis7445 aren’t dog always sleep for 12+hrs a day? 😂

[@ilhamseptian1604]

Hmm i suspect your neighboor keep him inside just for playing or they want a pet because i have the same case....sorry for my english

[@Quizack]

Without pets on this earth, life would be so much harder. There’s nothing like the feeling of non-judgemental unconditional love and affection from a pet. They don’t care what you look like, what is “wrong” with you, or how others perceive you. It’s pure acceptance, and mutual love. Just love and feed them, and you’ve entered into a contract with a priceless bond. What a fantastic deal.

[@David.L291]

now if only humans could be the same, humans are terribly judgemental etc etc

[@charliee5970]

True, but I don't think cats are the poster child for unconditional love

[@BBBarbarian-u5q]

​@charliee5970 can only speak for me, on Nov.20 we hears crying in the bushes by our busy temraffic street in late evening. My son went out and pulled this dirty soaking wet kitten out of the bushes! I took him to my house safer, no traffic. She has brought out my unconditional love for her and keeps my loving emotions which are high vibrations going which spill over in my daily life to others, and everything around me that's the cool thing our furry friends bring out in us. Sending U love too!😊😊

[@hanselbarlowe2575]

Like slaves with no chance to revolt

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@charliee5970 Hell no! Dogs rule in that department...my family had Mini Schnautzers for 2 decades and when we went on vacation and driving we had to stop for gas, so doggo decided daddy was leaving and went berserk (we have the scratch marks, on the passenger side dash board). .

[@spottheborgcat6523]

Lovely that the cat knew to ring the bell. But you might want to get a small cat door that opens on to a Cat enclosure. ( a large Chicken coop will suffice) That way, your cat can enjoy the outdoors with being endangered by dogs, and other critters.

[@Milesco]

* without 😊

[@lloydhlavac6807]

Yes, a catio!

[@Nallah108]

Better yet, arm your cat!

[@ssanngkakkoii]

If I didn’t live in an apartment I would totally have this

[@mindyschocolate]

Yup, a catio!

[@lindamoore6163]

I had an outside/inside cat. He went missing for 6 days. Now he’s an indoor cat. I never felt so sick as when he was missing. He’s adjusted just fine to being an indoor cat only. 😸

[@rgbreeding]

​@@KaliHunterthat's why you walk them on a leash when they are outside.

[@rgbreeding]

@@KaliHunter Funny, our cats never attempt to run away from home. I guess some of us are just better pet owners than others.

[@Lynnleemattos]

👏🏾👏🏾😂😂🙏🏾

[@lindamoore6163]

@@rgbreeding How far is that bug 🐜 up your B-- anyway? Lol 😂

[@skullchimes]

@@rgbreeding not like cats have a small brain and will wander off with ease no matter how nice you treat it

[@sssssssssuv]

Brave girl! She's so smart. As a cat mom myself, I know how emotional this is.

[@jam-lz9vm]

I don't know where my cat right now. And I'm crying for worrying about him. I hope he gets back home. Please heaven

[@suncricket]

I'm so sorry :( I hope he returns to you soon.

[@tanyadev1782]

He came back?

[@jam-lz9vm]

@@tanyadev1782 sadly, no. I'm still hoping tho 🙃🙃🙃

[@tanyadev1782]

@@jam-lz9vm we can only keep hoping ..... and praying. Holding your hand tight. Will keep you and your cat in my prayers. Love from India. Btw was he neutered?

[@richardcoolidge1071]

My cat ran off after a move about 2 weeks ago so I feel your pain. We had the cat for about 8 years so it's like losing a member of the family. Don't lose heart though..when I was a kid of about 14(I am 50ish now) my beloved Morris disappeared for 2 months. I thought he was gone for good. Then one day there's a scratching sound at the door followed by a steady stream of meows. When I opened the door there he was...thinner but ok otherwise. He lived another 10 years 😊

[@markr.devereux3385]

Severely heart warming story. You got a special cat there folks.

[@gregjones3660]

Yeah and devastatingly touching to say the least…

[@anniegreenwind971]

@@gregjones3660 😄

[@containedhurricane]

Smart cat! Too adorable

[@marigeobrien]

I had been told, when you move, you should keep indoor/outdoor cats inside for a few weeks so they understand this is their new home. The last time I moved, I did just that. I had three cats, two males and a female (all neutered) and, after two weeks, the two males went out and came back and were fine. The female, who was always a bit nervous going outside, totally freaked and disappeared. Unfortunately, just before we moved, I sprained my ankle so I couldn't walk. But I went out and looked for her and called for her as much as I could. Well, fast forward three months, my ankle was healed and by then my dog and I were taking long walks every day. On July 3rd, we took our longest walk, which was 4 miles and we'd gone on roads we had never been on before. The very next morning (yes, July 4th), as we were heading out for our walk and had only gotten about 100 yards from the house, we heard a tiny little meow from the bushes. My dog and I looked and looked and who should pop out but my cat-- much thinner but clearly recognizing us. And me recognizing HER! It was one of my best moments in recent memory. And I really believe, the day before when we were on that long walk, we must have passed her and she must have seen us and followed us home. I think, when I put her out that very first time, she got scared and then got turned around and lost. After she was found, she never went outside again and I never even encouraged her to go out. Some cats are better being outside than others. Upon reflection, I also realized I should have stayed with her when I put her out that first time. :\ I wish I had. It would have spared her 3 months of being lost and alone.

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

Maybe she smelled the two of you, and that's the smell of home and safety. She followed it and came home. I always hear people say that you put their litterbox out, and they can smell their own stinkiness, and come back.

[@margw2930]

I agree. I moved and my Russian blue got away and was gone --in the mountains, coyote, bear, snow etc and was missing for 17 days. She was not an outdoor cat. She did not know her new home but was eventually spotted looking for food and so I went to the area (within a mile) and sat with tuna and she came to me. Had hung her blanket in the woods, my shirt and let her hear her sibling during the time she was gone, because the vet told me she would probably stay nearby and could smell me and her sibling. The only association she had. She is now turning 18 and in the beginning of kidney disease and am still thankful I got her back!

[@XMysticHerox]

You should not let cats outdoors. Simple as that. The average life expectancy of outdoor cats is 1/4th that of indoor cats. Not to mention what they do to the bird population.

[@aewtx]

For those who don't know, if your cat ever goes missing, leave out food and water for it! Usually they are nearby. And not only does it have something ready for them in case they do come home and you aren't there, but it gives them the scent to follow. It's got your scent on it. This s why in addition to the food and water, you should leave out its litter box and something of yours, like a blanket or something. It acts as a homing device.

[@soni8995]

Good advice 👍

[@app103]

In my neighborhood, that would result in waking up the next morning to find the food gone and a racoon dragging a blanket down the street.

[@Sashazur]

Yes they usually are close by and hiding. Like under a deck or in buhses in a shed. Ask your neighbors if they recently opened then closed their garage, shed, etc. They could be stuck inside.

[@sereneanna4040]

​@@app103😅

[@jenniferbond7073]

Wish that was always the case. A cat I loved so much about 20 years ago went missing …..I found him dead in the street a few days later. Most heart breaking event I have gone through!

[@armandosreis]

Years ago, as a teenager,I had a similar story. We had a yellow cat that would roam freely in and out of our house. We moved to a new house about 1 km away but there was a busy road in the middle. I walked that cat for about a week around the new house trying to get her used to it, and it seemed to work,but after another week she went missing. I walked back to the old house, several times, calling out to her, looking under cars and asking if anyone had seen her. We lost hope and thought we'd never see her again. 2 or 3 weeks later, while we were having lunch, we heard a meow. Somehow she had found her way back to us, and never went awol again. She enjoyed a long happy cat life and died of old age in her favourite spot.

[@jhnbbbb7587]

Beautiful Story❤

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

You never know how much you love someone until you loss them. It's the best feeling when you get them back.

[@serenalerice888]

Cats are insanely clever. It's amazing that cats usually don't meow to each other. But it is there way of communicating with us.

[@brennanarmacost1762]

That's not true at all.

[@Vanessa-sv4ub]

@@80sCanadian I have seen strays meow at each other, when greeting each other though... It happens sometimes. In my home we have three divas, and have never meowed at each other. They reserve it for us the humans.

[@sparra3819]

wow, I've had cats all my life and have never heard this before... seems very plausible and interactions I've seen on youtube amongst many cats, it's true they don't seem to meow at eachother. I suppose they're responding, in kind, to our form of speaking to them.

[@Noctifern]

they definitely do

[@MrYfrank14]

They don't meow a greeting to other cats, but they do meow warnings over territory. Nursing moms have several different meows for calling the kittens when it is time to nurse or to let them know she is home when she returns to them. Kittens have a distress meow to call mom when they are lost or scared. Mom has a search and rescue meow for lost kittens. Mom meows, kitten answers with her distress cry, mom keeps calling as she follows the cries and recovers her child.

[@jessicafb5398]

Our cat once went missing for 3 weeks during winter, when it was snowing outside (which is rare for where we lived, in Sedona, AZ). After 5 days, I still didn’t have a bad feeling (I always knew intuitively when something was wrong with one of my pets). But my mom told me that since it had been 5 days, he want coming home. I ran in my room and cried (I was in the 6th grade). After 3 weeks, when it was snowing out, we heard his loud meows outside the front door. We all looked at each other with surprise and excitement and ran to the front door to open it, and there he was. My 22lb Baby Bear 🥰.

[@StealthyZombie]

That’s adorable! We call our cat Baby Bear too. She’s only 14 lbs though lol

[@MHCE444]

Safe to say that your cat has 9 lives

[@lilysatterfield3310]

Is she a Maine Coon? 22 lbs is pretty big for most breeds.

[@jessicafb5398]

@@lilysatterfield3310 he was part Maine Coone. 😊 I believe his dad was half Maine Coone from what we were told. He and his dad were both large with short fur. His mom and sister were regular sized/smaller. He and his sister were from the same litter, and when they were kittens he was twice her size. It was really adorable. We adopted them both.

[@BringBackCyParkVendingMachines]

Did he need medical attention?

[@darthmom1019]

While I am grateful & happy this ladies beautiful cat came home, there is a cautionary tale to tell. I had an indoor/outdoor cat. He just showed up on my back porch one night 3 years ago, ate all the food I left out for the neighbors cat (long story), drank all the water, & then jumped into my lap & stayed there for over an hour! After that night, he stayed & we eventually adopted him, got him to a vet, flea/tick meds, & decent food. He HATED being inside when I brought him in during severe thunderstorms, high winds, or when it was at/below freezing. Eventually, I got him used to being inside & sleeping with us on the bed at night, but he insisted on going out in the mornings before 7am (breakfast). One morning last November, I let him out as usual, but he never came home. I knew something was wrong as he never "missed a meal." I searched my neighborhood houses for him, walking around like an idiot calling his name, but never found him. The next day, I expanded my search to include several other blocks of houses & the side roads ... and that's when I found him. He had been struck by a car. He was laying on his side with blood around his face & head. I cried so hard as I stroked his fur, apologizing repeatedly that I wasn't able to save him. My heart was broken & still is even after all these months. He was a very trusting, loving, & smart cat. He knew how to open doors & cabinets, knew how to meow in a different tone to get what he wanted, & was very empathic to how I was feeling especially on days when chemo or radiation treatment was making me feel bad & would purr & snuggle with me (stage 3 breast cancer). I picked up his body, which was, of course, stiff as a board, & cried unashamedly home. I had him cremated & will eventually bury his ashes with a memorial tree. I've moved to a new city/home, but doesn't alleviate my heartache. PLEASE KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE or do not allow them outside without supervision! Ifyouu love & cherish your cats, protect them from wild predators & selfish humans who do not care about running them over. 💟

[@XMysticHerox]

@Br-mk7b Yup. Outdoor cat average life expectancy is only a couple years while indoor cats have something like 11 years.

[@IreneArcher-yt1kr]

Ahh your loss is sad so many Animals are lost to Accidents plus Painful all around. 🌹❤️🍀

[@LambentOrt]

Thank you to whoever deemed this story worthy of a video report. It's so important for all of us (I don't even live in the US) to know that Lilly found her way home. She knows what she's doing.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Americans are softies for a good found animal story.

[@DiamondWhite91]

Well this video is obviously a commercial video. “if it weren’t for the ring camera… etc”. “I received a notification on my ring camera, that someone has been spotted at my front door step”… lol “This time when she left, it felt different, like she wasn’t coning back”… But Why? Why did it feel like she wasn’t coning back if she always leaves??

[@Human-dn1jg]

@@DiamondWhite91 lmaoooo! I m intrigued by the way you used them lines.

[@NikkiAtlanta35]

@@DiamondWhite91 because they moved to a new neighborhood. She wasn't sure if Lily would find her way back because it wasn't a neighborhood that she was used to.

[@johnames6430]

get your pet an samsung smart tag, apple airtag, or tile tracker, you never have to worry about a lost pet again

[@patricia-pq7us]

What a beautiful ending to the worst nightmare a pet parent can go through. Keep that baby indoors from now on. 😸😸😺😺

[@karenlawton2549]

Agree. Way too dangerous to let them roam

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

While I absolutely agree that cats are 100 much safer and happier when they are raised as indoor or at least safe / supervised outside time. However it can be impossible to take a cat that has already know the outside world, with the freedom to come and go (more or less as they please) and make it indoor cat. I have tried. 🥺 To him, he was in jail and was not a mom, but a warden. He was sweet and loving but the way he would cry at the door would just break my heart. I tried harnesses and walks but to him the harness was just a chain ball. He would just lay there until I picked him up. I eventually gave up and gave him to a buddy of mine that lived out in no where's ville, where I wouldn't have to worry about him getting hit by cars. I still worry about him on the farm and see him from time to time. He will still be happy to see me and come yell at me for snuggles. But it's nothing compared to the bond between him and my friend now. He follows him around with no leash just howling all day like he's a husky and not a Siamese cat. So I agree all the way up to the "from now on" part. It sounded like in this specific case the cat was already outside exposed when it was adopted. She also said she was keeping it inside after the move, so she was indeed trying to keep her inside. But they can be very smart little problem solvers, and sometimes that means being a little escape artist.

[@brazil6622]

I'm so glad she found her way back! ☺️💕 That last meow before they came to the door sounded like she said Mom ❤️.

[@jasmirafox2868]

That's what I said the first two sounded like hello then mom she definally said mom

[@timeforthinkers7418]

I made the same comment before I read yours. I thought she said "mom" as well.

[@candacerushing6882]

Keep your cats inside, and then you won’t be heartbroken! This is preventable! I’ve had happy, healthy indoor cats all my life!

[@oboebuddy15]

Me too. There's no reason for cats to be outside unsupervised. It's bad for both them and the enviroment.

[@linda6987]

I’ve got one of these too. They could be twins! Mine however is NOT allowed outside, no way! Too many dangers.....

[@brittanybrit6944]

Omg she’s even meowing and talking into the camera!!!!! Like mommy I am here !!!! 😻😻😻

[@brendathornes8144]

PLEASE keep her inside🙏🏽 She will get used to it. I rescued an cat that was outside for about year. He doesn't want to go out at all now. I hope you have an id tag on her just in case. Their lives are shorten because they can become prey to other animals, can get hit by a car and really become lost especially when they're not familiar with the area. That was a blessing that she came back. So glad you got her back😻😻

[@amandeepbaa6978]

IF

[@jaymac7203]

Keeping cats locked in the house is cruel! Let them be a cat.

[@val875]

@@jaymac7203 yeah let them be a cat and get run over or tortured by some psycho

[@joyduncan9434]

Agreed and cats are also lethal predators themselves. Millions and millions of birds are killed every year just by cats.

[@christycrane5902]

Some cats can't stand being lock inside. Our cat used to jump twice from his previous owners balcony and it almost killed him because it was way too high. They gave their cat to us cause we live in a house. It's very cruel to lock cats inside and nothing ever happened to our cats!

[@jayjankelewicz5140]

What an amazing story. So glad she found her home. I would never let her out. At home they are safe for the most part. I have had cats over 40 years. Never let them out. Lived in an apartment. They were all very happy. Each LIVED to almost 20. Good luck. Keep the babies safe.

[@shutdown8947]

Cat's are God's creatures! My cat disappeared for almost a month and returned looking beaten and hungry. I'm glad he fully recovered, he's like my best friend!

[@lisadiconti]

Omg...that's adorable. I love her "meow".

[@AnnaAliciaTx]

I am so happy she's back home safely. You all need to STOP letting her outside. It is a known fact you are shortening her life. So if you truly love her keep her indoors where she'll be safe and warm.

[@lauramurray9148]

So happy your baby came home. Keep that booger inside. 😻

[@Vdub481]

❤❤❤❤😍😍cats are very intelligent always remember that

[@wrenbyrd1093]

I love cats and I know they are very intelligent but when it comes to getting in the street they aren’t. Maybe they think a car will stop like their ‘owners’ cars do.

[@dfuebermann1]

Keep your cat indoors!

[@beverlycrowell_]

No

[@astridl1848]

This is truly heartwarming. What a cute cat! But please keep her indoors now. Thank God she made it, but don't risk it again.

[@leroyrussell8766]

Her owner should check the local wildlife. If coyotes live there, it's just a matter of time before this cat ends up in the belly of one or more Coyotes. Coyotes even cruise neighborhoods during the daytime if they are hungry, and they are always hungry. Seen more than one video of a cat being eaten by Coyotes. Not something you want to see on your Ring Camera.

[@elykspuz6596]

@@leroyrussell8766 can be pretty hard to do with a determined cat. It helps lessen the chances of her bolting if they could leash train her.

[@leroyrussell8766]

@@elykspuz6596 True. I'm more thinking though, of people who just let the cat out to run the neighborhood every day. I mean, some people think it's cruel not to do that, but as somebody who grew up doing that in Ohio, where no Coyotes exist, you have to be aware that it drastically increases the likelihood of death. We lost many of our cats that way. And they were Siamese cats. Most got run over by a car. A few others were found dead...likely a dog, or some bird of prey got them. Not too many other predators to worry about. Coyotes, however, are almost a sure death for your cats if they live in the area. They cover a lot of territory, and are much hungrier than a hawk, owl or eagle.

[@AG-iu9lv]

@@elykspuz6596 you're not wrong. I had one that I tried desperately to keep indoors, but he would push out window screens and stalk the doors to dash out as soon as they were opened.

[@AG-iu9lv]

@@leroyrussell8766 I am sorry you lost cats. Thank you for doing your best for them. Full agreement that if one can keep the cat inside, one should, because they are prey animals & not the smartest around cars.

[@ticcitoby5040]

This is a blessing, my lost cat came back to me after missing for 4 days 😭 🙏

[@kalistrablack946]

Please keep your beautiful cat inside..I glad your beautiful baby is ok. Thanks God❤❤💯❤

[@nicholaspatti1526]

Thank God Lily's home 🏡 Safe..Please Please 🙏. Keep her in the house. The outside World Is A Dangerous Place . .Cars ! People. Dogs 🐕.. And other animals ..Thank you 😊..

[@blue-calla]

Aww, this is adorable! And it almost sounds like Lily says “MOM” at 0:59, after ringing the bell. Lol.

[@WPM_in_ATL]

It does sound like the cat is saying "Mom" at 0:59.

[@blue-calla]

@@WPM_in_ATL yeah, it’s so cute! Thanks for bringing me back to this video. 😊

[@theresehopkins1581]

She is sooo smart!!! Those ring cameras are the best!!!! So glad you got her back!!! ❤ 😊

[@LauraOfTheValley]

Her little meows😭😭😭😭 my heart can't take it! I'm so happy she made it back home!

[@chicgal3]

❤😻❤You can't tell me you didn't hear her meow mom in that last meow😿😻 it was adorable the way she Rang the ring camera doorbell and was crying for her to open the door yelling mom thank god she made it back home Safely😻

[@Frogsituation]

I have a grey cat named Lilly who wears a purple collar. I can't imagine losing her, so glad you got your Lilly back.

[@ijustwanttosleepnow]

Moral of the story: keep your cats inside to ensure they have a long healthy life.

[@chalocolina3554]

Long or good? Sometimes that's the choice.

[@kenlee1416]

Yes definitely 100% indoors in the area where I live. Even the most street savvy, most cautious feline lasts no more than 4 to 5 years before being done in by one or more of these factors .... mauled by vicious stray dogs, poisoned, stoned and chased away by nasty people, run over by reckless drivers, poisoned over months drinking from puddles filled with household chemicals, transported to a faraway location while hiding in the underneath sections of a car etc.

[@abba9265]

@@chalocolina3554if you’re a responsible owner and regularly interacting with your cat, indoors can be both long and good

[@ElizabethGrindon]

@@chalocolina3554 Yes, if I kept my cat indoors it would kill her spirit. She was raised mostly outdoors until she came to me. She loves to go outside and cries and cries and cries if she can't go out.

[@maryapatterson]

​@@chalocolina3554 In many countries around the world, cats are given the choice. And in some countries if you don't have access to the outside, you cannot adopt.😊

[@davidvanriper60]

What a precious story ❤❤❤❤ After high school graduation my sister and I were still living at home. She found a dumped kitten and hid it in her room; Dad didn't like cats. Charcoal became my best buddy, and even Dad got to enjoy him. Sis got married to an Airforce guy, and moved nearly 200 miles away to his base. Although Charcoal was so close to me, she took him with her. A few weeks later she called. Charcoal had gotten out and disappeared. He had never been anywhere in a car but the vet. One day some weeks later I was walking to the stairs by the front door and heard a cat meowing on the porch. GUESS WHO?? Needless to say, Charcoal remained with me the rest of his life! My big grey baby! ❤❤

[@VivPhotography]

That was adorable!

[@allisoncompeaux3981]

Yes, agree with many of the comments. Please don't let her outside unless on a leash. She is very special. Keep her safe.

[@allisoncompeaux3981]

@@daveydudely9954 I walk my cat around my yard on a cat leash. Have done for years.

[@TheVerbalVolley]

Don't let your cat go outside. Times have changed, and they should be kept indoors at all times.

[@janetclaireSays]

I agree. My cats are indoor cats. However, they spend every moment trying to escape and do occasionally. But I don't purposefully let them out. In this case it was even worse because they had only just moved to a new home. The cat should have been kept indoors if at all possible.

[@XMysticHerox]

It was dangerous back in the day as well. Has always been a bad idea in the city if you actually care about the pet.

[@lorenaarias1952]

Cats are very, very intelligent. I’m glad she found her way home!

[@lindacollins903]

I'm so glad your baby found her way home. Please consider keeping her indoors. You got lucky this time ♥️🐱🐈

[@rsrt6910]

My vet vetoed the "indoor only" option after both my maine coons contracted ideopathic cystitis. The indoor life was LITERALLY killing them in the most painful way possible.

[@gardenjoy5223]

Don't you know how cruel it is to keep a cat, who is used to roam outside, inside all the time? They die a little of longing, each and every day! Cats need their space. If they never had it, that's a different story. Yet, I know of male cats, who did everything to get outside, even when their owners had 'decided' they were indoor cats. Humans are SO cruel! I rather have the fear and hurt, that my cat is not coming home, than to see my cat long for his/her freedom and be imprisoned for life!!! And believe me, I have.

[@justice2011]

Build an outdoor enclosure. Most people that want their cat's to stay at home and roam outside safely will build outdoor enclosures for cat's.

[@sherryhannah9262]

Linda Collins please is unnecessary and don’t tell her what to do you’re not her mother

[@drewthompson7457]

I got a used cat at the pound. He was an indoor cat. When I retired, and had time, I taught him about being an outdoor cat. His personality blossomed, he gained confidence and catitude. You'd be arrested if you kept a human confined to a house 24 / 7.

[@flowerseva]

Please keep her inside. Make her a Catio . I’ve seen good ones on Amazon recently for about $300. There are certain people that are mean to cats and harm them if they’re roaming around outside. That’s what happened to me… Rest in peace Megan kitty

[@nesq4104]

An inside outside cat will make your life hell if you try to keep them inside. That is not an option.

[@deprofundis3293]

@@nesq4104 bullshit. Have you ever actually done it? I have, and it works. You just need to do your research.

[@nesq4104]

@@deprofundis3293 yes I tried with my own cat. He became angry, aggressive rip up your favorite furniture. Meow angry all day do random destructive things. And try to draw blood. So kitty had to go back outside to live his best cat life and come back in as he pleased.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@@nesq4104 you're not totally wrong either...especially male cat...our cat just wanted to be outside unfortunately...I felt horrible keeping his ass in but also wanted him to fully live his nightly cat lifestyle 😢

[@nesq4104]

@@KaliKali-hv9bt lmao. Yes they have their cat lives outside with there cat friends and possible families/relationships they started. We go out and enjoy our lives, cats were never meant to be stuck indoors all day in a house. Once they have that freedom there is no going back. I typically kept my cat indoors for days if I clipped his claws when he needed a bath because he would claw me. And if he had no claws he can't fight or climb from dogs. He would look at me real evil when he would rip up the favorite couch to punish me. Lol. We know cats like to get revenge too. I miss my cat

[@rosemartinez1116]

Wow! Smart kitty! I hope she doesn't disappear again! I'm happy for all of you and the kitty that she's back home!

[@jenheasley2444]

Lilly is a beautiful and smart 🐈 cat!! I love how she rang the doorbell camera!!

[@Cocopancake528]

Animals r far more sentient and conscious than we give them credit for ❤

[@deborahbrack1147]

As much as cats love indoor/outdoor living it is just too dangerous. I agree with one of the commenter, please her a covered enclosed Catio! It may take some time to get her a custom to it but you will be thankful that she comes home every night.

[@SerPounceToebeans]

Keeping cats indoors is best most logical and only choice to insure your cat's safety and longevity in life. I don't understand why some people let their cats out. If you seriously love your cat keep them indoors at all times.

[@kimmer6]

My night visioned ring tailed spider smasher has been indoors for 14 years now. We have coyotes and raccoons in the back yard often and he is safest inside, never goes out. He has both black beans and pink beans on his feet. He will actually wake me up and ask for food like ''raow raow?'' OK...I'll go get it. He comes when I call him, even if he was hiding somewhere asleep. He gets kitty treats every time.

[@Sashazur]

Also outside cats collectively kill millions of birds every year.

[@amethystkoneko]

Keep 👏 the 👏 cat 👏 indoors!! 👏 No matter if the cat says it wants out, don't let it. You got lucky this time and got your cat back. Don't push your luck and see if it will happen again.

[@_Professor_Oak]

That's very possessive and over-protective of you. It's a member of your family, not your hostage. If your mother got ran over by a truck, would your answer be "DAMN, we should've kept her locked up in the house!" ...no. Also clapping your hands between words doesn't help.

[@amayakhler1551]

​@@_Professor_Oak they are members of your family and are fully dependant on you, so you care for them the same way you care for a small child to keep them safe. if you dont keep an eye on your cat while outside they could get snatched by a hawk, coyote, fox, owl, ferrets and stray or unleashed dogs. if you want your cat to explore outdoors then invest in a catio or have an enclosed backyard to keep them safe.

[@taylorbug9]

@@_Professor_Oak so would you use that logic to let your toddler free roam as much as they wanted without supervision? Cats are also an invasive species to this country. They wreak havoc on ecosystems and should be kept inside for their own safety and the safety of other critters.

[@mikaelafox6106]

@@amayakhler1551 They look to have a very generous front yard. If I were then, I’d invest in cat fencing and let her have that yard for her own. Then she can still go out, but be of no harm to the environment, and have no harm to her.

[@2x4noah]

@@_Professor_Oak Cats are the number 1 murders of local wildlife PLEASE! stop letting your cats outside they are literally making some animals extinct cause people bring cats where they do not belong Keep them inside

[@moviegurl7420]

As a dog person it never ceases to amaze me how smart cats are, Im staunch dog person but my baby can’t even find his bowl if I turn off the lights🤣. Cats for sure are smarter then dogs Edit: I’ve had the pleasure of being cat owner and a dog owner, residing with me at the same time. Cats are smarter, more clever.

[@Jazzatic2011]

Mmm I’m a cat / dog person but only owned cats.. I don’t think dogs are dumb per say but they are way more dependant on people to do things.

[@brendalg4]

I would have his vision checked

[@sting6ph]

a cat typed this comment

[@दत्तापरशुराम]

you are no dog person

[@JAHzJaJa]

Some felines may be smarter than some canines; but most certainly all cats are not smarter than dogs.

[@SunflowerOfTheEast]

Thank goodness she found her way back home! Indoor/outdoor cats stress me out! The worry over if they are ok when they don’t come home at dinner time is immense. I’m very happy for this cat and her family, this story was definitely newsworthy❤

[@indiacoers2611]

That is such a cute video of Lily! I can't believe she rang the bell and then began meowing! She is very smart! Thank God for "Ring" Doorbells! I'm so glad she's home safe and sound! ❤

[@angelaperez9183]

She' s not only adorable but also smart

[@conejita]

❤️❤️ i love this she almost sounds like she’s talking aw a lil camera loving diva. Fav news of the day ty!

[@WarriorVinyard]

she says "let me in!"

[@HarmonySkinCareEssentials]

This is soooo beautiful I'm sooo glad she's safe and ok..... People fail to realize how smart animals really are

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Some animals are way smarter than some people !

[@ochalambana1983]

What a relief Lily can finally get back to you. What a clever cat she really is ❤❤

[@johnj1602]

Be a responsible owner. Keep her inside. Away from danger.

[@mshayashi]

This incident shows how cats are also very smart and intelligent.

[@oddanneout]

I love that “She knows what she’s doing!” ❤

[@PamelaRP]

beautiful and smart smart kitty. she is a godsend. thank you for this great great story.

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

So glad she's home -- and what a smart cat!

[@ladybug4896]

AWWWWW SO CUTE THAT JUST SHOW HOW SMART CATS AND ANIMAL ARE 🤗

[@lucyinthesky4682]

I'm in my 40s now but I still remember the heartbreak of losing my cat in HS to a senseless tragedy. My cat would go in and out and sit on the fire escape but never stay out all night but my dad gave me his collar the next day after my poor boy's body was found. I've never let a cat go outside on its own again. I walk mine on harnesses and my blind cat sits in a catio on my balcony but never again will my defenseless animals be prey to human or animal predators.

[@sallysam4650]

Bless her, Allah yarhamhah! Thank you for building them a catio and not letting them out again, cats are precious

[@KirksCORNER-1983]

I HOPE it wasn't a car that hit it.. I hit 1 about 15-20 years ago in Maryland and they found its body the next day I looked for it after I hit it but couldn't find it as it was late at night.... but I found out the next day the owner found it on the side of the road deceased.. :-( I was so upset and still am that I hit it with my car.. it had ran out when the person answered their door that evening and ran in front of my Car from what I had heard.. I just hope it didn't suffer much.. I myself own 2 Cats and couldn't imagine losing 1..

[@lucyinthesky4682]

@@KirksCORNER-1983 No. It was killed by a person. My cat's neck was broke and some of his tail was removed. I still can't go into gruesome details cause it wasn't my sweet boy's fault. He was an innocent animal and the neighbors were insane. We moved not long after. I still think of what he went through and I've had many cats since him. So, nope, I'll never let a cat outside alone. Even in an enclosure, I'll be outside unless there are no predators around including wildlife.

[@donleo1685]

This is my biggest fear, to loose one of my cats because of a sick psychopath. I'm sure you will meet your boy one day in heaven again. Blessings to you from Switzerland

[@KirksCORNER-1983]

@@lucyinthesky4682 that is so horrible!!. Did they find the sicko?!

[@Msmith415]

Cats are extremely intelligent creatures! And shout out to the Ring door bell creator that wasn’t selected on Shark Tank, but their device continues to thrive and even saves lives 😊

[@deemitchell7987]

OMG, she is a smart girl. I'm so glad she came home. Have a great life Lily😀

[@robinwagner3293]

This is so wonderful. Pets are so much smarter than we think. I am glad they were reunited. That was truly a miracle.

[@josephstevens9888]

What a beautiful cat. What a beautiful story. Nothing beats coming home to the people who love you.

[@christymitchell4763]

Omg! That’s amazing. And one of her meows sounded like ‘mom’.

[@plicketyplunk]

Please, please, please keep your cats inside! They won't be harmed, they will live longer, and you will know you are doing the best for Mr Mitttens,

[@rsrt6910]

My vet vetoed the "indoor only" option after both my maine coons contracted ideopathic cystitis. The indoor life was LITERALLY killing them in the most painful way possible.

[@plicketyplunk]

@@rsrt6910 I can understand that but obviously you didn't let them roam the neighborhood. A contained back yard would be perfect.

[@EJaneS]

Doesn't ideopathic mean that the cause of a disease process is unknown? Not sure how staying inside was the cause. :)

[@rsrt6910]

@@EJaneS Yes, the cause is not fully understood, though the generally accepted hypothesis is that the cause may be due to psychological stress. Though the cause is not fully understood, there are several risk factors that have been identified: neutered/spayed, large breed, indoor only cats are most at risk.

[@bionicwoman9884]

Some cats don't want to stay inside they want to go Outdoors

[@elainereynolds9532]

So Glad it turned out HAPPY and SAFE for YOUR KITTY and YOUR FAMILY...

[@chrisv.4071]

This is an incredible story omg!!! And rang the bell .....that's one smart special kitty you have there .....please do yourself a favor and keep her indoors before oneday she doesn't come back .....the streets are no place for an animal!!! Love brought her back to you ❤ 💕 💓 💗 💖 💙 ❤ 💕 💓

[@blueskysailing]

What a smart kitty! Very happy for both of you! 🙋❤🙏

[@mikaelafox6106]

Lily is one lucky cat. I can only imagine what she could’ve been running from. Could’ve been a dog or a coyo. ☹️ She looked scared.

[@hdgboy]

Great story. My wife and I relocated out of state. Took our cat with us. Bill went out one day and it appeared that he would not return. After 2 weeks we gave him up for dead then one day he mysteriously appeared as if nothing happened. He apparently found someone to feed him or his hunting skills kicked in and he survived. After that I have a deeper respect for our feline friends.

[@karladuncan4026]

How smart! Beautiful kitty! They are all very intelligent!

[@Time_to_Stop_Animal_Cruelty]

Keep her inside. In S. Korea, it's the law, cuz outside cats can easily get lost, become road killed, poisoned, tortured/killed by cat haters, taken by Eagles/owls... 😔

[@InimeKai]

Thank you for recognizing this lol I swear so many people from other countries get offended when Americans say cats should be indoors only, at least Koreans also have some sense

[@nancywall4894]

❤❤ I’m so glad that she came home and rang the ring doorbell! Two of my cats get out once in a great while. They are chipped and they also have name tags and phone numbers on their collar. If you insist on letting her out, please at least do that so if someone finds her, you can get her back. I try with all my might to keep mine inside. I have dogs that go out in the backyard, so sometimes one will sneak in the line and get out! Luckily, they only go as far as my neighbors yard and if I ask if they are hungry they will come right home. Lol. Welcome home sweet girl!❤

[@kevindalby520]

At my former day job. We had a cat, one day he went missing. A week later, he heard me out by the far greenhouse. He can running up to me. Sadly he passed away at the age of 13. I was the only one he let picking him up. But he finally warmed up to everyone else few years later.

[@lizlocher3612]

That is a most wonderful story I have heard in ages!!! She is sooo smart!! I am sooo TOTALLY happy she made it home. When I moved 2 yrs ago my cat Nikki Sixx went outside for about a week, going in n out n checking out his territory, because at our old house he was the cat of the neighborhood too, just like Lily!!! Unfortunately, Nikki never made it back n I STILL look for him n miss him. I am glad to see your baby came home!!!

[@nichole771]

I could never have my cat outside! I would be stressed all the time!

[@PARISGx1]

Sweet🥰

[@stephanieyoung7034]

She looks like my precious kitty Ginger who died a few years ago! We loved her so so much. I’m glad her kitty returned!

[@jenny-DD]

Maybe your cat never died 😂

[@imatellya2609]

It's amazing how quickly pets can learn, especially considering their short life spans.

[@moonbellybaby6238]

FYI- that collar has strong poison, if kitty starts becoming listless & drinking more water remove that collar immediately ‼️My cat got extremely I’ll. Happy your beautiful cat came home 🏡🥰