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Woman Finds Exotic Shorthair Cat on the Street and It's Heartbreaking

Orange cat lying around outside.
Orange cat lying around outside. Image via Shutterstock / General photographer

Outdoor cats have never been something I was particularly fond of. I'm anxious enough as it is, so if you add in not knowing where my pet is or if they're okay, I think I'd probably collapse. To each their own, though.

Recently, a woman was out for a walk when she spotted a cat. She couldn't believe that this cat had been left out to wander, or that she might be a stray. She's just so beautiful:

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Sofia is right: an Exotic Shorthair cat being on the streets is a little wild. She was just rolling around in the garbage, and she didn't look particularly frightened by anything that was happening around her. Whatever the case may be, she definitely spends a lot of time out there.

Right after this video was taken, the cat ran off behind a gate, so Sofia couldn't go after her. In a follow-up video, she says she's going to keep an eye out for the homeowners to see if they know the cat, but that she wasn't wearing a collar or anything.

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She hasn't seen that specific cat out again, but around the same area, she did end up seeing a second stray/outdoor cat. The Universal Cat Distribution System really seems to be in her favor!

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People in the comments are encouraging her to grab both cats and take them in, if only to make sure they're safe and off the streets while she locates their caretakers. Pretty kitties like them deserve that!

Why Are Outdoor Cats a Bad Idea?

Outdoor cats are one of the most controversial topics in the pet community. You'll find people firmly planted in both camps: "It's good for them," and "it's too dangerous."

 Orange cat lying around outside.
Orange cat lying around outside. Image via Shutterstock / Chendongshan

Letting your cats freely roam around the outdoors is risky, even if you think they'll be "responsible" or that they won't go far. It's not necessarily your cat who's the problem. Some of the main issues are:

  • People who might see your cat and decide to take them.
  • Cars that might run them over.
  • Other animals who might cause trouble.
  • Exposure to toxic plants, food, or substances.

If you have a rare, expensive, beautiful cat, you need to be especially careful about allowing them to free-roam. Someone might be inclined to scoop them up to sell them! Always microchip your pets, and putting GPS collars on them wouldn't hurt, either.

Hopefully, this sweet cat either has or finds a loving home!

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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM.