Adopted by Houdini / myLot

Greece

June 26, 2016 5:15am CST

About three months ago the teen was adopted by a cat that followed him home one night. The teen insists said cat followed him one km uphill and having staked her territory the adoption was sealed with the contents of a tin of sardines. Said cat was unfortunately named Houdini and then renamed Houdi by me as she is female. Houdi is super intelligent and comes bounding up the olive grove when called and has mastered opening the shutters to come inside. She is now getting fat as our Athenian neighbour insists on feeding her an extra meal at midday as a reward for keeping the snakes away. I haven't seen the two tortoises lately so perhaps Houdi managed an extra snack.

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

26 Jun 16

Cats seem to have a flair for adopting owners, which has happened to me a few times. It is sad when I end up with a feline friend while on holiday because it will no doubt feel abandoned once I fly home.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

26 Jun 16

I'm sure they just hope the next people in the room are as nice to them.

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

26 Jun 16

@thea09 That could only continue for a short while as residents change.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

26 Jun 16

@Asylum Yes, they get spoiled for the season and then go back to hunting for prey.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

26 Jun 16

its wonderful to have you give us an peak into your life at the moment.- Cats bring so much please with so little asked in return - just some love and food. Kalispera Katerina

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

26 Jun 16

Indeed she always brings a smile - unless she is sitting on my head at 4.am. A nasty habit which will have her sleeping outside for the summer.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

@Inlemay No she starts chewing it and then if that doesn't get a reaction she hits me on the neck until I get up.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

26 Jun 16

@thea09 such a loving habit. Does she tease your hair a little with her purring?

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Gina

@Gina145 (3949)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

26 Jun 16

She sounds like a great cat. I really miss having a pet.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

She's the first pet we've had unless you count the tortoises and Harold the spider.

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Gina

@Gina145 (3949)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

29 Jun 16

@thea09 I've never had either of those. I had cats and dogs growing up and I really want to get another dog. My life is just too disorganised to bring one into my home right now, but I'm hoping that will change soon.

Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

27 Jun 16

I like having friendly neighborhood cats that lurk, helps keep the mice away too!

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

1 Jul 16

@Jessicalynnt Houdi just takes a bite out then discards their corpses!

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

They have a nasty habit of bringing mice to the house though.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

30 Jun 16

@thea09 ours always ate those, gross, but effective.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341692)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jun 16

Good to see you on here again. A cat that keeps snakes away is worth fostering.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

Hi Judy, yes it's the first year I haven't spotted a snake in the garden so she must be doing a good job.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341692)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun 16

@thea09 Maybe she stamps her feet as she goes round the yard. :)

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341692)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 16

@ChesneyM Yes, that's another possibility!

Linda Cann Pearson

@LindaCPearson (2240)

• United States

3 Oct 17

Hi Katerina. Glad to see that you are here on myLot! Mildred the Cat sends love, purrs, and some extra high fives to Houdi and is so glad she has found a good home!

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

5 Oct 17

Houdi would have to take Mildred under her wing if you ever let her outdoors, even the neighbouring guard dog is now frightened of my cat.

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MsTickle

@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

28 Jun 16

A good value cat is a joy. Nice to see you again.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

1 Jul 16

As she was free she was very good value. Nice to see you again too Ms Tickle.

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hereandthere

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

27 Jun 16

i'd love to cuddle houdi. does the other cat have different-colored eyes? one seems to be blue.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

Neither of those cats are Houdi, she is mahogany with a white belly & green eyes.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

26 Jun 16

When an animal adopts you there is nothing to do but love it and adopt it back. Good to see you.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

Good to see you too Belle. We've certainly adopted this one back.

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Val

@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

31 May 17

Cats are very good at adopting the right person! Our cat Smooch made his presence known at the SPCA by constantly rubbing against our legs when we weren't giving him a second glance.

AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

26 Jun 16

How is the 'teen' doing other than bring home stray cats?

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

The teen is busy working at his summer job again, attracting the tourists with his now green hair. I practically only see him when I wake him in the mornings or if he invites me down for a coffee with him.

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John King

@ison_1 (1240)

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27 Jun 16

KATERINA!!!!!

Hello, honestly, I don't really care about what you've written...I'm just happy to see you :) Cats just follow the food.

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

Happy to see you too John - and in a new hat. The cat also follows the new toys and I keep threatening the teen I will venture into cat clothes next.

Carol Brown

@blitzfrick (2890)

• United States

27 Jun 16

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

28 Jun 16

She certainly rules the night hours if she's in and wants to go out - very disturbing.

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s sivasubrahmanyam

@shivamani10 (11035)

• Hyderabad, India

26 Jun 16

very interesting to know. How could it keep snakes away?

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katerina

@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

26 Jun 16

I presume she finds them tasty and scares them away.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

7 Jul 16

Wow a cat that can keep snakes away is a keeper. Mine keep the field mice away. lol

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

27 Jun 16

sounds 'kin to the hubs 'n his pups he's brought home o'er the years. swears they were jest runnin' down the lonely highway...always becomin' lovin' members'f the family :) yepperz, those cats're great fer more'n jest mice 'n rats, which's why i like many to be 'round here. they keep the bad snakes from venturin' too close to the house'n barns. i truly hope that the tortoises jest went where they'd not be pestered 'n t'weren't a tasty treat fer ms. houdi.