When Claudia met a tiny orange kitten named Rango at her local animal shelter, she knew instantly he belonged with her family. What she didn’t know was that just three years later, her sweet boy would be quietly juggling a secret double life.
After adoption, Rango settled in like he’d always lived there — especially when it came to sleeping arrangements. Despite having plenty of cozy beds, he much preferred curling up with his humans, who were more than happy to oblige.
As Rango grew comfortable, his personality began to shine. He became bolder, more curious — until one day, Claudia noticed him lingering at the front door, clearly wanting to go outside.
Knowing one of his quirks was a love for warm air, Claudia opened the door and kept a close watch.
Rango was thrilled.
He spent hours digging, sunbathing, and exploring before heading back inside for dinner and evening cuddles. The next morning, he was eager to do it all over again.
Over time, Claudia allowed him longer stretches outside, trusting that he’d stay close.
Then one day, everything changed.
Claudia noticed a note attached to Rango’s collar.
“Is he someone’s cat?” it read. “What’s his name? He’s been hanging out with us …”
You can see Rango’s note here:
She was stunned. Where had Rango been going — and who had he been spending time with?
“He comes back with a little note … just for him to have a double life,” Claudia joked on Instagram.
Rango, of course, looked completely innocent.
Claudia wrote back, attaching her own note to his collar the next day:
“His name is Rango! He loves to wander around!”
You can see her note here:
Soon after, Claudia received a text from the mystery neighbor. They explained that Rango had been visiting their porch regularly, and they’d had no idea he already had a family.
Relieved — and slightly betrayed — Claudia confirmed Rango was hers. The two households began texting updates about his whereabouts, laughing at the revelation that Rango had adopted himself a second family.
Despite his side adventures, Rango always comes home before sunset, never missing dinner or his nightly cuddle routine.
Claudia never expected to share her cat when she brought him home — but seeing how loved he is makes it easier. No matter how many secret lives Rango leads, she adores him completely.
“I love him more than myself,” Claudia wrote.
To follow Rango’s continued adventures (and double life), you can find him on Instagram.
