On an ordinary afternoon in Liverpool, England, a passerby named Frameset noticed something that made him stop.
Outside a small grocery store, a black-and-white cat sat quietly on a patch of dirt, her body tucked in as if she were cold and hungry.
A Cat Who Fooled Everyone
She looked like any stray trying to survive the day. Her fur was dusty, and she didn’t seem to belong to anyone. Frameset’s heart ached at the sight.
Most people would have felt the same way — who could walk past a lonely cat sitting by herself?
As he stepped closer, he noticed that she wasn’t sitting on the ground after all. Beneath her was a neat layer of cardboard, and on top of it lay something unusual: a handwritten message. Curious, Frameset bent down to read it.
That’s when he realized this was no ordinary stray — this cat had a story of her own to tell.
The Truth Behind The “Stray” Cat
The note explained everything. In clear handwriting, it said that the cat’s name was Lili, and she wasn’t homeless at all.
She actually lived nearby on Kenyon Street.
The message politely asked people not to feed her. It even revealed her secret: Lili was an actress — a cat who loved attention and used her charm to win treats from kind strangers.
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The message read that while people’s kindness was appreciated, feeding her only encouraged her to spend less time at home.
It was a gentle plea from her owner, trying to keep the mischievous cat from turning her daily adventures into a full-time act. Suddenly, the sweet but scruffy “stray” wasn’t a lost soul anymore.
She was a clever local celebrity, playing her role perfectly to get the love — and snacks — she wanted.
Frameset couldn’t help but laugh at the discovery. What looked like a sad scene was really the performance of a feline trickster with a home, a family, and a flair for drama.
Lili, The Charming Neighborhood Actress
When Frameset shared his story online, others chimed in to confirm that they, too, had met this famous little con artist.
Many described her as incredibly affectionate, always ready to walk up to anyone for cuddles and attention.
One person even mentioned that she always chooses the perfect spots — the kind that make her look like she desperately needs help. It seemed that Lili knew exactly what she was doing.
A nearby veterinary clinic, located just down the street from where she lives, couldn’t officially comment on her details but did confirm that the cat is well known to their staff.
Employees said they often meet Lili during lunch breaks, when she approaches them with a cheerful meow and an eager demand for affection. She wins hearts everywhere she goes — though her admirers are now reminded not to share their sandwiches.
Lili’s story spread quickly online, warming hearts across the world. In a city full of people rushing through their day, this clever little cat managed to make strangers smile, simply by pretending to need them.
Maybe that’s what makes her act so powerful — she reminds everyone that kindness still exists. Even if it takes a mischievous cat to bring it out.
So if you ever find yourself walking through Liverpool and spot a sweet black-and-white cat lounging on a bed of cardboard, don’t worry. She isn’t lost.
She’s simply Lili — the neighborhood actress, ready for her next audience.