Cop Becomes Foster Dad To Cat Who Jumped In His Police Car

"Super friendly and loving and now refusing to leave the police car!"

A wayward cat found just the person to get him the help he needed (and he wasn't about to take "no" for an answer).

Officer Rick Butler, of Ohio's Oxford Police, had been out on patrol early Friday morning when he happened upon the random feline — by no choice of his own. While the officer was stopping to check on a local church, the brazen orange cat reportedly leapt through the cruiser's open window. He then proceeded to demand attention and pets.

City of Oxford, Ohio - Division of Police

Butler, of course, was happy to oblige.

City of Oxford, Ohio - Division of Police

Butler might have thought it would be just a momentary encounter, but the cat evidently had something else in mind. Rather than slink away, having had his fill of the officer's affection, the kitty then staged a sit-in.

"[He's] super friendly and loving and now refusing to leave the police car!" the department reported.

Was the cat being stubborn? Maybe. Did it pay off? Yes, yes it did.

City of Oxford, Ohio - Division of Police

Thoroughly disarmed by the charming cat,  Butler didn't have the heart to turn the little guy away — so he let him stay. The police station doesn't have facilities to house cats, so as the department announced online, Butler has decided to become his foster dad, at least until the cat's rightful owner is found or someone comes forward wanting to adopt him. (The cat, "not the officer," the police department was quick to clarify.) 

Butler confirmed to The Dodo that the cat is doing well and getting plenty of snuggles at home with him in the meantime. 

Rick Butler

Folks with information about this cat, or anyone interested in adopting him, are asked to contact the Oxford, Ohio Division of Police.