This happened years ago. I had a cat that used to disappear for a few days at a time. He came home most days, but not always. He spent most of his time outside, in a city.
He was big, tough, and friendly, so I didn't worry much about him.
After living there for a few years, I ended up moving. I still had a couple friends in the area so I would visit the area regularly.
A while after I moved, 'lost cat' posters started going up, with pictures of my cat.
So I called the number and found out that My cat had been visiting them almost every day. When I was at work my cat would go hang out with them and beg for food and attention.
Little bastard had a second family. I explained what happened, and even brought him over for a visit. Soon after, another flyer from another family. Same thing.
Then more flyers. I found out that my cat had been cheating on me with at least 4 other families.
Hobbs had more friends than I did, and always was good at manipulating them.
good story. nice to hear one with a happy ending/funny twist.