Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - Office Cat Becomes Fundraising Star by Collecting Cash Through the Front Door in Tulsa #13

Episode Date: September 9, 2025

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You know how some office pets are content to just curl up on a chair or lazily bat at a pen when it rolls off a desk. Well, this isn't one of those stories. Nope. This is about a cat who went from being a random shelter kitty to an accidental entrepreneur, and not just any entrepreneur, but one with a very strange hustle. It all started back in 2015 when the folks over at Guru Stu, a creative marketing company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, decided that their office needed a little, something. The decision to adopt. Now, if you've ever worked in a high-energy office,

you know the vibe, tight deadlines, brainstorming sessions that turn into snack breaks, and that lingering question of, hey, wouldn't it be cool if we had an office pet? That's exactly what went down at Guru Stu. The idea started small, one person casually throwing it out during lunch, but before long, it snowballed. Think about it, said Stuart McDaniel, the company's owner, one afternoon while sipping his fourth coffee of the day. An office pet would boost morale, keep us all sane, and hey, we're a creative agency, aren't we supposed to be fun? The team nodded in agreement. They imagined a dog wagging around the office, or maybe a little hamster in a ball. But then Stewart's sister chimed in, why not a cat, and that was it. Decision made.

Enter the cat. A few days later, Stuart and his sister headed over to the toe. Tulsa Animal Shelter on a mission, find the perfect office cat. There were plenty of cats lounging around, but one in particular caught their eye. He wasn't the fluffiest or the tiniest. But there was something about him, this six-month-old Gray Tabby had a spark. While the other cats were curled up or batting lazily at toys, this guy strutted right up to the glass with an expression that said, yeah, I'm the one you're looking for. He's got personality, Stewart's sister whispered. Loads of it, Stewart agreed.

So they filled out the paperwork, loaded him up in the carrier, and brought him back to the office. The new office member, from day one, the little Tabby made himself at home. He explored every nook and cranny of the workspace, sniffed every coffee cup, and knocked over exactly three pens within his first hour. They named him Sir Whiskers, though that didn't stick for long.

The team soon realized, that this wasn't your average lazy cat. He was smart. Like, suspiciously smart. He figured out how to open slightly ajar drawers. He knew exactly which employees would sneak him treats and which ones would shoe him off their keyboards. And every morning, like clockwork,

he'd be waiting at the front door to greet people as they arrived. The cat was basically acting like he owned the place. The mystery of the money, for a while, things went on like that. But then, one Monday morning, something odd happened. As employees arrived, they noticed something strange near the front door. A small pile of one-dollar bills was scattered around the cat, who was sitting there like a furry little king surveying his kingdom. At first, people laughed. Who's leaving cash for the cat?

Is this some kind of weird office joke, but no one fessed up? Day after day, the pile of bills grew. The employees started speculating. Maybe people walking by or dropping it accidentally, could it be tips? Like, for emotional support, guys, what if the cat is stealing it? Testing the theory, Stuart had a theory, and he needed to test it. One afternoon, he grabbed a crisp dollar bill, walked over to the front door, and slid it through the narrow crack between the glass and the frame,

just enough for a curious paw to notice. Sure enough, the moment the bill fluttered, the cat's ears perked up. Here we go, Stuart whispered. The cat crouched, eyes locked on the green rectangle. He pounced, swiped it with his paw, and then, no joke, bit it. With a determined little growl, he yanked the bill all the way inside and then sat proudly on top of it like he just hunted down a mouse. The theory was proven.

The cat wasn't stealing. He was huddered. The birth of a hustler. The truth came out, people passing by on the sidewalk had started noticing the friendly office cat lounging in the window. Some thought it would be funny to slip him a dollar to see what he'd do. And once he responded by pawing at it and dragging it inside, they couldn't resist. Soon, it became a full-blown game. Passersby would stop, pull out a bill, and wave it in front of the glass. The cat would swat at it furiously, pounce, and ultimately snatch it out of their fingers. It was the ultimate street performance,

and the cat was raking it in. From snacks to charity, at first, the employees let the cash pile up in a jar. On weekends, they counted it, sometimes $50, sometimes even $100. That's enough for birthday cakes and office snacks, Stewart joked. But as the cash kept rolling in, Stewart realized this little hustle could be something more. Listen, he told the team one morning, if people are playing along and leaving money, why not use it for something good? So they came up with an idea, donate all the money to charity. And just like that, the cat's antics became a force for good. The legend of cash-nip kitty, it didn't take long for the story to go viral. They rebranded the cat as cash-nip-kitty and gave him his own website. People loved it, a stray kitten turned office mascot, turned

accidental philanthropist. The story hit local news, then national outlets, and before long, tourists in Tulsa were stopping by just to see Cash Nip Kitty in action. He became a furry little celebrity with thousands of fans online. Why it matters. At the end of the day, Cash Nip Kitty wasn't just an office pet. He reminded everyone that even the smallest, quirkyest creatures can make a difference. Who knew a six-month-old shelter cat could end up running his own charity fundraiser. And all it took was a paw, a window, and a whole lot of curiosity.