An Amazon delivery driver accused of taking a family's cat claims the animal is actually his own pet. Joshua Gonzalez insists he has proof the black-and-grey feline is his and that it had gone missing from his home in the same area. So, Joshua "just grabbed him and walked off" — unaware he was caught on Brenda Wilson's doorbell camera in Bakersfield, California.
Driver's Side of the Story
Joshua, who is a dad, said: "I didn't do anything bad, but get my cat back. And it's now in the rightful home. It's back where it belongs. It's like a person who is looking for their cat – I'm a person who was looking for my cat – I got my cat back. I found it. And I took possession of my cat. Like anybody else would do."
Joshua has since produced documentation he says proves the cat belongs to him. The paperwork shows an adoption date of October 9, 2025. He said he picked the cat out for his seven-year-old daughter. "I recognised it was my cat because of its distinct forehead design, the eyes, and how the body was set. I knew it was my cat. So I just grabbed him and walked off," Joshua, who said he heard the feline meow as he approached the property, continued. "She's at home right now. With all of her toys. She's not scared. She's happy. She recognizes me. Right now, it's his word versus hers [Brenda]. I didn't do anything bad, but get my cat back."
Customer's Claims
But Brenda has insisted the cat, whom she calls Junie, belongs to her family. She had sent the footage to the police in Bakersfield, but no criminal charges have been brought against Joshua. Speaking last month when the incident happened, Brenda had said: "Utter disbelief…that anybody would have the nerve to do that. I'm just shocked." She is still furious over Joshua's actions, it is understood, and has doubled down on her claims the cat is hers.
Amazon's Response
Amazon has confirmed Joshua, employed by a third party, is no longer allowed to deliver its packages. It told KGET News it continues to work with law enforcement during the investigation. A spokesperson for Amazon said: "We've been in contact with the driver's employer and the driver is no longer allowed to deliver Amazon packages. We'll continue to work with law enforcement and will defer to them for details as they investigate."
Police say the case remains open and investigators are continuing to look into the dispute.
