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Manul cats are a near-threatened wild cat species found in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia. More commonly known as Pallas' cats, they are distinguished by having round pupils, short legs, and a flat-looking face with wide-set ears that can create some of the funniest expressions in the feline kingdom. The scientifical name of this cat is Otocolobus, and it means 'ugly-eared,' so that is probably one of the reasons this fluffy cat looks so annoyed.

Though the Manul might look like a big cat, it's mostly the fluff of his fur as he's about the size and weight of a domestic cat. These adorable felines prefer to live in high altitudes of up to 15.000ft and enjoy the cold climate that comes with it. Being short and stubby these funny cats are poor runners, and if there's a need to escape, they prefer to hide in the crevasses under boulders.

Although these fun photos make the Pallas' cat seem like an exciting pet with an expressive face, their solitary and wild nature, as well as their high mortality rate at low altitudes, restricts the cute cats primarily to professional zoos.

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Jackie Cole
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I could relax like this!

Ashleigh Klein
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COULD YOU BE ANY CUTER????? NOOO!!! COULD YOU BE ANY MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEe ADOREABLE?? NOOOO OHHHHHHHHHHhh I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO IN KITTY LOVE!!!!!!!!!! <3 #kittylove, OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH I could SQUEEZE YOU AND HUG YOU AND KISSS YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL OVER!!!!

Shurie McMillan
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COULD YOU BE ANY CUTER????? NOOO!!! COULD YOU BE ANY MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEe ADOREABLE?? NOOOO OHHHHHHHHHHhh I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO IN KITTY LOVE!!!!!!!!!! <3 #kittylove, OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH I could SQUEEZE YOU AND HUG YOU AND KISSS YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL OVER!!!!

VashtiAlston-Fisher
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww! It found a lovely rest for its head! So cute!

LiGhaitza
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

heemmmm,. the sun shining and the rain stop.. branching will be the best,. sleepy tho...

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    Pallas Cat

    Oscar Carlos Cortelezzi Report

    SorinNilsson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude ... I'm a cat with a short fuse !!!

    SusanElizabethOsborn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite a set of fangs on this 'kitty', and it is a wild animal.

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    Mad CatMan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me before my morning coffee...

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    #3

    Pallas's Cat Born In Helsinki Zoo

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    Korkeasaaren eläintarha
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real photo credit is: Annika Sorjonen / Korkeasaari Zoo. There's also a video of the kitten: https://youtu.be/ilgqrz7uGD8

    #4

    Pallas Cat

    imgur.com Report

    HazelHames
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    has it gone yet? No it's still there.......has it gone yet? No it's still there. has it gone yet? No it's still there.............

    Shelley Andrade
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG....how cute are these little guys...

    HazelHames
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    has it gone yet....it's still there.....has it gone yet......it's still there....has it gone yet....it's still there.......................

    MaxsonParker
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    put THAT in ur pipe and smoke it !

    AnuragGv
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Psst. Wanna buy some meows?

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    #5

    Pallas Cat

    joke kok Report

    JoelTerral
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this thing on? Check check

    NicFeldi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Son, we've talked about this...

    VanessaTaylor
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "let me chew on this, and think about it"

    HazelHames
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well dude, have I got any shots left? That's the question you have to ask yourself.....well go ahead...Make My Day

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    #6

    Pallas Cat

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    JennaPayne
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    better than a puppy at the begging face :)

    WafikNaasri
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    10 years ago

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    baby who asked your opinion shut your hole please ^^

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    Missy Alcazar
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took that pic (we have them at EFBC )

    Paige Lentz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please sir can I have some more

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    #7

    Pallas Cat

    nimble.lynx Report

    Ashish_H
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ah let it be!! im better off on my own :-|

    Countess-CharlotteVonHukvari
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What the f@€>. did I step... George! What did you do in the sandbox?!

    ChristyDavidson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back off! These paws are registered as deadly weapons!

    BrennaO'Reilly
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Silence. Begone from my sight humans."

    Danie'lRipp
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't make me come down there

    David Humphreys
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got THAT flea too! Anybody else wanna try?

    MikaelB
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grumpy old man cat. Hey, get off my lawn!

    TammyJ
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A little privacy please!"

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    #8

    Pallas Cat

    Micael Carlsson Report

    karenza
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my god, these are such beautiful creatures. cats are such glorious creatures.

    Dorian Gonzalez
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, stop tryin' to eat my back. OM NOM NOM

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    #9

    Pallas Cat

    Michel Mrazek Report

    BrandiWilliams
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, I-eee-IIII will always looove yooooouuuu

    HazelHames
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius Commander of the armies of the North.......................

    Pauline McLaggan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha ha ha! I love funny human vines!!!

    RonanStourmParedes
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't eat the missing hamster, see for yourself!

    LiGhaitza
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lemme get some caaaaaaaaaaaaaaatnip., -_-

    ChuckkHubbard
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell happened to its whiskers?

    TammyJ
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing. that's the way they are suppose to be!

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    #10

    Pallas Cat

    Wendy Salisbury Report

    JuliaWolfe
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so odd to see a cat with round pupils!

    David Humphreys
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm no cat - I'm half racoon half lemur

    Anne-MarieHelder
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whaaaaaaaaaat!!?!!!!! I've come right up this mountain & you guys still won't leave me in peace! ;oP

    PaulSuke
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just had my 5th cup of latte, did you know a starbucks just opened on the north face?

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    #11

    Pallas Cat

    Tambako The Jaguar Report

    BetyBlagu
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't usually fart, but when I do, I look straight into your eyes.

    DeeDreslough
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Stay thirsty my friends." - the most interesting cat in the world

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    #12

    Pallas Cat

    Daniel Münger Report

    MattKhoun
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    10 years ago

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    I like this comment because it's not a gay caption or r******d pun.

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    ChristyDavidson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I don't want a free sample, I've already found Jesus and I'm not registered to vote. Get off my mountain!

    M J
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have failed me for the last time

    EveHershkowitz
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much cat is under all that fur!

    TammyJ
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They appear to be bigger and heavier than they actually are due to their stocky builds and long, dense coats. In reality, they’re about the size of domestic cats: they measure up to 26 inches in body length (with an 8-12 inch tail) and weigh only around 6 1/2 - 10 pounds.

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    JosephGrabon
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sean Penn used to have the same reaction to having his picture taken.

    HazelHames
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most amazing species....adorable and scary

    HazelIgraineOwlmwyn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO, I have Not put on weight! Thank you very much.

    the sixthgirl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of majestic and derpy at the same time...

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    #13

    Pallas Cat

    Bee Kay Report

    FishoOrtega
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i will find you, and i will meow you

    TeriLee
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When people tell me I need to smile more

    AjengSetyo
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "One does not simply..." *insert boromir meme here*

    Lynn Ballantine
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teeth? Who needs teeth? I can cut you down with my steely glare!

    Jennifer Harry
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you know what happened to the last person that gave me decaf?

    Dorian Gonzalez
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it look like a game to you!!?!?

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    #14

    Pallas Cat

    Tobi K Report

    ReshmaKanazawa
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hwwaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh..........

    MaxsonParker
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucy u have some 'splaining to do

    IrinaSava
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like "Dddddddddddddaaaaiiiimmmm !!" ...that furry a*s

    Roger Franz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You dare intrude? You're less than ninety feet away. Beware my wrath!

    Susan Alley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG Becky did you see her butt?

    Sheri Boller
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean your not making coffee! !!!!!!

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    #15

    Pallas Cat

    Tambako The Jaguar Report

    HazelIgraineOwlmwyn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fish? For me? It's not even my birthday! A whole fish? For me? It's not even my birthday!

    VesiciMonica
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What has been seen cannot be unseen"

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    #16

    Pallas Cat

    Tambako The Jaguar Report

    TheresaGahagan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you've got to be kiddin' me right meow....

    MaxsonParker
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "so....u come here today, of all days, interrupt the wedding of my only daughter, to ask a favor? u want to talk business on this day of family and happiness ? "

    HazelIgraineOwlmwyn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell me you forgot the extra strength cat litter AGAIN

    Barbara Patterson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You got to be kidding? I don't think I'll answer that.

    Tivadar Dietrich
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...while your incompetent coworker is explaining...

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    #17

    Pallas Cat

    Anne-Marie Kalus Report

    RonaTait
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me - just a touch of furball............

    Carolyn McCully
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a bad taxidermy piece...

    Cheryl Dailey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me when I am fasting and the neighbors are cooking steaks on the grill...

    David Humphreys
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Comin out of the fog and I'm comin fer you!

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    #18

    Pallas Cat

    imgur.com Report

    VilmaElzaZande
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who are you calling fat!? i'm just bushy...

    GayleneRea
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You even MENTION the word diet and I will eat YOU!

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    LeopardHorse56
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not fat! I'm just... Poofy. It's all this fur...

    AlisonK
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm holding my breath until you bring me that cookie!

    bob kock
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this guy is almost as fat as your MOM :D

    bob kock
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    2 years ago

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    #19

    Pallas Cat

    Ioana Sandulescu Report

    JakeRichardson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Am I cat....or am I owl?" Either way.. I Kill you

    Naomi Anderson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it bad I can hear Zefrank1's voice while reading this? XD

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    TeriLee
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It always feels like somebody's watching me

    Barbara Patterson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I blend in and then I an attack.

    Jess De La Souza
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm....watch it bud!! don't get too close to me or I will pounce on ya!

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    #20

    Pallas Cat

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    TeresaGunderson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this outfit make me look fat?

    Pauline McLaggan
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to walk! But I've only got little legs!

    MarciaWalsh
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    does my fat fur make me look fat?

    chachkimooch
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a cross between a cat and a shar pei...

    JakeRichardson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (with Bostonian accent) "So no s**t there I was passed out after eating a bunch of mice from the wonderbread factory and BAM!"

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    #21

    Pallas Cat

    imgur.com Report

    CaitlynW
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See I can touch my tongue to my cheek ... $5 please :p

    what up
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is food on my face? did i get it?

    JakeRichardson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (As Tracy Morgan) "you ever looked at a piece of fish so good it gave you Forest Whitaker eye?"

    LynnPacione-Holman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    muAHAHAHAha! That exactly what I want them to believe.

    #22

    Pallas Cat

    Nick Jewell Report

    Jess De La Souza
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome to my home! it is made of bamboo!!

    chachkimooch
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It kinda looks like his left eye is looking at you, and the right one is looking up.

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    #23

    Pallas Cat

    gsbrown99 Report

    GeorgiannaPrice
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me sing you the song of my people!!

    Barbara Patterson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kids keep me up all night. It was a bad one.

    Jess De La Souza
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwww sigh....just waking up from my nap!!! stretch yawn!!

    JakeRichardson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (as Mischa Barton) why is my mouth empty?

    icarusfeelsgood
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh.... my...... god......., becky. look at her butt.

    #24

    Pallas Cat

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    TeriLee
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh s**t I thinking hear the log breaking its not gonna hold!!!!

    LynnPacione-Holman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the newest Pokemon: Floof. Hear me roar! *mrow*

    #25

    Pallas Cat

    joke kok Report

    LeopardHorse56
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has cheezburger. I do not. I wants. I really wants. Do I ask nicely and politely? Maybe I kill him. Then steal his cheezburger...

    EmSojourner
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You haz true cheezburger language. You win nomz.

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    LynnPacione-Holman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This catching snowflakes on my tongue thing is proving rather difficult.

    GayleneRea
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not believe him! He speak with forked tongue!

    JakeRichardson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like mustard on ma tatters...mmmm..hmmm

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