There's a saying that goes “honest as a cat when the meat's out of reach”- those adorable furballs might purr and beg for a scratch behind the ears, but as soon as you turn your back, they're back to their scheming ways. Here's a list of cats that have been caught red-pawed in the act of stealing a tasty morsel.

In truth, owners should be mindful when their cats try to get their paws on human food. Their digestion works differently from ours, and many foods, even ones they love, like milk, can give them upset stomachs or worse. Chocolate and onions are especially dangerous, and should be kept tucked away far out of reach.

#2

I Regret Nothing!

I Regret Nothing!

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#3

Pen Thief Caught In Action

Pen Thief Caught In Action

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#4

Stealing From A Child

Stealing From A Child

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#5

Smoked Fish Thief

Smoked Fish Thief

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#8

Trying To Get To That Fish

Trying To Get To That Fish

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#9

Balloon Thief

Balloon Thief

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#10

Nose Stealer

Nose Stealer

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

A carrot-stealing cat?? How photoshop ludicrous can you get ;-)

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#11

Kitty Has Big Dreams

Kitty Has Big Dreams

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DMJackson
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He really has bitten off more than he can chew!

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#13

Determined Kitty

Determined Kitty

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JeanneDeaux
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at those eyes, you can't even punish him, he is too cute.

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#15

Sausage Burglar

Sausage Burglar

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#16

Chicken Thief

Chicken Thief

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ShannaMeczywor
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That bad boy could give Angry Cat a run for his money! lol

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#18

Stealing The Leftover Pizza

Stealing The Leftover Pizza

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#19

Thief Caught In Action

Thief Caught In Action

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#21

Trying To Get To That Cheese

Trying To Get To That Cheese

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#23

Cute Sandwitch Burglar

Cute Sandwitch Burglar

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#24

Fish Thief

Fish Thief

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#25

Paprica Thief

Paprica Thief

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JeanneDeaux
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He will regret that as soon as he takes a bite...

#26

Salami Thief

Salami Thief

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Oreo211
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OOh! Cold salami! My favorite!

#29

Sampling Some Salad

Sampling Some Salad

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RhondaWhisenhunt
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just wanted a bite. What's wrong with a bite? Hmmm?

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#30

Fish Thief

Fish Thief

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#31

Tea Time Saboteur

Tea Time Saboteur

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#32

The Baby Will Never Notice...

The Baby Will Never Notice...

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#33

"i Really Need A Shot Of Tequila!"

"i Really Need A Shot Of Tequila!"

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#35

Shrimp Thief

Shrimp Thief

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Brenda Sabo
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They'll never miss it, it's not like they counted all these...um...they didn't did they?

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#36

Xmas Thief

Xmas Thief

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EliKristinDjuvik
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"is the mouse gone? is it safe to come down agein?"

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#38

Cupcake Thief

Cupcake Thief

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#39

Stealing A Chicken From A Bear

Stealing A Chicken From A Bear

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JennyJones
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing how common sense goes out the window when hunger is involved...

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#41

Salmon Thief

Salmon Thief

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Oreo211
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MY precioussssssssss.................

#42

Busy Comes Out Of Nowhere When There's A Popsicle Involved

Busy Comes Out Of Nowhere When There's A Popsicle Involved

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AmandaWhittaker
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat comes out of nowhere when I'm having waffles! She has a sweet tooth. Not that I blame her - maple syrup is irresistible.

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#44

One Of My Little Rascals

One Of My Little Rascals

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#45

Pretzel Thief

Pretzel Thief

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Annie722
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blue dog chilling in the background...

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#46

Spot The Cat! =^^=

Spot The Cat! =^^=

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#47

Uninvited Thief

Uninvited Thief

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#48

Stealing Directly From A Box

Stealing Directly From A Box

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#49

Two-legged Water Thief

Two-legged Water Thief

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

This was my sweet boy Wuzzy, who passed away last month at 10 yrs old. This is one of my favorite memories of him .

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#50

Gimme That Christmas Light...wait, Pizza?

Gimme That Christmas Light...wait, Pizza?

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#52

Who Took Mommy's Bronzer???

Who Took Mommy's Bronzer???

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#53

Chicken Thief

Chicken Thief

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Brenda Sabo
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be faster, you probably would have gotten away with it.

#54

Breakfast Thief

Breakfast Thief

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#55

I Can Haz Quesadilla?

I Can Haz Quesadilla?

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#56

Kitty Gets Strong Grip On Chilly Treat

Kitty Gets Strong Grip On Chilly Treat

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Kiss Army
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat holds my hand like that - one paw on me, one on the treat to makes sure it doesn't get taken away!

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#57

The Straw Thief

The Straw Thief

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Kiss Army
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Cookie steals straws and has an AWESOME hiding place because I can't find her "stash".

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#58

Macaroon Thief

Macaroon Thief

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#59

Sampling Some Sausage

Sampling Some Sausage

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Annie722
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just a little bite? pretty please?

#60

Stuck In A Pint

Stuck In A Pint

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EliKristinDjuvik
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"what devilish contraption is this, human save me!"

#61

Stealing A Granola Bar

Stealing A Granola Bar

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#62

Corn Dog Thief

Corn Dog Thief