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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.

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    I Regret Nothing!

    I Regret Nothing!

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

    SOOO busted!!! LOL!!!

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

    I love the before and after.lol

    Ant.N.B
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dose a cat get to like pancakes?

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

    2 cats stealing 2 different kinds of bread

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

    No, it's the same cat. My cat has the same kind of eyes and their colour varies depending on the light and so on.

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

    Ha! cute, but not the same cat - different eye color.

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

    Ha! That's not the same cat in the second pic - eye color is different.

    Dédeu Jicé
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And on the right it's a pancake, not a crêpe ! Nutella 4 ever !!

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

    I'd do the same too. Anything for a yummy pancake!

    Mo D'oh
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup, very much like my shameless

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

    This is absolutely Mischief In Motion!

    Rhonda Lynn
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the cat on the left is not the same cat as the one on the right! different colored eyes!

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

    Those are two different cats.

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

    Different cat one has yellow eyes one has green.

    Trish Rademacher
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we all know. One thinking about it and the Aftermath of Destruction

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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
    Community Member
    11 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
    11 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

    HogaVII Report

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    11 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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    #14

    Kitty And His Prey

    Kitty And His Prey

    Yoshinao Tanaka Report

    #15

    Sausage Burglar

    Sausage Burglar

    kotofoto Report

    #16

    Chicken Thief

    Chicken Thief

    E.L.A Report

    ShannaMeczywor
    Community Member
    11 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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    #20

    Tasting Starbucks

    Tasting Starbucks

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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

    animals.com Report

    #24

    Fish Thief

    Fish Thief

    Jaep Kees Reitsma Report

    #25

    Paprica Thief

    Paprica Thief

    Katkamin Report

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    11 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
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOh! Cold salami! My favorite!

    #28

    Ice-Cream Burglars

    Ice-Cream Burglars

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    #29

    Sampling Some Salad

    Sampling Some Salad

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    RhondaWhisenhunt
    Community Member
    11 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
    11 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
    10 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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    #37

    Milk Maniac

    Milk Maniac

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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
    11 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
    11 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
    11 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
    11 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
    11 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
    11 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
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    7 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
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    7 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
    11 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
    10 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

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    #63

    Burglar At Lunch

    Burglar At Lunch

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

    Fresh air & Sunshine, food unattended....common.

    #64

    Pancake Thief

    Pancake Thief

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    #65

    She Stole A Meatball And Then Stained Our Sofa With It..

    She Stole A Meatball And Then Stained Our Sofa With It..

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

    But just look at the happiness on that face!!

    #66

    William

    William

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    Salad Theif

    Salad Theif

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

    "There was only spinach in here...can you give me some tuna too?"

    #68

    Caught In The Shower With The Teddy Bear!

    Caught In The Shower With The Teddy Bear!

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    #69

    Curious Burglar

    Curious Burglar

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    #70

    Chicken Eater

    Chicken Eater

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    #71

    Against Tv

    Against Tv

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have been playing with this all afternoon. Now it is my turn

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    #72

    Green Beans! :-d

    Green Beans! :-d

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    #73

    Nicking The Biggest Slice

    Nicking The Biggest Slice

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    #74

    Easter Egg Check!

    Easter Egg Check!

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    #75

    Purrrfect Fit

    Purrrfect Fit

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    #76

    Cat And Meat

    Cat And Meat

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    #77

    She Stole A Piece Of Pizza Right Before Sitting On A Birthday Cake.

    She Stole A Piece Of Pizza Right Before Sitting On A Birthday Cake.

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    #78

    Fisher

    Fisher

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    #79

    "stealing Food For A Baby"

    "stealing Food For A Baby"

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    #80

    Little Beast :)

    Little Beast :)

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    #81

    Just A Little Taste.

    Just A Little Taste.

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    #82

    Mmmmm Dough

    Mmmmm Dough

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

    A cat after my own heart. I love batter better than the cookie or the cake. ...lol

    #83

    When Nobody's Watching

    When Nobody's Watching

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    #84

    Misu And My...hmm...her Sandwich ;)

    Misu And My...hmm...her Sandwich ;)

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    #85

    Pop-sicle Theif

    Pop-sicle Theif

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

    How can you say no to that face!?!?!

    #86

    The Breakfast Thief

    The Breakfast Thief

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    #87

    I Learned Where The Money Missing From My Purse Was Going.

    I Learned Where The Money Missing From My Purse Was Going.

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

    I Love this as My Cat steals Money Too just never caught the bugger. We have only once found his hiding spot. He Has $2000 at moment.

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    #88

    Floppy And His Fishes :)

    Floppy And His Fishes :)

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a good thing, that most cats dislike getting wet

    #89

    I'll Catch You Yet

    I'll Catch You Yet

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

    Great photo. So cloth wall paper and kittens are a special combination.

    #90

    Ib Erland Lorentsen Enjoying His Latte...or...my Latte, That Was.

    Ib Erland Lorentsen Enjoying His Latte...or...my Latte, That Was.

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    #91

    #misiberto Helping Out With The Beans

    #misiberto Helping Out With The Beans

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    #92

    He Wants My Milkshake

    He Wants My Milkshake

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

    give...it....to....me..... now........

    #93

    Cookie Monster

    Cookie Monster

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

    Won't even wait for the plastic to be removed LOL

    #94

    Beanthief

    Beanthief

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

    I'm thinking about going vegan....

    #95

    Stole The Remote

    Stole The Remote

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

    do not underestimate the powers of the dark side.....

    #96

    Drink Your Milk

    Drink Your Milk

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    #97

    In A Greek Restaurant, One Second Before The Cat Snatched The Fishbones...

    In A Greek Restaurant, One Second Before The Cat Snatched The Fishbones...

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    #98

    I Know Where They Hide These Treats...

    I Know Where They Hide These Treats...

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    #99

    Water Thief!

    Water Thief!

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    #100

    Cheesecake

    Cheesecake

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    IndraWignall
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who doesn't like cheesecake!? Cat after my own heart! <3

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    #101

    A Big Fan Of Taylor Swift's Ice Cream

    A Big Fan Of Taylor Swift's Ice Cream

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    #102

    Webkinzs Thief.

    Webkinzs Thief.

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    #103

    Omnomnomnom

    Omnomnomnom

    Report

    #104

    Why Not :d

    Why Not :d

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

    It's all just laying there.....out in the open.

    #105

    Our Sink... Find Your Own!

    Our Sink... Find Your Own!

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    #106

    Cat Wants Krispie

    Cat Wants Krispie

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    Kiss Army
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lost a whole tray that way. A**hole cat couldn't be happy just stealing one but had to knock the whole tray on the floor after she got hers.

    #107

    Oh You Kitchen Door!

    Oh You Kitchen Door!

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    #108

    Котлеты вскуснее сырые

    Котлеты вскуснее сырые

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    #109

    Sprung!

    Sprung!

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    #110

    Balloon Theif

    Balloon Theif

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    #111

    Love Dry Bread

    Love Dry Bread

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    #112

    Drink Thief

    Drink Thief

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    #113

    Anchovy Dressing, Please

    Anchovy Dressing, Please

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    #114

    Milk Thief

    Milk Thief

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    #115

    Under The Sofa Trinna Get Chip Incognito

    Under The Sofa Trinna Get Chip Incognito

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    #116

    Grape Hunting

    Grape Hunting

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    Kiss Army
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats would so be at the other end with the cheese!

    #117

    Dem Nuggets

    Dem Nuggets

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    #118

    The Knowledge Thief

    The Knowledge Thief

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    #119

    Chocolate Croissant

    Chocolate Croissant

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

    Cats and chocolate are not a good combination. Same goes with dogs. Makes them very sick and could cause death.

    #120

    Max Keeping You From Dipping Your Chips

    Max Keeping You From Dipping Your Chips

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    #121

    " Just A Little Bit More, Slow And Steady"

    " Just A Little Bit More, Slow And Steady"

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    #122

    He Just Wouldn't Let Go, He Paws The Box Now.

    He Just Wouldn't Let Go, He Paws The Box Now.

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    #123

    #121 “it Is My Dumbbell Now!”

    #121 “it Is My Dumbbell Now!”

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    #124

    No Homework For You

    No Homework For You

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    #125

    Treat Thief

    Treat Thief

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    #126

    Mama Said, "life Is Like A Box Of Cake, Too. You Can Eat The Whole Cake."

    Mama Said, "life Is Like A Box Of Cake, Too. You Can Eat The Whole Cake."

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    #127

    Apple Hater

    Apple Hater

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    #128

    Damn, It's Liquid!

    Damn, It's Liquid!

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    #129

    Rosie Finishing Off My Peas

    Rosie Finishing Off My Peas

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    Kiss Army
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had that cat when I was a kid and had to sit at the table until mine were gone!!

    #130

    My Mouse, I Cought It!!

    My Mouse, I Cought It!!

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

    What are you lookin' at? It's my job.

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    #131

    Elli Snags It!

    Elli Snags It!

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    #132

    Just For Me?

    Just For Me?

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    #133

    Cool And Refreshing...

    Cool And Refreshing...

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    #134

    Got Milk ???

    Got Milk ???

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    #135

    Soup Taster

    Soup Taster

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    #136

    Pukius Knows How Handsome It Is !!!!!!

    Pukius Knows How Handsome It Is !!!!!!

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