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A knocked-over glass, a shredded piece of paper, or a suspicious mess on the kitchen floor can tell you a lot about what happened when nobody was watching. And sometimes, the main suspect is sitting right beside the evidence, looking far too pleased with themselves to even pretend they are innocent.

The best part is that these little household disasters often come with a furry face and absolutely no sense of guilt. Thankfully, some pet owners are documenting the evidence instead of letting these crimes go unreported. The Reddit page CrimeCats is dedicated to pictures of cats caught plotting, carrying out, or proudly sitting beside the aftermath of their latest misdeeds.

From suspicious stares to full-blown scenes of destruction, these feline offenders make a compelling case for keeping a close eye on the household. Here are some of the funniest examples shared on the page, and you might want to keep an eye on your own cat while you scroll.

#1

I Was Just Dusting Them

Hilarious cat crimes show a fluffy cat tangled up inside window blinds.

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Ginky
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14 hours ago

“Is a little help too much to ask, Susan???”

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    #2

    A Woman At Work Said That Cats Are Just Cats They're Not Like Kids. This Is An Example Of What Cats Do

    Two cats lying in spilled white powder on the floor, evidence of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Mari
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    It is just quality control!

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    #3

    Smooth Criminal

    Tabby cat sitting behind a shaming sign for cat crimes after sneaking into a work van for 84 miles.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    They just wanted to see where the human goes during the day

    #4

    Toilet Paper Thief Caught On Camera!

    A tabby cat holding a toilet paper roll inside a bathtub showing hilarious cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    "This is mine! You can't have it!"

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    #5

    Attack!

    A black cat leaping mid-air indoors as an example of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    This is a brilliant photo!

    #6

    My Precious

    A happy tabby cat hugging a fried pastry in its sleep, one of many hilarious cat crimes.

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    I feel this way about food sometimes, too!

    #7

    An Orange Criminal On A Poster

    Printed poster on a pole accusing an orange cat of committing hilarious cat crimes by stealing sunflowers.

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    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Get control of it? Pray explain how.

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    #8

    Hello 911?! There’s A Shadowy Figure On My Balcony!

    Hilarious cat crimes seen as a silhouette of a cat climbing a sliding door screen.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    Spidercat, spidercat....

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    #9

    I Was Unpacking My Suitcase And I Thought, "Awww, Cute! She Doesn't Want Me To Leave Again!" Girly Was Using It As A Toilet!

    A tabby cat sitting inside an open suitcase on a bed during a hilarious cat crime.

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    S. R.
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    That's what she thinks of you going away. XD

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    #10

    The Criminal/The Crime

    A black cat sleeping on a computer keyboard near a roasted chicken, illustrating funny cat crimes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 hours ago

    That cat is not a criminal. Human is at fault for leaving it within easy cat-reach XD

    #11

    She Stole My Chicken From The Sink! Evidence Attached

    A close-up of a mischievous cat committing funny cat crimes in the house.

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    #12

    Cat vs. Fly Aftermath

    A black cat sitting next to a knocked-over plant pot in a hilarious cat crime mess.

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    Maya_D
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    9 hours ago

    But did he get the fly?

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    #13

    I See You’ve Chosen Demise

    Grumpy tabby cat sitting next to a baguette plush toy and a framed painting in hilarious cat crimes.

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    Space Giraffe
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    Omg he is so cuuuuuuuute!

    #14

    Neighbourhood Bully

    A vocal tuxedo cat standing on a wooden stool by a window, engaging in hilarious cat crimes.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    Get off my lawn!

    #15

    I Didn’t Want Tea Anyways

    A curious ginger and white cat dipping its paw into a coffee mug, committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    That's what you get when you put the milk in before removing the teabag.

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    #16

    He Wasn't Getting Enough Attention So He Knocked All The Magnets Off The Fridge

    An ginger cat reaching for canned drinks, caught committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    WunWunDMC
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    14 hours ago

    Who's the real criminal in this scenario, Your Honour?!!

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    #17

    Smells Like Mine

    A contented cat sitting behind a plate of fried fish, caught in hilarious cat crimes.

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    Dont listen to me
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    Look at that face!

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    #18

    Bread Thief

    Hilarious cat crimes featuring a curious kitten sitting inside a paper bread bag.

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    He paid extra for a window seat.

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    #19

    You Were Kinda Asking For It

    Two cats poking through a ruined paper door, showcasing hilarious cat crimes.

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    S. R.
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    I love this picture so much!!

    #20

    The Criminal: A 3-Month-Old Lady With No Guilt Or Remorse. Crimes Committed: Knocking Milk Off The Table

    A black kitten amidst spilled milk on the floor, an example of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Space Giraffe
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    Clearly another piece of art

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    #21

    Do I Need To Double Child Lock The Freezer Now?

    Ginger cat sitting atop an open refrigerator beside a tabby cat in a photo showcasing hilarious cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    Yes, if such a thing is possible

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    #22

    Nothing To See Here

    Hilarious cat crimes featuring a fluffy cat scaling the wall as another black cat watches from the bed.

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    Verity Stewart
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Just checking the strength

    #23

    I Moved Your Thing

    Hilarious cat crimes committed by a black cat lying on a table after pushing a jigsaw puzzle onto the floor.

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    Ace
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    10 hours ago

    Just helping extend the enjoyment.

    #24

    Turkish Delight Thief

    A black cat with powdered sugar on its face, showcasing hilarious cat crimes.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    A very distiguished icing sugar moustache.

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    #25

    Busted

    Police officer writing a ticket to a surprised tabby cat caught in cat crimes.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    It was the dog, Officer!

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    #26

    Caught: Mid Heist

    Hilarious cat crimes captured with a cat hanging from a picture frame near a Christmas tree.

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    Space Giraffe
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    Those are very well attached to the wall!

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    #27

    Well Don’t Look At Me

    A tabby cat sitting calmly next to a shredded office chair showing hilarious cat crimes.

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    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Wow! That’s… commitment.

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    #28

    Escaped Convict Regrets Decision, Desperately Wants Back In

    A striped cat stretching up against a glass door committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    #29

    Someone Stole My Milk

    Close up of a black and white cat with a milk droplet on its chin caught committing cat crimes.

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    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Not me, nope.

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    #30

    Go Crimez!

    A sleeping cat breaking bus rules under a sign, depicting funny cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    Probably better behaved than the human passengers

    #31

    Woke Up At 3am

    A tabby cat sitting next to a broken potted plant in one of many funny cat crimes.

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    OktopuS
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    "I hears a noisy and try to catch teh plant, but it wuz too late!"

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    #32

    I Painted The Windowsill Just Five Minutes Earlier

    Black and white cat licking its paw after leaving paw prints in wet paint during hilarious cat crimes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 hours ago

    OP better have cleaned off kitty's paws the second they noticed this and didn't leave kitty to lick off the paint O_O;

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    #33

    My Candy Bar Was Stuck I Swear!

    A black and white cat trapped inside a snack vending machine, committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    #34

    I’ll Start With The Lightly Toasted Loaf

    Orange cat lying inside a ceramic dinner plate as part of funny cat crimes.

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    #35

    The Case Of The Missing Meatball

    An orange tabby cat leaving a paw print in tomato sauce as part of funny cat crimes.

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    OktopuS
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    Complete mystery. We may never find the culprit.

    #36

    Visiting My Sister For A Couple Of Days, She Warned Me About My Niece Chewing On Wires. I Didn’t Realize My Earbuds Fell Out Of My Bag. Probably Did It When I Was Asleep

    A cat sitting on a tree after chewing through headphone wires, committing funny cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    "Yeah, I did it. What you gonna do about it?"

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    #37

    The Crime—the Criminal

    Hilarious cat crimes showing a fluffy grey cat lying guilty on the floor next to a chewed shoelace.

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    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    Floof

    #38

    If It Fits It Ships

    A cat sitting on top of a shoe box with another cat trapped inside, showcasing hilarious cat crimes.

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    #39

    Experienced Criminal

    A orange cat lying next to a spilled bag of pasta, committing hilarious cat crimes on the floor.

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    Victoria Howell
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    What a georgous criminal!

    #40

    Really Spread That Paw

    A black and white cat placing its paw on fried chicken, committing hilarious cat crimes by stealing food.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    WOW that chicken looks good. I'm hungry...

    #41

    Blueberry Every Single Time I Open A Book

    A fluffy gray cat holding a book open with its paws in a hilarious cat crimes moment.

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    Janine Schmorde
    Community Member
    9 hours ago

    He/She just wanted to read the Dresden Files, too. I can totally relate. =)

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    #42

    Was Told Not To Climb The Window. Did It Anyways And Got Stuck

    A tabby and white cat hanging playfully on a metal window grate committing mischievous cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    Mistakes were made

    #43

    Delivered Pizza To This Mean Lookin’ Guy The Other Day

    A black and white cat standing near delivered pizza boxes, suspect of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    The little box must be for him.

    #44

    Cream Cheese Thief Strikes Again!

    An orange cat licking its nose after eating cream cheese off a bagel, showing cat crimes.

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    #45

    Caught In The Act

    A naughty cat unrolling toilet paper all over the floor, demonstrating hilarious cat crimes.

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    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    9 hours ago

    People with cats and small children: TP goes UNDER not OVER.

    #46

    He Was Just Closing The Cupboard

    An orange tabby standing on hind legs opening a kitchen cabinet as part of hilarious cat crimes.

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    #47

    Not The Donut Holes!!!

    Four grid photos of mischievous cats committing cat crimes like biting donut packaging and making faces.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    14 hours ago

    Ah, but there's safety in numbers! Unless one of them has sugar glaze on their itty bitty lips, all three must be presumed innocent.

    #48

    Official Mugshot. Charges Include Tax Fraud, Theft Of 17 Treats, And Disturbing The Peace At 3 Am. The Suspect Has Shown Absolutely No Remorse And Has Already Reoffended

    Person holding a calico cat with funny flat ears committing cat crimes with an unbothered expression.

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    #49

    The Vomitor Strikes Again

    Hilarious cat crimes featuring a cat sitting near spilled food on a stool.

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    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    12 hours ago (edited)

    This drives me nuts! There’s a perfectly good hardwood floor to throw up on, but my cats will find the most inconvenient place to clean and barf up the whole contents of their stomach. Also, poor kitty that was thrown up on!

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    #50

    Our Wallpaper Was Attacked, But The Prime Suspect Had Clearly Been Knocked Out

    A cat lying on the floor after scratching a wall in these hilarious cat crimes.

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    Victoria Howell
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    But...that looks just like a scratching post!

    #51

    We Thought He Was So Cute Sitting In My Mother's Bag. He Was Peeing

    Cat hiding in a blue reusable shopping bag behind a smiling owner in hilarious cat crimes.

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    #52

    The Crime And The Culprit

    Grey cat sitting on the floor next to chewed bread rolls in a funny example of hilarious cat crimes.

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    #53

    Come Home From Work And This Awaited Me

    Split view showing broken window blinds next to a proud tuxedo cat involved in hilarious cat crimes.

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    Fred
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Venetian blinds have a fatal attraction for cats.

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    #54

    The Crime...and The Criminal

    Side-by-side view of baked bread with paw prints and a guilty cat responsible for hilarious cat crimes.

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    All is forgiven.

    #55

    My Kitten Has Discovered A Way Into The Pantry… This Was The Fifth Time In 3 Hours

    Hilarious cat crimes caught in action as a grey cat gets caught stealing food from a kitchen pantry.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
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    9 hours ago

    A lovely dilute tortoiseshell!

    #56

    I Did Not Doordash A Cat

    Hilarious cat crimes show an orange tabby cat peeking out from a brown paper shopping bag.

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    #57

    Success!

    A black and white cat holding a giant sandwich in its paws as part of hilarious cat crimes

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    Space Giraffe
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    Omg this is me

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    #58

    The Criminals Return To The Scene Of Their Crime

    Two cats standing on a chair looking out a window through broken blinds, caught in hilarious cat crimes.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Admiring their work

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    #59

    He Puked On The Bed While I Was Asleep

    A gray cat sitting on a large white mattress next to a tufted headboard looking guilty of cat crimes.

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    Soon They Will Sleep

    A fluffy cat staring intently from the stairs, illustrating hilarious cat crimes.

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    OktopuS
    Community Member
    13 hours ago

    Planning something.

    #61

    Just Doing A Test Run

    A cat looking out of a neighbor window, capturing mischievous cat crimes.

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    It's clearly his house, maybe he's a real estate magnate.

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    #62

    The Criminal And Her Latest Crime

    Split view of a guilty tortie cat and a smashed ceramic pot from cat crimes.

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    Community Member
    12 hours ago

    Latest, hmmm.

    #63

    The Artist And His Art

    A fluffy orange and white cat biting a hole in a shower curtain during hilarious cat crimes.

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    S Bow
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Artistic deconstruction

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    #64

    Maybe Next Time Don’t Hit Your Sister While She’s Still Recovering From Being Spayed

    A black and white kitten behind wire cage bars displaying a hilarious cat crime expression.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    10 hours ago

    What better time to hit your sister?

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    #65

    The Crime And The Criminal

    A cat caught red-handed next to a spilled planter pot, engaged in hilarious cat crimes

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 hours ago

    PSA: Alliums (onions) are highly toxic to cats. It is not a good idea to grow onions in an area where your cat has easy access to them.

    #66

    Civil Disobedience

    A tabby cat relaxing on a lawn next to a No Cats sign, representing hilarious cat crimes

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    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    No fs given.

    #67

    Offended At Being Accused Of Digging In The Garbage

    An angry tabby cat lying on a bed with a grumpy expression, looking guilty of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Victoria Howell
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Do I look like a garbageman Karen??

    #68

    Orangegate

    Split photo showing a bitten orange and a black cat guilty of hilarious cat crimes.

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Citrus? That'll learn him.

    #69

    Respect, Casper, Respect

    A sign warning people not to feed a cat named Casper, an example of funny cat crimes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 hours ago

    Or just keep Casper inside where he's safe and not fed by a bunch of randos.

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    #70

    Ongoing Crime

    A tabby cat sitting next to spilled cotton swabs on a bathroom floor, committing cat crimes.

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    #71

    A Classic Whodunnit

    Collage of cats next to shredded cotton pads showing funny cat crimes.

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    #72

    I Was Planning To Eat It After My Shower But Olive Has Other Plans

    Tabby cat walking away from scattered food crumbs, illustrating cat crimes.

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    #73

    Peeper

    A sneaky cat peeking around a wall outside, committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    Victoria Howell
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Screens...where are the screens??!!

    #74

    I Stopped Giving Her Scritches

    Hilarious cat crimes with a side-by-side image of bite marks on an arm and a sweet cat.

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    Jeolas1
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    9 hours ago (edited)

    If a cat's bite breaks the skin keep a very close eye on it; if there is any swelling and/or spreading redness go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait, it will not get better on its own but so much worse! Infections happen very quickly with cat bites; mine developed within 3 hours, and in the hospital they said if I had waited another three hours I might have had to stay in hospital several days for surgery and an antibiotics drip.

    #75

    CSI: Fried Onion

    A collage showing measuring tape, a cat mouth, and a grey cat, illustrating hilarious cat crimes

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    9 hours ago

    PSA: Alliums (onions) are highly toxic to cats. Dried versions (such as these French's fried onions) can be even more potent than raw onions. Remember to keep onion and garlic products out of reach of your cattos :)

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    #76

    Larceny Committed In My Home

    Collage showing a torn pet food bag and a black and white cat sleeping on a sofa after committing cat crimes.

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    Community Member
    2 hours ago

    This "fat" cat makes mine look like Twiggy.

    #77

    It Smelled So Bad That She Pulled A Towel Down To Cover It. Then She Ran Away So Fast, She Wiley Coyote’d The Bath Mats (She’s Licking Her Lips Because After She Pooped, She Had To Go Get A Snack And Then Return To The Scene Of The Crime.)

    A cat standing on a bathroom rug near a litter box, committing hilarious cat crimes

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    Space Giraffe
    Community Member
    11 hours ago

    I mean, she did do a great job covering the stinky

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    #78

    The Crime & The Unfazed Criminal

    A two-panel image showing a bitten candy bar next to a tabby cat sitting inside a bag after cat crimes.

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    #79

    The Crime Of Eating My Computer Dock Like A Sandwich

    A tabby cat leaning its head on an electronic device on a desk showing hilarious cat crimes.

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    #80

    Ruined A 3D Print And Got A Bald Ear As A Result

    A black and white cat sitting next to a melted plastic tray, caught after committing hilarious cat crimes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 hours ago

    This is OP's fault. Left the running 3D printer unattended in an area where the cat could get in. Cat burned her ear on the hot nozzle of the 3D printer. Cattos don't "know better" to not touch things like burning hot 3D printer nozzles or pots boiling on a stove and it is us humans' job to protect them.

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