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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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    Determined Kitty

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    Paprica Thief

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    #26

    Salami Thief

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    Sampling Some Salad

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    Shrimp Thief

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    Brenda Sabo
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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #38

    Cupcake Thief

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    #39

    Stealing A Chicken From A Bear

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    #41

    Salmon Thief

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    #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
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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #49

    Two-legged Water Thief

    Two-legged Water Thief

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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #53

    Chicken Thief

    Chicken Thief

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    Brenda Sabo
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    #54

    Breakfast Thief

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    #55

    I Can Haz Quesadilla?

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    #56

    Kitty Gets Strong Grip On Chilly Treat

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    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago DotsCreated 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
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    6 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #59

    Sampling Some Sausage

    Sampling Some Sausage

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    Stuck In A Pint

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    #61

    Stealing A Granola Bar

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    #63

    Burglar At Lunch

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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
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But just look at the happiness on that face!!

    #67

    Salad Theif

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    Sky
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    9 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    #70

    Chicken Eater

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    #71

    Against Tv

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    Susanne B
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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #73

    Nicking The Biggest Slice

    Nicking The Biggest Slice

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    Purrrfect Fit

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    #76

    Cat And Meat

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    #77

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

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    #78

    Fisher

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    #79

    "stealing Food For A Baby"

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    #80

    Little Beast :)

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    #81

    Just A Little Taste.

    Just A Little Taste.

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    #82

    Mmmmm Dough

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    BrigetteLeggBridges
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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    #84

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

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    #85

    Pop-sicle Theif

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    #86

    The Breakfast Thief

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    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
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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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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    Floppy And His Fishes :)

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    #89

    I'll Catch You Yet

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

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

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

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    #misiberto Helping Out With The Beans

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    He Wants My Milkshake

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    Cookie Monster

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    Beanthief

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    Stole The Remote

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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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    I Know Where They Hide These Treats...

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    #99

    Water Thief!

    Water Thief!

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    Cheesecake

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    A Big Fan Of Taylor Swift's Ice Cream

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    Webkinzs Thief.

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    Omnomnomnom

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    #104

    Why Not :d

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    #105

    Our Sink... Find Your Own!

    Our Sink... Find Your Own!

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    #106

    Cat Wants Krispie

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    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    Oh You Kitchen Door!

    Oh You Kitchen Door!

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    Котлеты вскуснее сырые

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    Balloon Theif

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    #111

    Love Dry Bread

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    #112

    Drink Thief

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    #113

    Anchovy Dressing, Please

    Anchovy Dressing, Please

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    Milk Thief

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    Under The Sofa Trinna Get Chip Incognito

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    #116

    Grape Hunting

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    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago DotsCreated 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

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    RhondaWhisenhunt
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    10 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    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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    #121 “it Is My Dumbbell Now!”

    #121 “it Is My Dumbbell Now!”

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    #124

    No Homework For You

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    #126

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

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    #127

    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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    6 years ago DotsCreated 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!!

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    #130

    My Mouse, I Cought It!!

    My Mouse, I Cought It!!

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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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