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Cats are cute. Kids are cute. But when cats and kids get together to play, they are cuter than the sum of their parts. These photos that we collected (and, hopefully, the ones that you guys will submit as well) of children playing with cats are a perfect storm of cuteness.

Playing is important for both the cat's development and the child's, but it's often good to supervise them – for both the child's and the cat's sake. Cats are used to playing with their claws and teeth bared. This may not be a problem when a kitten does it, but if not dissuaded, this behavior can continue into adulthood, when it becomes dangerous. Children, for their part, can often get excited and underestimate their own strength, either hurting the cat or provoking it to defend itself.

If you've got any cute pictures of kids playing with their cats, please add them to this list!

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Child And His Cat

Elena Shumilova Report

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

Elena Shumilova is an incredible photographer.....love her work....use of light. Excellent!!

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    #5

    Child And His Cat

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

    Like me and my kitty when I was little... even the same kind of cat! Gosh, I miss her

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    #10

    Child And His Cat

    Alain Laboile Report

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

    I would actually never let any living thing underneath all of thise plates and glasses. My worry ruins a shot like this

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    Child And His Cat

    Geoffrey Jones Report

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

    "Get into their minds when they are young, then, when they are taller, they will reach the food off the kitchen counter"

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    #22

    Child And His Cat

    Alessandro Bosio Report

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    Child And His Cat

    Beth Mancuso Report

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    #24

    Child And His Cat

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    #27

    Cute Distraction

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    #29

    Hello Yza

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    #30

    Child And His Cat

    Ana Rosenberg Report

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    Child And His Cat

    Emre Erdogan Report

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    #33

    Child And His Cat

    Sacha Report

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    #34

    Child And His Cat

    Alain Laboile Report

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

    What? The cat is clearly yawning. The child is barely touching it!

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    #35

    Boy And His Kitten

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    #37

    Jada And Mike

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    #39

    Child And His Cat

    Casper Cybuch Report

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    #40

    Alva And Asta (before They Started To Play Hide And Seek)

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    #41

    His Best Friend

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    #42

    Child And His Cat

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    #43

    Cat Hug

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    #44

    Back To Back Sleeping...

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    #45

    Celeste & Dalí

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    #46

    Child And His Cat

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    #48

    Sapphire 1988

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    #49

    Best Friends!

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

    The most adorable & natural pic that reveals innate closeness between child & animal. Also the camera man's eye for beauty!!

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    #50

    Maya And Her "baby"

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    #51

    In The Parc

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    #54

    Reagan's Cat

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

    This cat would follow her around our horse farm, the way a dog follows his master. It was so cute. We miss her.

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    #55

    Love Love Love

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    #56

    Rare Quiet Moment

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    #57

    Benny & Frankie.best Friends.

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    #58

    Cat Friends

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    #60

    Jude & Pebbles

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