40 Best Photos of Cats Showing Off Their Murder Mittens
Cats can look adorable one second and completely feral the next, especially when those tiny paws start flashing their claws. That mix of cute and dangerous is exactly what makes “murder mittens” such a perfect nickname.
In this photo roundup, the cats are stretched out, napping, playing, hunting, and generally showing off the sharp little tools they were born with. Some look sweet, some look mischievous, and a few look like they are one second away from causing trouble.
Scroll through the best cat photos and see which murder mitten moment wins you over.
1. "He's all mine!"
2. Baby Deadly Mittens: So sharp for a baby.
3. Ready to be clawed by this spoiled kitty?
4. Napping mittens.
5. Big-clawed little kitty.
6. Perhaps the tiniest murder mittens.
7. Aww... these mittens are so cute.
8. "Are you sure we're just cuddling?"
9. A sweet little monster.
10. Oops... are these clawed beans?
11. "Wait, don't be so quick. That's my eyelid!"
12. "Pick me up and hug me. I promise I'll be gentle."
13. “Your life or that chicken? The choice is yours.”
14. Grover performing acupuncture.
15. Gotta stretch and unsheath.
16. It's feeding time for this hungry kitten.
And if you think the mittens are intense, the woman whose adoption request got declined after she revealed cruel intentions is a whole different kind of danger.
17. A dreaming kitten.
18. Frightened mittens.
19. "Can somebody else give me a tighter hug?"
20. Messi's murder mittens are as big as his owner's fingers.
21. Fluffy 2-day-old murder mittens.
22. Mess with the mom, and you'll get clawed!
23. "I'll dig deeper if you don't grant my wishes."
24. "Are you shocked to know that you're a cat, Izzy?"
25. What about a tongue plus murder mittens?
26. Sweet murder mittens.
27. Want some swiping?
28. Under home confinement to save the birds.
29. Ready for the hunt.
30. "I'm keeping an eye on you!"
31. "So, are you playing with me, or will I take this computer down?"
32. Uno, the "Puss in Deadly Boots."
33. Deadly fangs and mittens combo!
34. "It's good to have a firm grip on this toy."
35. Melvin is just a little sleepy here, tucking in those mittens.
36. It's the baby cub with her baby weapon.
37. These go beyond the sheets.
38. Grandpa nap mittens on this 18-year-old cat named Gismo.
39. Metallic mittens.
40. Claw-to-claw, paw-to-paw: Best friends for keeps!
Cat claws are not something that people should be terrified of. They are essential parts of their paws, making them important tools for their everyday lives.
These deadly mittens are a survival aid, especially for those living in the wild. So, never consider declawing them, as that is animal abuse.
Learn to train your cats instead of harming them. Let them be cats, and be a responsible owner yourself.
Want more “murder mittens” chaos? See the cat photos that had everyone scared, yet laughing, too.
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