30 Cute But Scary Pictures Of Cats And Their "Murder Mittens," As Shared By A Group Online

“The chances of you getting killed by a cat are low, but never zero”

Maryjane

• Published in Animals
• March 14, 2023

We are shamelessly guilty of scrolling through images of adorable kittens and are frequently mesmerized by their cuteness, forgetting that they are in fact predators. Even a domestic cat that is well fed has such a powerful desire to hunt that it will pounce on birds, small mammals, and reptiles if the chance arises.

Fortunately, the "Murder Mittens" subreddit group exists to serve as a reminder that these two qualities—quirky fluffiness and a ferocious desire for blood—can coexist. According to studies, domestic cats that roam free in the United States murder up to 22 billion mammals and 4 billion birds annually, and they are also responsible for the extinction of 63 species worldwide.

However, many cat advocacy groups contest those figures, and many cat owners continue to let their pets go outside, contending that they should be allowed to engage in their natural behaviors. Even though the Murder Mittens online community was only founded in 2018 by Reddit's norms, it already has over 190K members.

It's expected that the number will continue to increase given that they keep sharing images of jagged paws. And here are some of them for you to enjoy below.

1. The Claw

2. I Shall Delete Everything

3. He’s Trying To Lure Me Under The Bed With Red Balloons

4. Hand Drawn Murder Mittens

5. Meet Patch

6. The Paw Of A Lion

7. Our Local Pet Shelter Just Shared This Pic Of The Teeniest Murder Mittens I've Ever Seen

8. She Slowly Lifted Her Paw, Dragged Her Claws On My Hand Until One Sunk In, And Then Rested Her Arm There For A While; The Audacity

9. My Baby Girl When I Found Her Back In June

10. Three Hour Old Murder Mittens! I Work At A Cat Rescue, Took In A Pregnant Mama Last Night To Temporarily Foster, And Woke Up To Kittens In My Bed This Morning!

11. You Can't Hide From The Murder Mittens

12. Four Week Old Wednesday Resorts To Violence To Get Her Way

Interestingly, online communities like the subreddit Murder Mittens can serve as a platform for education and advocacy on responsible pet ownership, as well as for promoting conservation initiatives that benefit both domestic animals and wildlife.

13. Sometimes Claws Aren't Enough To Get The Message Across

14. My Baby Murphy Had The Tiniest Murder Mittens

15. Murder Mittens Gripping The Food Bowl

16. Fur Cactus Prevents Man From Making Bed

17. Small Guy, Big Claws

18. How Is Gus 89% Feet?

19. I Was Told You Guys Would Appreciate Rasmodius's Murder Mittens! He's One Of My Foster Kittens! He Loves To Play!

20. My Fierce Lil Voidlet!

21. So Dramatic

22. I Think Poe Is Flipping Me Off

23. Eek Casually Flexin’ The Claws

24. Kitty Just Wants Pets

25. I Have Activated The Claw Trap

26. I Work At A Cat Rescue In Detroit And This Mama Gave Birth In My Bed 2 Weeks Ago Today. Here Are Two Of Her Itty Bitty Murder Machines!

27. The Teeniest Of Murder Mittens Plotting His Escape Into The Big World

28. Was Told Ursula’s Tiny Murder Mittens Belonged Here

29. Press The Central Pad To Deploy

30. When She’s Relaxed But Also Doesn’t Want You To Forget The Potential To Murder

Interestingly, online groups like the subreddit Murder Mittens can act as a platform for promoting conservation efforts that help both domestic animals and wildlife, as well as education and advocacy on responsible pet ownership. What are your thoughts about this list?

Share them in the comments section below.

Maryjane