Criminal Kitty Returned To Shelter After "Allegedly" Eating The Family Hamster: Guilty Or Not Guilty? (Reddit Thread)

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Feb 7, 2023 12:00 PM EST

"Everyone is innocent until proven guilty" is a law that unfortunately only applies to hoomans. This ferocious-looking feline was regrettably returned to her shelter after the family hamster "mysteriously" went missing. The blame went all on her, but can we really blame this cat (if it was her, and we're not saying it was) for following her instincts?

Regardless of whether she's guilty or not, the comments on this Reddit thread are the real comedy gold here. Poems were written for this forlorn feline, righteous advocates stand up for her, and others compare her to Hannibal Lector because of her dastardly smile. Get ready for a good laugh because this cat is sparking up some funny debates in the comments below!

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    Font - r/cats Posted by u/skeletonclock 3 days ago S This cat was handed into my shelter for eating the family hamster. Reckon she did it?
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    We have to admit, this kitty does have quite the mean mugshot. But! That does not make her guilty! Just because someone always smiles evilly in pictures does not make them a criminal! Perhaps this is just the way she smiles.

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    Font - JDdoc 2 days ago Hello Clarice 763 Reply Share
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    Cat - Cjrives 2 days ago Quid pro quo, Clarice
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    Cat - DangerBrewin 2 days ago
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    Now this cat would definitely eat the family hamster. Those emotionless eyes, and relaxed body posture, we've seen enough true crime documentaries to recognize a sociopath when we see one! Arrest them instead!

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    Smile - Sir3Kpet +1.2 days ago Looks like she's already chosen her next victim Reply Share Report Save Follow 6.2k
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    Font - Alessandro08Powero 2 days ago Ragdoll Good luck she can't help her instincts, thanks for rescuing her 618 AA Reply Share ATPA skeletonclock OP · 2 days ago My pleasure, she's an absolute delight. I spent a long time petting her this evening and she finally gave in and started this deep rumbly purring that made me happy to my soul.
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    Font - skeletonclock OP. 2 days ago Pray for me 2.9k Reply Share
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    Font - EngineAfter4790 2 days ago You can't blame a cat for being a cat. Now, if my Ringo would be at kitty jail started doing long division, his in like two seconds. 2.7k Reply Share
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    Font - Waste Can6403 · 2 days ago "And why are you returning Fluffy Butt McGee back to the shelter today?" "He tried to file his tax return. It's not natural. He doesn't even pay taxes." 900 ↓ Reply Share ...
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    Font - Krazy_Kitchen +2. 2 days ago anyone with a cat and a hamster, who is careless enough to allow the cat to catch and kill the hamster, and then decides to evict the cat to a shelter needs their head inspected. 798 Reply Share
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    Font - Reasonable_Guess_311 +2 - 2 days ago Yes! I did it! I'll do it again if I get the chance. Only rodent free homes need apply for adoption. Reply Share 2.4k
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    Font - Mellohm233 days ago This is hilarious and very sad, as my step daughter approaches getting a hamster this summer I have told her if she is not careful one of our not caged animals WILL eat it and they will continue living with us 1.9k Reply Share
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    Font - dangerousfeather · 2 days ago peytonpercytrixie Wait, they had a cat and a cat prey, then got mad at the cat for hunting its prey? Reply Share 1.4k
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    Font - historygeek1453 2 days ago Honestly this makes me so mad. My cats knocked over my gerbil's cage when I was a kid and proceeded to eat her, but I have never once thought to be mad at them. They're CATS. I thought she was secured when she wasn't but they're CATS. You have to know what you're getting into when you have both cat and potential prey.
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    Font - Far_Strain_1509 4+1 2 days ago She will not tolerate INFESTATION.
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    Font - +3. 2 days ago 'Yes! I did it! ...Only rodent free homes need apply for adoption...' SchnoodleDoodleDo Yes! i admit i did the 'crime'... (don't give a sh!t - don't waste your time) cuz if you think that i ReGrEt - them hamsters Stink! i'm Not your pet :{ it's in my eyes ni don't care them 'hams' despise! no Home to share ...I'll give you 'feels' - your Heart i'll WiN! ...no HaMsTeR wheels will I hear spin....
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    Font - Schrodingers Universe - 2 days ago This is a really sad post actually. That cat did not deserve to be abandoned for following instincts. Also her demeanor and face indicate stress and shock.
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    Human body - EnormousCoat 3 days ago I hope that story is made up. That is the dumbest reason to give up a cat.
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    Human body - JuliaX1984 2 days ago Aw, honey, your old humans may just want to blame their neglect on you, but we still love you! We know you were just trying to protect your can openers from rodents like your ancestors have done for centuries! Shame on them for not keeping the hamster they allegedly loved so much successfully out of harm's way! You deserve better!
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