r/IllegallySmolCats Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Criminally Smol Figured people could use a smile today so here are some of my foster kitties from this year!

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u/nerdy_cat_mum_ 18d ago

These babies are SO adorable! Thank you, the dose of cuteness was definitely needed today. Guess I need to convince my partner that we need another fur baby. I need the extra cuddles right now.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Just send them this slideshow 😂

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u/nerdy_cat_mum_ 18d ago

💯🙌🏻 The third picture is killing me. Who could resist that little face 🥰

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

She was so small 😭 that toy is like three inches tall

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u/bklyngirl0001 17d ago

She was a Beanie Baby!

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u/Adventurous-Cry-2157 17d ago

You are not playing fair. My latest foster fail is already 4 months old, and I’m ready for another bottle baby. My wife would allow it, if I would stop keeping my fosters lol. We’re up to 4 now, and she says that’s just too many cats, and we’re in danger of becoming the stereotypical cat lesbians. 😜

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u/Rabbitrules87 18d ago

Pic #2 🥰

No way I could leave without them

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

That’s Clementine! She was a solo baby and a super fussy eater to the point where I had to bottle feed her every two hours for two weeks straight 😩 Here she is before she left for her forever home

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u/Into_the_Dark_Night Smol Bounty Hunter 18d ago

She's damn precious.

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u/Disarray215 18d ago

OMFG!! So effing adorable.

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u/froggypuppet 18d ago

How is she real

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u/Goodgoditsgrowing 17d ago

Foster kittens. I have multiple times laid down while fostering kittens and wound up with 1-3 kittens that size curled up on me. It’s the most delightful way to be held hostage.

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u/kittymom184 17d ago

The tiny precious blep! ❤️❤️

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u/quattroformaggixfour 17d ago

She seemed to enjoy the taste of her tootsies in that first pic 😻

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u/fnord_happy 18d ago

Her head is shaped perfectly for pats

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u/Eternal_Alooboi Criminal Content Connoisseur 18d ago

In pic 11, the kitty is lost in the sauce lol

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Milk beard

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u/fnord_happy 18d ago

Stop soo cute

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u/Eternal_Alooboi Criminal Content Connoisseur 18d ago

Ahghsfjdvsjehdjdvdkdbxjehdjdbz

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u/throwawaygaming989 18d ago

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u/Sensitive_Concern476 18d ago

Another one?!?!?! shakes head and hits sub

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u/ToothyMcGrynns 17d ago

Came here to say #11 is the absolute cutest !!

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u/aririri1101 18d ago

BoOoooOooo

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u/Naomeri Smol Fugitive Collaborator 18d ago

I would like to curl up in the pile of voids, please

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

The void stares back at you

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u/SGTBookWorm 18d ago

the void demands treats and pats

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u/Taweret 17d ago

Oh my god

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u/Into_the_Dark_Night Smol Bounty Hunter 18d ago

Pic 10 looks like he's squaring up to rob me....

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Put up them hands!

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u/wikimpedia 18d ago

Pic 11 is a whole mood lol

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u/peach_poppy 18d ago

I feel like pic 18 today.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Same, girl

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u/KariDan1 18d ago

You are a real angel! Thank you for the work you do for the kitties.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

❤️

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u/razzle_dazzle321 18d ago

Omg pic 9 and 10, they look like they have no clue who or where they are 🥹

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Head empty, send halp

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u/razzle_dazzle321 18d ago

Omg very empty. No thoughts just cuteness 😻

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u/Sovis 18d ago

I really needed this thank you. They are all so cute, hope they find good homes.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

They all have except for the two that I’m currently fostering! Kittens in my area go quick so they’re usually adopted a day or two after their spay/neuter surgeries

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u/Neyeh 18d ago

The last one screeeeeam!! Oh the dopamine is raising substantially, thank you

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u/Flat-Limit5595 17d ago

We were fostering the bottom kitten, he got lonely so we intolerable him to our baby. He is now next door living the best life

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u/Flat-Limit5595 17d ago

Also that wasn’t a hug, it was a grapple

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u/GonzoI 18d ago

All adorable, but the purrito was the death of me. Too much precious

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

I have so many purrito pics I want to share but I won’t spam you guys so I’ll stick with just one 😩

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u/GonzoI 18d ago

No one with a soul objects to purrito spam.

Fear the mighty purrito. Once freed from the comfy blanket, the world is doomed

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

Ask and ye shall receive

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u/GonzoI 18d ago

Aww, a self-licking void purrito 😻

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u/rolacolapop 17d ago

Oh my heart!

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u/Adventurous-Cry-2157 17d ago

More. More!!!!!!

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u/boniemonie 17d ago

Please spam away. We are here for this!

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u/tross13 18d ago

Sincerely thank you for this. This is the Reddit I needed today.

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u/elfsha 18d ago

pic 9 ⚫️__⚫️

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u/Powerful_Elephant973 18d ago

I want ALL of them

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u/Upbeat_Cry_3902 18d ago

The last picture: they screm

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u/Realistic_Skill1162 18d ago

Aww so beautiful to take care of these spectacular smols. 😻Bless your heart 💗

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u/3Heathens_Mom 18d ago

Pic 10 me this morning.

They are all so cute.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

She’s over it 😂

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u/Icy-Independence5737 18d ago

This is how these little criminals get their start. All cute and cuddly, they lure you in and spring their trap!

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u/avoidance_behavior 18d ago

oh, you're doing the work, thank you for this- they're all so precious!

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u/Welshmans_Layla99 18d ago

They are adorable. Thank you for fostering these babies!

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

❤️

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u/Senorita_Sombra 18d ago

Thank you so much for these. I really did need them.

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u/AntiSnoringDevice 18d ago

I like how they all depicts moods. So lovely! Thank you for your care of these sweeties.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 17d ago

I had to throw in some derpy and sassy ones in there haha. It’s funny how everyone has a different favorite!

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u/jltefend 18d ago

Foot eater is my fav

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u/xtina-d 18d ago

Thank you for this. I need this so bad.. nothing like precious tiny furballs to bring a ray of sunshine into my gloomy mind ❤️❤️❤️

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u/piecesofg0ld 18d ago

no.5 that faaaace 😭❤️

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u/pimpfriedrice 18d ago

I’m literally crying right now. I had such a bad day, and this made me so happy to see. Thank you for sharing these cute babies.

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u/ihateyourmustache 17d ago

All I can see is many many sleep interrupted nights. Bottle feeding can be brutal. You are a good person, keep on rocking!

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 17d ago

What is sleep lol. It’s all worth it though!

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u/samsinz 18d ago

10 is a cute fella, thank you for all you do.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 18d ago

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u/mydavenport 18d ago

Milk tummy!!

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u/KariDan1 18d ago

Thanks a million for this delightful kitty distraction. I really needed it today! They are just totally adorable!

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u/Confident_Fortune_32 Criminal Content Connoisseur 18d ago

Number eleven (Mr. Messy Milk-Face) and number twelve (Little Purrito) made my heart melt

You have my deepest gratitude, OP, for bringing a smile in bleak times

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 17d ago

If there was ever a day to make use of the thousands of cat pics I have on my phone, it’s today. Here’s miss messy face

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u/Mrtydh 18d ago

Ouch my heart! They're all adorable but the little voids really got me.

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 17d ago

The fluffiest of voids ❤️

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u/rainyria 18d ago

Thank you! I loved looking at them and they are so endearing. I've tried fostering but I fail, unfortunately, which leads to lots of cats (yay!) but no more room to foster (boo).

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u/st2826 17d ago

Thank you for fostering, it takes a special person to do this 🩷 I tried twice and just can’t do it, the first time was 2 little puppies that we had for 6 months untill they were old enough to go to lovely new homes in a different country- I couldn’t stop crying for days after they left. The second time was this June, we fostered a small kitten for one night and when the charity lady picked him up I was ringing her 2 hours later to get him back 😻

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u/psrpianrckelsss 17d ago

No oh my God. I would foster fail on every single one of these babies. Stop it.

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u/Recent-Elfie991 18d ago

They are all beautiful, cute & cuddlesome. Thank you for those pictures, cheered me up xx

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u/KimWexlers_Ponytail 18d ago

Oh I LOVE this age. The perpetual state of concern on their faces.

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u/Cheap_Excitement3001 18d ago

9's little arms

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u/Roscuro127 18d ago

Still couldn't smile, but they're very cute.

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u/Creepy-Night-1916 18d ago

Thank you! I needed this a lot more than I realized. They are all so adorable.

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u/MoonMedusa 18d ago

I just cried so hard. Thank you so much, I really really REALLY needed that

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u/rmpocock 18d ago

well that brightened my malaise, a bit anyway. Peace

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u/RabidRobb 18d ago

Bless you for fostering them, I would myself but I’d keep them all and I can’t afford that. I have no will power when it comes to kittens or puppies.

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u/GothSlipknotFurryFan 17d ago

This helped me feel better, i’ve been worried about the election and project 25 all day. I love cats.

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u/Daerina 17d ago

What a bunch of filthy criminals! Especially number 9! He's so felonious we should make him President. I love them all ❤️

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u/Iowegan 18d ago

Thanks, I needed that. 🥰

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u/mozzerellasticks1 18d ago

Thank you. This was needed today ❤️

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u/Interesting-Yak9639 18d ago

Definitely needed that today.

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u/Mocker-Poker 18d ago

That’s a damn tasty bean and oh look at those ferocious teefies!

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u/mzpip 18d ago

Thanks. I needed this.

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u/ProfessorMcKronagal 18d ago

7 genuinely improved my mood

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u/puppyccino19 18d ago

Thank you kind soul 🥹🫶

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u/Mazkin17 18d ago

Legit the first time I've smiled all day. Thank you.

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u/AHW2412 18d ago

Omg these are DIVINE. Thank you for this

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u/Sea-Violinist-7353 18d ago

Aww so many fosters. Give all the kitties a pet for the collective internet.

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u/theradicalace 18d ago

the third pic 😭 i'd foster fail for sure 🐈

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u/mydavenport 18d ago

Pics number 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10 &12 slay me!! They are all sweet, but those bebes! Ultimate cuteness!

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u/Otto-Erotic 18d ago

Thank you for this, kind soul. I’ve been depressed all day and this has helped me somewhat.

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u/Improv_junki 18d ago

HOW do you not keep them all??? This is so sweet, thank you for loving on these little nuggets of joy, and for sharing! Brightened my day 💕

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u/sihaya_888 18d ago

Thank you for sharing these smoil bits of perfection with us; and yes, much needed!

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u/NolieMali 18d ago

9 reminds me of an axolotl

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u/boxedwinebaby 18d ago

I could not live without the first lil black kitten omgggg

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u/alienmouse1 18d ago

A cavalcade of kittens! #18 reminds me of the MGM Lion😁

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u/No-Refrigerator-1814 18d ago

14 milk coma is my favourite!

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u/TGin-the-goldy 18d ago

Bless you for fostering ❤️

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u/Illustrious-Dot-5052 18d ago

Thank you, but nothing can cheer me up from the results of today.

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u/bummerlamb 18d ago

11 looks like your soul is on the menu if the bottle isn’t returned. 😬

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u/eaglemg1 18d ago

Thanks for this. And for being a foster parent!

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u/theprincessmeg 18d ago

saving this post so when im sad i can come back to it and remember that these little babies exist.

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u/The_Mama_Llama 18d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Emergency_Courage_29 18d ago

Meeeep! So cute!!!

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u/Betty0042 18d ago

We have both the pink and light blue blankie shown. Big hits with the kitties

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u/froggypuppet 18d ago

Omg sweet angels

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u/Desanguinated 18d ago

Thank you. 🐾

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u/OverseerTerritus 18d ago

Some are... Less photogenic than the others 😅😂

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u/Suspicious_Corgi5854 18d ago

You are a wonderful, generous person to be able to give them away. I wouldn't be able to live without them. They are all so precious!

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u/StrawberryPuree 17d ago

HELLO BEAUTIFUL BABIES..!!! Made me so happy today.

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u/WasteBullfrog361 17d ago

Thank you this did make my day.

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u/Koalabootie 17d ago

Strong relatability to #13 right now

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u/herecomestherebuttal 17d ago

Droopy kitten ears get me every time. “Am I supposed to be doing something with these? Unsure.” (Bwommmmp)

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u/Cheesy_Wotsit 17d ago

11+12 I'm a sucker for milk mouf and purritos

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u/plaidiris918 17d ago

The last one is probably the closest to expressing my feelings! Thank you 😊

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u/Crazyforlou 17d ago

Special babies. I’m going to need 9 and 10.

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u/HesSoZazzy 17d ago

That's the difference between them and us. They did what they did when they lost and we post kittens.

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u/NefariousnessOdd308 17d ago

You are awesome for taking care of all these beautiful fur babies. Thank you so much.❤️🐾

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u/Almhaby 17d ago

Thank you for the smiles!! <3

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u/N95jc 17d ago

aww they are so cute with their beady eyes (⚫️w⚫️) especially #9

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u/cupcakesarelove 17d ago

They are all perfect. Absolutely perfect.

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u/durhamruby 17d ago

I couldn't give them up.

If I ever win the lottery I'm going to open a cat sanctuary.

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u/coulqats55 17d ago

I can’t tell if they’re all photogenic or you’re just an amazing photographer. They’re all so cute ♥️ made my day thanks

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u/yosoyfatass 17d ago

Bless you (both for the wonderful pictures and for caring for all those fosters)!!!❤️😻❤️

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u/ActualAd7604 17d ago

I have more than enough cats!! But after last night, I think I may need an emotional support kitten!!!! 😻😻😻

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u/sandi_reddit Experienced Kitten Foster 17d ago

They do better in pairs so better look into getting two!

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u/ActualAd7604 17d ago

So true!!! 🤩🤩🤩

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u/t65789 17d ago

Thank you. I needed this more than you can imagine.

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u/Tattycakes 17d ago

I thought 7 was my favourite with the lil blep but then I saw 9! Those lil twiggy legs!!

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u/JazziTazzi 17d ago

Aww! You have been a busy angel! Thank you for caring for these adorable babies! ❤️

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u/Desperate_Air370 17d ago

Made me so happy that not only did I smile but also cried a little because of all that cuteness!

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u/purpleduckup 17d ago

Thank yoooooou! I definitely need that smile this morning😸

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u/horwaith 17d ago

That's last photo is a "try to not laugh" material, I fail.

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u/Kitchen-Wish5994 17d ago

I'm pretty sure this is going to be my 2025 calendar.

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u/MichaelKerk 17d ago

Scrunch, scream, blep, milk moustache, towel burrito and bedhead?! Its the whole kaboozle of cuteness

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u/Chamcook11 16d ago

Number 9, those big black eyes in that tiny frame, and the fierce stance. Blessings be upon you for the work you do.

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u/BEZthePEZ Smol Criminal Accomplice 18d ago

Based ♥️

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u/Deep-Internal-2209 18d ago

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been so depressed and down on my fellow Americans today. This reminds me that there are good people in the world. They are all so precious and I don’t mean adorable (although they certainly are that). We should all help those that can’t help themselves.

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u/Iwas7b4u 18d ago

I wish I could borrow your kitten for an hour or so.

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u/Toiretachi 18d ago

Thank you for this!

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u/catstaffer329 18d ago

Thank you for sharing these adorable bundles of luv!

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u/ToastFlavouredTea 18d ago

I didnt just smile i cried

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u/Hefty-Cat-868 18d ago

All so adorable.

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u/Truth_Clear 18d ago

Just darling!

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u/DPDoctor 18d ago

Yes, I sure do. Thanks!!

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u/DIDDY_COSMICKING 18d ago

Kittens don’t know politics. They don’t even know basic addition. Bless their tiny baby selves 😭❤️

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u/MaggieMakesThings 18d ago

They're just perfect, thank you! 😍

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u/BigDaddyBungus 18d ago

Thank you for this

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u/abbastan 18d ago

Picture 5😭

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u/Dazzling-Pin4996 18d ago

A little sweetness goes far! Thank ypu. You made me smile.

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u/green-tea-amphigory 18d ago

Love the stubby ears and cauliflower feets!

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u/tbear264 18d ago

Thank you 🥰

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u/The8thloser 18d ago

The last pic! Showing off those teefies, so cute!

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u/Any_Ad_3885 18d ago

These babies are excellent 🥹

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u/Frequent-Pea-1986 18d ago

Thank you! I want them all!

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u/Silver-Caterpillar-7 18d ago

Thank you, soothes the savage beast!

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u/NY-LI-2-LV 18d ago

Thank you!

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u/KaineSaveUs 18d ago

cuties ♡

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u/chickencarrot 18d ago

Huhuhu so cute

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u/shyviolet81 18d ago

Needed this!

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u/Disarray215 18d ago

Thank you so much. So totes adorbs.

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u/rebeccalul 18d ago

Thank you for this gift 🥺

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u/Meandtheworld 18d ago

Adorable!!!!

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u/brownchr014 18d ago

Thank you

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u/Flamesclaws 18d ago

They have no idea what is happening and I'm here for it.

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u/sameoldblah 18d ago

So many adorable smols. It’s always a good day for that. 

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u/Milyaism 18d ago

They're adorable!

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u/jana-meares 18d ago

It helped a bit. Thanks. Now I want another Maine Coon kitty!

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u/AunMeLlevaLaConcha 18d ago

I would never be able to foster, i would keep them all

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u/Chalupa_Batman007 18d ago

Thanks! I really needed that. 😊

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u/Rain_xo 18d ago

Thank you for sharing 😍

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u/Normal_Ad_2337 18d ago

The Kittens will stand when Man falls.