15 ‘Illegally Smol’ Kittens Who Make The World’s Cutest Criminals

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There’s a subreddit for just about any interest, so it’s not surprising that there’s one dedicated to pictures of teeny-tiny kittens!

The r/IllegallySmolCats forum is devoted to felines who are so diminutive “it should be illegal.” Each picture is cuter than the last, featuring little fluff balls of all colors and breeds whose only crime is being way too cute for their own good. If being “smol” is illegal, these kitties are hardened criminals!

1. This little fellow is the size of two Chick-fil-A sauce packets, and just as sweet.

small cat being compared to a chick fil a sauce
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2. She looks pretty happy and content considering she’s totally guilty of being illegally smol!

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orange, white, and black cat fits in the palm of someone's hanf
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3. This little one is so tiny he can take a nap inside a fallen leaf.

incredibly small kitten fits into a leaf on the ground
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4. Did someone order a four-pack of cuteness?

four small kittens in pen together while looking at the camera
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5. “Gus was the first of his litter to come out from under the porch (and scream at me to leave).”

small kitten on a wooden step meowing
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6. Someone found this abandoned baby while at work. Don’t worry, he found a home!

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small black kitten in a hand
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7. His name is Doodle Bug and he is illegally smol.

small grey kitten on a light color blanket
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8. “Is it dinner time yet?”

small kitten looking up at its owner
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9. “This is George. He’s a survivor of fleas, receiver of cuddles, and was abandoned by his mother. He’s about 6 weeks old now and pretty happy to live with me instead.”

small grey cat on a blue blanket to bring out its eyes
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10. So tiny he can take a nap inside a face mask.

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11. “The alarm didn’t work and he overslept. Boss won’t like this.”

small grey cat in bed giving their owner alook
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12. The only name that fit him was “Smol Boi,” so they went with it.

a beautiful white and grey cat with blue eyes on a towel
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13. “Heard meowing under our porch a week ago. Now, this is how we spend our mornings.”

three small orange cats with a little boy who is smiling
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14. Don’t let him fool you — he’s a menace.

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small multicolored kitten sitting on a beige couch
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15. Just sitting there, being adorable. As one does.

small kitten holding its owners hand down
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That’s it! All of these cats are under arrest for being too smol and sweet for their own good. Their punishment: extra snuggles and treats!

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