Smile
Kitten’s Squeaky Plea for Stolen Food Charms Millions

Quick Smiles:
- A kitten’s attempt to alert his owner about stolen food has become an internet sensation.
- The tiny feline’s squeaks, rather than meows, have charmed millions on TikTok.
- Commenters on the video have shared humorous interpretations of the kitten’s plight.
In a delightful video that’s tickled the internet, a kitten tries earnestly to alert his owner about his missing food.
However, instead of a proper “meow,” the kitten only manages a soft squeak.
The clip, shared by TikTok user @juliaa120230, has garnered an impressive 3.1 million views since its release on January 4.
As the video unfolds, the kitten is seen trotting across the room, stopping at a person’s feet in a bid to communicate.
A note over the video explains, “That time my kitten was trying to tell me that the big cat was eating all his kitten food—but he couldn’t get the meows out.”
Following the person across the room, the kitten seems desperate to get his message across.
The camera then reveals the real culprit—a large black cat, leisurely licking an empty bowl.
Off-camera, a voice chimes in, “Hey, that’s not your food,” as the clip concludes.
According to a May 2023 article reviewed by veterinarian Amy Flowers, meowing is a cat’s way of interacting with humans.
Cats might meow for various reasons, from greetings to seeking attention or food, or even due to stress or illness.
While the kitten in the video might have been signaling for his rightful meal, “some cats meow every time someone walks in the kitchen, hoping to get a bite,” the article notes, adding that “many cats become very vocal when it gets close to their feeding times.”
It’s crucial to pay attention to a cat’s meow, as it might indicate an issue like an inaccessible litter box or an empty water bowl.
The article advises checking on meowing cats to decide if it’s a concern that needs addressing.

-
Cute Animals1 year ago
Puppy Love Patrol: Service Dog Swoons Over K9 Officer Neighbor
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
Hugs, Hooves, and Happiness: Newborn Donkey Steals Hearts by Demanding Affection [Video]
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
WATCH: A German Shepherd’s Surprising Parenting Instinct for Lost Ducklings!
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
Petty Pup Pulls Off Hilarious Bone Heist [Video]
-
Heroes1 year ago
A Lost Dog’s Bark Leads to a Lifesaving Discovery
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
“Pure Love”: Adopted Rescue Dog Can’t Hide How Grateful He Is [Video]
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
Adorable Puppy Steals Hearts After a Tiring Swim [Video]
-
Cute Animals2 years ago
Tiny but Mighty: Cat with Dwarfism Becomes Internet Star as Owners Adapt Backyard for Her Comfort
John Burtis
January 28, 2025 at 8:19 pm
I adopted a Boston alley who appeared at my door on the fifth floor of the lower Commonwealth Avenue brownstone. Realizing that I was ready for a pet, I ran out to the store for cat food, litter and a hard rubber tub for a pan.
I named him Nitro due to his madcap behavior.
Nitro became one of my best friends during my divorce and after I moved to Brighton, MA. We went through thick and thin for twelve years until he escaped from my first New Hampshire home, never to be seen again.
Nitro taught me many things: the importance of cleaning and maintaining the litter pan, getting his food on time and hauling him back in the house after he escaped and climbed the Japanese maple tree in front.
Today, thanks to my wife Betsy who witnessed many of Nitro’s hijinx, I became a dog man, having once tried to corral as many as six at one time and getting a triple fracture of my ankle for trying. But Nitro’s photo adorns my bedroom’s bookcase. He was one of a kind and decidedly anti-dog.