Deep down we all want to believe that our cats love us and want the best for us. In reality, what’s probably happening is that our felines are tolerating us while they silently scheme to destroy us. Yes, they may look cute playing with that cat toy or batting at that lamp, but it’s a ploy to keep us off the scent of what will be the ultimate betrayal. Need more evidence? Here are 7 cats who are waiting for their chance to kill you. Check them out. And then duck for cover.

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Beautiful day, isn’t it? Here is a notorious hitman simply chilling in the branches of a dead tree, waiting to drop onto your head and sink its claws into the soft spots in your throat.