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If you’ve ever had a human baby or spent time around one, you may have played that classic little game where you gently stretch their arms above their head and ask, “How big is baby?” before answering, “Sooooooo big!”
Well… that is sort of what is happening in this tiny kitten video, except instead of a baby human, we have a teeny-tiny Black Kitten, whose arms are stretched up in the air, and the result is honestly a little bit shocking.
Because when those paws go up, this kitten stops looking like a kitten and starts looking suspiciously like a baby vampire bat.
The cute little clip from the TikTok account @just.lulu.2025 shows the tiny Black Kitten with his little arms stretched above his head, and the pose makes his small body, pointy ears, and wide eyes suddenly resemble what can only be described as a cartoonish baby bat.
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Or, as one commenter perfectly put it, “He looks like somebody was trying to draw the concept of a cat…”
Another viewer agreed that the resemblance was uncanny.
“That is the batiest cat I’ve ever seen!”
Others were simply overwhelmed by the tiny creature’s chaotic cuteness.
“Awww, take a look at this cutie patootie,” one person wrote.
Some people pointed out that kittens this young often look a little extra strange before their fluffy coats fully grow in.
“Before they really grow in the fuzzies. Too cute,” one viewer said.
Of course, the tiny kitten’s sharp little teeth and miniature claws didn’t go unnoticed either.
“His little murder mittens are adorable!”
Another person summed up the entire situation in a single dramatic question.
“What in the name of gargoyles is that?”
But perhaps the most accurate description of all came from someone who clearly understood exactly what we were looking at.
“Tiny little vampire cat bat.”
Why Black Cats Get a Bad Rap
Black Cat rolling on a bed.Image Via: Larysa Shcherbyna/Shutterstock
(Image Via: Larysa Shcherbyna/Shutterstock)
Unfortunately, Black Cats have carried a lot of unfair myths and superstitions over the years. In many cultures, they were once associated with bad luck or spooky folklore, which led to a reputation they absolutely do not deserve.
Growing up, I had two rescue Black Cats, and both of them were incredible. They were playful, affectionate, and loved attention just as much as any other kitty. In fact, many people who share their homes with Black Cats will tell you they tend to have especially sweet personalities.
The truth is that Black Cats are just like any other feline when it comes to temperament. What really matters is their individual personality and how they are raised and cared for.
Why You Shouldn’t Adopt a Black Cat Around Halloween
Two Black CatsImage Via: Ranimiro Lotufo Neto/Shutterstock
(Image Via: Ranimiro Lotufo Neto/Shutterstock)
You may have heard people say that shelters discourage adopting Black Cats around Halloween because of safety concerns. Actually, most animal shelters and humane societies don’t ban Black Cat adoptions during October.
Many shelters actually encourage adoptions year-round, including during Halloween season, because Black Cats often wait longer to find homes than other kitties simply due to lingering myths and outdated superstitions.
Animal shelters widely agree that responsible adopters should be welcomed at any time of year. So if you have ever considered adding a Black Cat to your family, your local shelter or humane society likely has some incredible kitties waiting to meet you.
And who knows, one of them might even turn out to be a tiny vampire bat in disguise.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.