He can use his paws to manipulate rifles.
"Why dirty your own paws when you can use someone else's paws."
Yet ... it used its front paws for holding things.
They also use their front paws to grasp food.
Kittens play 'hide and pounce', and practice using their front paws.
They practice using their strong paws, and they show off their big, sharp teeth.
Scooby also has opposible thumbs and can use his front paws like hands.
Suppose your super cats have learned to use their paws and are awaiting us.
He could use his padded paws as hands.