Yes. It is quite possible for a hawk to attack and potentially eat a cat. ... However, that's not to say this is something that happens frequently, hawk attacks on cats are rare. Hawks may have their preferred prey, but like all raptors and other predators, they are opportunists.

Can a hawk pick up a 10 pound cat?

Probably not… They can pick up and carry four or five pounds, maximum, and actually fly off with it. They can lift a little more and hop it along, but they can't carry it off.”

How do I protect my cat from hawks?