Owner Shares Silly Revenge His Cat Took On Him, Admits Total Defeat Against Feline

"Tonight he brought me a spider."

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• Published in Interesting
• April 12, 2024

It's funny how our beloved felines sometimes surprise us with unexpected "gifts" like a dead lizard or mouse. Even though cats have been domesticated for thousands of years, their natural hunting instincts are still very much alive.

It's reassuring to know that this instinct can help keep pests at bay for us. But it can be a bit of a shock when our cozy indoor companions decide to share their finds at the foot of our beds!

Cats are natural hunters, and even though our domesticated feline friends don't need to catch their meals, they still can't resist the thrill of the hunt. It's common for cats to indulge in the chase and capture of prey, and some may proudly present their owners with their catches—whether it's a lifeless critter or, sometimes, one that's still lively.

This behavior isn't driven by hunger but rather by instinct or the desire to share their success, educate, or even simply gift their owners with what they perceive as treasures. So, don't be surprised if your indoor kitty brings you not just edible "prey" but also playful items like toy mice or even non-food items they've "hunted" and want to share with you!

Furthermore, cats are social creatures and enjoy including their human family in their discoveries. This tendency is particularly noticeable in female cats, who naturally guide their young in hunting and eating behaviors.

When a cat brings you a captured animal, whether it's still alive or lifeless, they are expressing a familial bond with you. Their instincts drive them to share these vital survival skills with their family members, believing it's essential to pass down these important abilities for survival.

Over at the Petty Revenge subreddit, a cat owner shared a story about this tendency of cats. But he believes that his cat did it to get back at him.

The original poster (OP) tells the community about his cat's petty revenge on him.

It seems that the OP's cat has a lot of things to be sad about. No wonder it wanted revenge.

Cats normally hunt for their fam, but this is definitely revenge.

The cat finally gets his revenge.

This is what people commonly believe. But the OP is confident his cat did it for revenge.

The OP pays his cat tax to the community — with interest (since he posted a bunch of photos).

He calls his cat "Mads the Betrayer"

As you can see, he likes the warmth of a laptop.

Looks like it's his favorite place to hangout.

And so the OP cannot get anything done.

Even this user believes the OP has offended his feline buddy.

So what do you think? Did the OP's cat bring the spider because it thought he couldn't hunt for food?

Or was the deed truly a revenge it successfully exacted? But whatever the cat's motives are, we're pretty sure it just became more lovable in the OP's eyes.

And we're pretty sure we can all agree on that!

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