Cats are mysterious creatures, and when they proudly present you with a mouse, it’s not just a random act—it means something! Here's how to decode their message:

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1. If the mouse is still alive (barely hanging on)

👉 Your cat is trying to teach you how to hunt.
This is instinctive behavior—mother cats bring half-alive prey to train their kittens. So, if your cat does this, they probably see you as their baby.
🧡 Best response: Pretend to “hunt” the mouse to make them proud!

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2. If the mouse is dead

👉 This is a gift or a food-sharing gesture.
Your cat may see you as a close companion, or if it’s a male cat, it might even be trying to woo you.
🧡 Best response: Politely acknowledge the gift. (No, you don’t really have to eat it!)
😼 But if you do pretend to “accept” it and they start biting or climbing on you afterward... well, they might be trying to claim you. Lie down and prepare to be their humble subject. 😂

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3. If your cat drops the mouse and walks away

👉 That’s territorial marking.
They're saying, “This is my turf—and that includes you.”
In other words, you might already be listed on the property deed under their name.
🧡 Best response: Don’t touch the mouse. Start packing. You may just be the guest in their house now.

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😹 Cats are weird, wonderful, and full of secrets. But every dead (or not-so-dead) mouse is a love letter in disguise. Handle with care!