What is Cat?

These offerings are not mistakes. They are intentional social behavior.

What’s happening:

• Cats are instinctive hunters.
• You are part of their social unit.
• In cat culture, sharing food = care + status.

Two Main Theories

Both can be true:

1. Teaching Behavior

Your cat believes you are a terrible hunter.
The gift is a lesson.

“Observe. This is how one mouse.”

2. Provisioning the Colony

You are considered part of the group.
The hunt was successful.
Distribution follows.

If the gift is a toy instead of a corpse, that’s the domesticated, HR-approved version.

Cat logic:

“I have contributed. You are welcome.”