Love Me, Love My Gifts: Cats Bearing Gifts

You'll realize that you have won the love of your cat when he or she starts bringing you gifts. Domestic cats are natural hunters, and like the "big cats" they bring their prey to their "den". Unlike the big cats, however, a well-fed family cat will seldom eat his kill.

Another reason for gifting you with "kill" is that cats consider you "family" and want to share with you. If you're visiting this site, you've probably already learned to contain your revulsion long enough to thank Kitty profusely, and then get rid of the offering when she isn't watching.