Cats are anarcho-communist and just share food with their colony. Proving you don't need it will not stop the cat from letting you have some. They bring home extra not just for the young, but also for pregnant mothers, the sick, the elderly, and whoever might have had a bad hunt that day. They typically eat their fill in the field first before taking one to go, too.
this post was submitted on 24 Jun 2026
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It's not so much that they think you're incapable of hunting. It's moreso that they just like you and bring gifts. However, like others have said in here, cats absolutely should not be let outside and there is a ton of research that backs that up. The best solution is to educate your friend on how damaging their behavior is to the environment as well as how it puts their cat in danger as well. I know many people in the veterinary field and they all agree that cats should not be let outside unless they are on a harness.
It's also their way of contributing. You keep getting them food, and contributing to the colony, so they're also getting food and contributing to the colony, to make sure you don't go hungry, and the colony is fed.
Play with it more often and don’t let it outside, that’s really the only way.
stop letting them out to eat the wildlife.
it'll be healthier for the animal and ecosystem.
The cat's a member of the household and believes they're contributing. They aren't, but cats are cats and are gonna do what they want anyways.
Turnabout is fair play. Start dropping dead animals in the cat’s bed and see how long the behavior lasts.
The cat may actually belong to the Mafia, but he's not strong enough to bring a horses head to you.
You should watch your back regardless.
I'll give him an offer he can't meow at....
You come to me in my house on the day that my daughter is to puke in the clean laundry, and ask me not to do murder?
Well there are worse bodily ececrements she could do on the clean laundry...
I was gonna say "spray" but figured people would be like "why isn't your cat fixed??"
Is your cat broken?
Two girls. Both missing their ovaries and uterus. And a boy with a suspiciously empty sac. I'm no detective, but it seems weird.
Yeah, get them fixed.
brb growing male cat balls
Would that count as a ma(l)e(ca)t ball(s) sub?
Yes it isn't spelled right but it's so close to an excellent pun I had to do it
I t(h)ought I w(a)s (ha)ving (a) stroke
Sorry, I didn't know how else to show dropping letters...
Oh and I just realized I did it backwards, lmao
It was a poor attempt at meat ball sub... Like the sandwich...
Nah you're good, lol. I spent a lot of time in the sun today, so it took a bit to process
Catch mice yourself, basically just turn the tables
Actually, afaik thst had been disproven. They just bring food to snack it in safety.
Make the house unsafe for cats. Got it.
I'm afraid you've already lost that battle. It's their home.
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