Although the cats at home are well-fed and well-cared for — eating their fill and sleeping soundly every day without any worries about food — their natural hunting instincts are still hard to erase. Many cat owners might recognize this habit: their cats often bring "gifts" to their human servants. However, these gifts are usually far from cute.
While cats mean well when they bring presents to their owners, the items they deliver are often hard to look at without feeling uneasy. If you think those gifts are scary enough, wait until you hear about a black cat in the United States whose gift was downright terrifying!
A Shocking Gift from Burnt Toast, the Black Cat
Wendy, a woman living in Wisconsin, USA, owns a black cat named Burnt Toast. Sometimes, Burnt Toast likes to roam outside and occasionally brings back gifts for Wendy. The cat's owner was used to these little offerings — until one day, Burnt Toast returned with an unusually large gift.
When Wendy went to check it out, she screamed in shock because the gift was the head of an alligator! Wendy told the media she couldn't believe it was actually the head of an American alligator. She had no idea how Burnt Toast found it or managed to bring it home. Wendy is also worried that there might be alligators lurking nearby, which would explain how the alligator head ended up as a present from her beloved cat.
"I can't believe it's the head of an American alligator. I don't know how Burnt Toast found it or brought it back. I'm also concerned if there are alligators around here," Wendy said, visibly shaken.
Local Authorities Confirm the Unusual Find
Local natural resource conservation officers conducted a brief investigation and confirmed that the black cat indeed brought back an alligator head. Judging by the size of the head, the alligator was about 91 centimeters (approximately 3 feet) long. It is currently suspected to have been a pet alligator owned by a local resident. The cause of the alligator's death remains unclear, but it's unlikely that the cat killed it.
Regardless of whether the alligator was hunted by Burnt Toast or not, it's still incredibly bizarre for a cat to bring back an alligator head as a gift!
Netizens React with Humor and Amazement
Online commenters joked that Burnt Toast must transform into a black panther whenever it goes outside. The curious black cat probably wonders why its owner isn't thrilled after receiving such a "big" gift.
Although this early Christmas present from the feline overlord was not exactly pleasant, it is a clear sign of the cat's trust and affection toward its human. We can only say: the gift was certainly memorable — but hopefully, no more alligator heads next time!
