When Jessie, my rescue cat, began her nightly escapades, delivering an array of "gifts" from the great outdoors, I was entrenched in the complexities of our feline companions' hunting instincts. What began as a quirk quickly unravelled as a source of intrigue and moral dilemma, balancing my love for wildlife and my affection for the stealthy hunter at home.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the sometimes-conflicting emotions of living with a predator in the domestic sphere. I explore the essential nature of cats' hunting behaviours, the challenges they present for those of us committed to preserving local wildlife, and how you can stimulate your cat and reduce the likeliness of them bringing in "gifts" from the great outdoors.

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