Dogs and cats may not be able to verbally express their gratitude to us, but they do have one thing going for them - they are amazing gift-givers. Who doesn't love waking up to a freshly-killed mouse in their bed?

For both canines and felines, the 'tradition' of gathering the fruits of one's hunting expedition and presenting them to their superior runs deep in their blood. Whether they've caught a toy, a random object, or a small animal, the hunt will fill them with great pride, and by bringing their catch to you and thus sharing that pride, they communicate a sense of kinship with you. So, while you may be horrified by that dead frog your kitty just dropped on your pillow, know that it wouldn't be there if your furbaby didn't love you with all their heart.

Scroll down to see the weirdest, funniest, and sometimes scariest gifts people's pets have brought them, and vote for the ones that you would be grateful to receive.

#1

Brought A Little Gift

Brought A Little Gift

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varwenea
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd love to receive a flower from this adorable creature

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#2

When I Lifted Her Head, I Almost Died From Laughing. Dentures! An Elderly Couple Owned This House Before Me And I Think Maybe It Was Theirs

When I Lifted Her Head, I Almost Died From Laughing. Dentures! An Elderly Couple Owned This House Before Me And I Think Maybe It Was Theirs

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varwenea
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gawd, it looks rather creepy first, then it's funny.

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#3

She's A Retriever, Not A Genius

She's A Retriever, Not A Genius

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#4

While I Was Drinking Coffee This Morning, My Dog Brought Me This. I Have No Idea Where It Came From

While I Was Drinking Coffee This Morning, My Dog Brought Me This. I Have No Idea Where It Came From

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#5

My Dog Is Too Good For This World, He Brought Me A Flower

My Dog Is Too Good For This World, He Brought Me A Flower

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#6

This Is Mr. Slash - A Flower Hunting Adventure Master. He Brings Me Flowers Every Night. He's Not Hurting The Garden, By The Way

This Is Mr. Slash - A Flower Hunting Adventure Master. He Brings Me Flowers Every Night. He's Not Hurting The Garden, By The Way

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#7

Cat Returns With Sausage Stolen From Unknown Neighbor's Bbq

Cat Returns With Sausage Stolen From Unknown Neighbor's Bbq

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Cip IESAN
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You must train the cat to bring mustard, ketchup, bread and beers too!

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#8

My Dog Brought Me Some Dirt Today

My Dog Brought Me Some Dirt Today

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Brigita Pupelyte
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had a dog. This is the cutiest way to say I love to share the good I have XD

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#9

Last Day At Work. I Think The Office Dog Wants Me To Stay, He Brought Me All Of His Toys

Last Day At Work. I Think The Office Dog Wants Me To Stay, He Brought Me All Of His Toys

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Vlad Horobet
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your office has a dooooog? <3 how can i be hired by you?

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#10

This Is Zoey's Pillow. If She Likes You, She'll Bring You The Pillow. You Can't Touch It, But You Can Look

This Is Zoey's Pillow. If She Likes You, She'll Bring You The Pillow. You Can't Touch It, But You Can Look

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#11

Charlie's Brought Me A Tenner

Charlie's Brought Me A Tenner

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#12

He Was Jealous Of His Brother's Hunting Skills So He Ran Outside And Caught A Leaf For Me

He Was Jealous Of His Brother's Hunting Skills So He Ran Outside And Caught A Leaf For Me

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#13

Threw My Dog A Ball And He Brought Me This Lil Guy Instead

Threw My Dog A Ball And He Brought Me This Lil Guy Instead

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Magpie
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor thing is probably terrified. And confused " where'd my scenery go? "

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#14

My Girlfriend's Golden Has To Bring A Gift To Anyone Who Comes To The Door. If She Can't Find A Toy, She'll Grab Her Whole Bed And Drag It Across The House Or Pick Up The Shoe You Just Took Off And Give It Back To You

My Girlfriend's Golden Has To Bring A Gift To Anyone Who Comes To The Door. If She Can't Find A Toy, She'll Grab Her Whole Bed And Drag It Across The House Or Pick Up The Shoe You Just Took Off And Give It Back To You

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John L
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that is why they are known as Retrievers, on the job 24/7. ;D

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#15

Meet Henry. He Presents Me With This Toy Mouse Every Morning Claiming A Successful Nights Work

Meet Henry. He Presents Me With This Toy Mouse Every Morning Claiming A Successful Nights Work

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nanashi
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Day 32, human still believes my genius scam."

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#16

Friend Is A New Mom, Today Her Dog Brought Her This

Friend Is A New Mom, Today Her Dog Brought Her This

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Willie D'Kay
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog understands how vitally important it is that you NOT lose these EVER. He is saving Mama's sanity. What a little hero!

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#17

Human, Instead Of A Stick I Brought You A Small Tree

Human, Instead Of A Stick I Brought You A Small Tree

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#18

My Sister's Cat Brought In Another "Dead" Bird, Or So They Thought

My Sister's Cat Brought In Another "Dead" Bird, Or So They Thought

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#19

My Dog Brings Me Things Out Of My Toolbox Randomly Hoping It'll Be Something I Need. Sometimes, It Works

My Dog Brings Me Things Out Of My Toolbox Randomly Hoping It'll Be Something I Need. Sometimes, It Works

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#20

Most Cats Bring Dead Animals To Their Loved Ones, But Not My Cat

Most Cats Bring Dead Animals To Their Loved Ones, But Not My Cat

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#21

So My Dog Brought Home A Fawn The Other Day

So My Dog Brought Home A Fawn The Other Day

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#22

Found This Old Pupper Wandering The Streets And I Returned Him To His Home, He Brought Me His Ducky As A Thank You

Found This Old Pupper Wandering The Streets And I Returned Him To His Home, He Brought Me His Ducky As A Thank You

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Nancy E
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't like to see unaccompanied dogs . Owners need to take responsibility for them.

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#23

Our Cat Won't Stop Bringing Home Sponges

Our Cat Won't Stop Bringing Home Sponges

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#24

Instead Of A Dead Bird Or Mouse, My Cat Decides To Bring Us Gifts Of Leaves. She's Been Doing This For Years

Instead Of A Dead Bird Or Mouse, My Cat Decides To Bring Us Gifts Of Leaves. She's Been Doing This For Years

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Lara B.
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you vegetarians? Maybe she's very clever and thoughtful ;D

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#25

My Wife And I Started Feeding A Stay Cat. He Likes To Bring Us Presents, Normally Its A Dead Mouse, Or A Chicken Bone, Etc. Today He Showed Up With This, No Idea Where He Got It

My Wife And I Started Feeding A Stay Cat. He Likes To Bring Us Presents, Normally Its A Dead Mouse, Or A Chicken Bone, Etc. Today He Showed Up With This, No Idea Where He Got It

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boredhuman
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he brings you this beautiful women and you don't know what to do with it?

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#26

My Cat Found An Unattended Cracker And Brought It To Me So I Could Hold It For Her While She Eats It

My Cat Found An Unattended Cracker And Brought It To Me So I Could Hold It For Her While She Eats It

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#27

What My Dog So Thoughtfully Brought To Me After Rolling Around In The Mud At The Park

What My Dog So Thoughtfully Brought To Me After Rolling Around In The Mud At The Park

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#28

3rd One My Dog Has Brought Back Inside. We Don't Have A Garden. At Least We Didn't Think We Did

3rd One My Dog Has Brought Back Inside. We Don't Have A Garden. At Least We Didn't Think We Did

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Lara B.
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He just brought it back to scare the sh*t out of the cat :D

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#29

Our Dog Brings Us Random Objects To Welcome Us When We Come Home

Our Dog Brings Us Random Objects To Welcome Us When We Come Home

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Willie D'Kay
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is bringing you things that you might normally wear to TAKE HER FOR WALKIES!

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#30

Not Even A Year Old And My Giant Kitty Is Bringing Me Gifts

Not Even A Year Old And My Giant Kitty Is Bringing Me Gifts

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Magpie
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eeeeek! ...just eeek. I'm Australian and no snake is trustworthy. Until the professional snake guy says so.

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#31

My Dog Found A Baby Rabbit This Morning

My Dog Found A Baby Rabbit This Morning

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#32

My Cat Keeps Bringing A Candy Cane To My Door. For F*cks Sake Ted Christmas Is Over, Let It Go

My Cat Keeps Bringing A Candy Cane To My Door. For F*cks Sake Ted Christmas Is Over, Let It Go

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#33

Look At What My Cat Brought Me This Morning

Look At What My Cat Brought Me This Morning

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#34

My Dog, Aspen Always Grabs Things Out Of The Pantry And Brings Them To Us With This Face

My Dog, Aspen Always Grabs Things Out Of The Pantry And Brings Them To Us With This Face

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rai mei
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Golden Retriever retrieving Golden Seeded buns

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#35

My Dog Brought Me A Big Present This Morning

My Dog Brought Me A Big Present This Morning

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#36

My Cat Constantly Brings Me Lil Gifts And He's Always Bringing Beatles But This Time It Was Two

My Cat Constantly Brings Me Lil Gifts And He's Always Bringing Beatles But This Time It Was Two

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#37

My Dog Brought An Onion Home

My Dog Brought An Onion Home

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Cip IESAN
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somewhere, a greengrocer in the neighbourhood is swearing...

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#38

Some Dogs Bring Back Balls, Frisbees Or Sticks. Jack Brought Me A Pigeon. A F*cking Pigeon. Lol

Some Dogs Bring Back Balls, Frisbees Or Sticks. Jack Brought Me A Pigeon. A F*cking Pigeon. Lol

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#39

Our Black Cat Brings Us The Occasional Bird As A Present. Then There's This Doof. (We Don't Own A Badminton Set)

Our Black Cat Brings Us The Occasional Bird As A Present. Then There's This Doof. (We Don't Own A Badminton Set)

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nanashi
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it flies and it has feathers, sort of. close enough!

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#41

She Brought Me A Marshmallow

She Brought Me A Marshmallow

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Willie D'Kay
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did your wiener dog happen to hear you mention roasting marshmallows and wieners in a campfire? She wants you to fill up on marshmallows.

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#42

He Just Found This Binky And... We Don't Deserve Dogs

He Just Found This Binky And... We Don't Deserve Dogs

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Copper Vyxen
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"See? You don't need a baby. I'm cute enough for all the love!"

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#43

My Dog Brought Me My Hat On A Sunny Day

My Dog Brought Me My Hat On A Sunny Day

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#44

My Cat Brings Me Gifts, She Has Strange Taste For Gifts

My Cat Brings Me Gifts, She Has Strange Taste For Gifts

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nanashi
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fortunately, her gifts seems like pretty useful items. your cat is very smart,

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#45

My Dog Gets So Excited When She Brings Me A Gift

My Dog Gets So Excited When She Brings Me A Gift

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#46

My Cat Just Brought This Little Guy Home. I Guess I Have A New Pet

My Cat Just Brought This Little Guy Home. I Guess I Have A New Pet

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Willie D'Kay
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a Tom and Jerry cartoon when Tom was going to make duckling soup. Keep an eye out for a little brown mouse next.

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#47

What Do You Mean You Don't Like My Gift?

What Do You Mean You Don't Like My Gift?

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#48

Didn't Know We Had Turtles In Our Backyard Until We Got Louie - He Brings One To The Porch Every Few Weeks

Didn't Know We Had Turtles In Our Backyard Until We Got Louie - He Brings One To The Porch Every Few Weeks

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nanashi
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if it's the same one every week, that is one unlucky turtle.

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#49

My Mighty Hunter Brought Me Her Trophy

My Mighty Hunter Brought Me Her Trophy

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Willie D'Kay
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It must have been an epic battle. So how long has you cat be into D&D?

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#50

My Niece Was Playing With Mr. Potato Head - My Dog Wanted To Play Fetch, So He Brought Me What He Found

My Niece Was Playing With Mr. Potato Head - My Dog Wanted To Play Fetch, So He Brought Me What He Found

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