There are things I expect my cat to bring to the door.
Mice? Unfortunately, yes.
Birds? Also yes.
Snakes? Horrifying, but apparently still within the job description of being owned by an outdoor cat.
But people?
People were not on the list.
The other day, I got a knock at the door and opened it to find a young couple standing there. Very nice. Very polite. Also looking slightly confused, which is never the energy you want on your porch when you weren’t expecting anyone.
Before I could even ask what was going on, Halo appeared at my feet like she had arranged the entire meeting.
Which, as it turns out, she had.
They asked, “Is this your cat?”
I looked down at Halo, who was rubbing herself against my legs like she hadn’t just escorted two strangers to my house.
“Yes,” I said. “That’s Halo.”
They laughed and explained that she had rolled right in front of them on the street, then acted like she wanted them to follow her home.
And I had to stand there, like a perfectly normal person, and say, “Yes. That’s what she does.”
Because apparently my cat has decided she is no longer content with birds, mice, and the occasional emotional hostage situation. She has moved on to recruiting people.
We chatted for a few minutes while Halo basked in the attention like she had just hosted a successful neighbourhood event. Then I said goodbye and came back inside, trying to process the fact that my cat is now bringing random strangers to my door.
I don’t know if she thinks I’m lonely.
I don’t know if she’s starting a cult.
I don’t know if she’s working on commission.
All I know is that somewhere in her tiny furry brain, she saw a young couple walking down the street and thought, “Yes. These ones. I shall bring them to Mother.”
And they followed her.
Honestly, that may be the most concerning part.
So now I have a cat who delivers people.
Does anybody else’s cat do this, or is Halo just expanding her services?
I rember the days when cats only caught lizards…
All the best,
Tia
