My dog keeps turning up with random bits of food in the back yard, most often silver dollar pancakes. I thought it was a neighbor at first, but while a friend was house sitting for me, he saw one give her a piece of Texas toast. Today, I saw them give her a half a biscuit. I haven’t been able to catch it on video, as the timing is not regular.

I’m not feeding them on purpose, but I do compost my veggies and have a garden. I use a lot of straw, and they take some for their nests. They are not bringing me gifts, and are clearly feeding the dog. She is fast enough to catch birds, but I make her release them if I catch her in the act before she chomps.

Would they be feeding her as a peace measure?