A sleeping owner was jolted awake as his dog surprised him with a live rat gift in southern China.

The hilarious video was filmed in the city of Loudi in Hunan Province on December 23, 2023.

A border collie managed to catch a live mouse. With a sense of accomplishment, it stood by the bed, eagerly anticipating its owner's reaction. The unsuspecting owner, however, mistook the furry offering for something else entirely.

Thinking the dog had playfully nabbed a sock, the owner swiftly reached for the supposed "gift" from the pup's mouth. To his astonishment, what he held in his hand was not a chew toy, but a live rat.

In a reflex of shock and surprise, the owner let out a startled yelp and inadvertently tossed the uninvited guest onto the floor.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

12月23日凌晨，湖南娄底，一只边牧犬抓到一只老鼠，站在床前要送给主人，主人以为它叼的是自己的袜子，便一把抓住从狗狗嘴里拿了过来。没想到竟然是一只活着的大老鼠，随即被吓得惊叫着扔到地上，老鼠趁机也溜走了。