One of mine does this, except rather than toys it’s usually scraps of paper or plastic she gets out of the recycling.
What fascinates me is how deliberate this behavior is. She goes down to the kitchen and then brings her finds upstairs to put in her two preferred water sources—the bowl in the bedroom and the toilet, if the lid is open. From a behavioral standpoint, I can’t fathom what purpose this serves.
I have found the easiest solution is just to ensure there are extra bowls around.
What fascinates me is how deliberate this behavior is. She goes down to the kitchen and then brings her finds upstairs to put in her two preferred water sources—the bowl in the bedroom and the toilet, if the lid is open. From a behavioral standpoint, I can’t fathom what purpose this serves.
I have found the easiest solution is just to ensure there are extra bowls around.