MANSFIELD, England — A couple from Mansfield, England, are crediting their hungry cat as the catalyst behind their $1.2 million scratch-off lotto jackpot.

According to Andrew and Paula Hancock, Andrew had to make a quick stop at a local gas station after realizing they’d forgotten to buy more food for their cat, Shortcake, and decided to buy a ticket.

He was so excited about his win, he forgot the cat food again, and Shortcake got to have ham for dinner in celebration.

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