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BWdem4life

(2,466 posts)
Thu Dec 22, 2022, 11:47 PM Dec 2022

I'm not normally a huge fan of people buying pets for their kids for Christmas

But, I am taking a chance and hoping this turns out well.

Last August my daughter's 17-yo cat passed away. https://www.democraticunderground.com/116169255

My daughter is 27 and currently living at home. I know she is still grieving, but it has been four months and I couldn't think of anything better to get her for Christmas.

There were two options: A very scared 1-year-old who had recently had kittens, or a very friendly 2-year-old that I felt certain would find a home quickly. I chose the scared 1-year-old.





I'll let you all know how it goes in a few days.

P.S. We will not be traumatizing this kitty by packing her in a box and opening her up in the living room. We'll just lead my daughter to the master bathroom which will have a bow on the door.

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I'm not normally a huge fan of people buying pets for their kids for Christmas (Original Post) BWdem4life Dec 2022 OP
She's very pretty. I hope everything goes well! Ocelot II Dec 2022 #1
Love will bring her personality back. So sweet of you Deuxcents Dec 2022 #2
Yes, a no-kill cat rescue. n/t BWdem4life Dec 2022 #6
All of my fur babies were shelter rescued. They have been wonderful additions over the years. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #7
She's a very beautiful lucky girl. Hope22 Dec 2022 #3
We'll just lead my daughter to the master bathroom which will have a bow on the door. elleng Dec 2022 #4
She's a very pretty kitty. brer cat Dec 2022 #5
That is such a sweet gesture. BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #8
Wonderful. rubbersole Dec 2022 #9
Awwww! Stellar choice and one adorable cat! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 #10
What a beauty! Solly Mack Dec 2022 #11
I think this is a wonderful gift for an adult who is missing a beloved cat. pnwmom Dec 2022 #12
Pretty tortie! tblue37 Dec 2022 #13
She's beautiful! StarryNite Dec 2022 #14
gorgeous kitty - thanks for sharing. bluboid Dec 2022 #15
Did her kittens come with her? KS Toronado Dec 2022 #16
They were adopted out I guess. BWdem4life Dec 2022 #17
Excellent choice MacKasey Dec 2022 #18
What a beautiful little girl. May she and your daughter have many years of love niyad Dec 2022 #19

Deuxcents

(19,720 posts)
7. All of my fur babies were shelter rescued. They have been wonderful additions over the years.
Fri Dec 23, 2022, 12:05 AM
Dec 2022

They just seem to make the best companions. (( 🐾 ))

brer cat

(26,275 posts)
5. She's a very pretty kitty.
Thu Dec 22, 2022, 11:59 PM
Dec 2022

She may be shy, but she seems to have a permanent smile. I hope she and your daughter will bond and be a perfect little family.

Rhiannon12866

(222,170 posts)
10. Awwww! Stellar choice and one adorable cat!
Fri Dec 23, 2022, 01:43 AM
Dec 2022

And it's not like your daughter is a little kid who will be overwhelmed by Christmas - you know exactly what she needs right now and kudos on giving this deserving kitty an owner who needs her as much as she needs a deserving and experienced owner! May they have many wonderful years together!

pnwmom

(109,562 posts)
12. I think this is a wonderful gift for an adult who is missing a beloved cat.
Fri Dec 23, 2022, 01:49 AM
Dec 2022

And it doesn't matter that it's Christmas. You won't have to potty train a 1 year old cat, or take her for walks in the snow!

StarryNite

(10,825 posts)
14. She's beautiful!
Fri Dec 23, 2022, 02:09 AM
Dec 2022

I think you made the right choice by adopting the one that may be looked over due to her being afraid. She will come out of that, she's young. She just has to realize nobody is ever going to hurt her again. She sounds like the perfect gift for your daughter.

BWdem4life

(2,466 posts)
17. They were adopted out I guess.
Fri Dec 23, 2022, 02:38 AM
Dec 2022

The rescue only lets kittens less than 6 months old go in pairs. But this cat was a transfer from a different part of the state, so her kittens may be far away.

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