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

[BWdem4life]

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.

[Ocelot II]

1. She's very pretty. I hope everything goes well!

Thanks for adopting the scared one.

[Deuxcents]

2. Love will bring her personality back. So sweet of you

Is she a shelter kitty?

[BWdem4life]

6. Yes, a no-kill cat rescue. n/t

[Deuxcents]

7. All of my fur babies were shelter rescued. They have been wonderful additions over the years.

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

[Hope22]

3. She's a very beautiful lucky girl.

Fingers crossed that all goes well.

[elleng]

4. We'll just lead my daughter to the master bathroom which will have a bow on the door.

[brer cat]

5. She's a very pretty kitty.

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.

[BigmanPigman]

8. That is such a sweet gesture.

I am sure it will work out well....it comes from the heart.

[rubbersole]

9. Wonderful.

Beautiful girl.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Awwww! Stellar choice and one adorable cat!

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!

[Solly Mack]

11. What a beauty!

[pnwmom]

12. I think this is a wonderful gift for an adult who is missing a beloved cat.

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!

[tblue37]

13. Pretty tortie!

[StarryNite]

14. She's beautiful!

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.

[bluboid]

15. gorgeous kitty - thanks for sharing.

[KS Toronado]

16. Did her kittens come with her?

[BWdem4life]

17. They were adopted out I guess.

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.

[MacKasey]

18. Excellent choice

Beautiful face, I noticed the smile right away.

Merry Christmas 🎄

[niyad]

19. What a beautiful little girl. May she and your daughter have many years of love

and joy.