Now that the present is open, I will defer away from the Christmas spirit and season and gravitate towards the ever-interesting topic of cats. Please don't 'X' out of this page.
I feel like it is important to address the cat topic because my name/nickname is Kat. I definitely can identify with the feline species. Sometimes my friends call me kitty or kitten. I most often land on my feet when I fall from a high place. I like to snuggle at the most inconvenient times. And I have nine lives.
I am all in support of cats, but I am not in support of allowing my friends to become cat ladies or cat dudes. It is NOT okay to own a feline if you are single and living alone in your home. If you have a significant other or roommates, then by all means invest in a kitten. But sell that kitty once your boyfriend dumps you.
However, I don't want to take your animal dreams away from you without offering a good alternative.
If you are ABSOLUTELY set on owning a cat while single then I would suggest just getting a Furbie. You probably have an annoying personality anyway so a Furbie would fit you well.
What I would substitute a cat with would be a cute puppy or a bunny or ferret. All choices are acceptable.
The goal is to avoid living with one cat because it will inevitably multiply and then you have 14 cats and you always smell like tuna and Fancy Feast becomes more important than buying wine for yourself.
Just be careful single gals and dudes. The situation could get hairy pretty quickly.
Peace, Love, and Furballs - Kat
Disclaimer / PS - It is okay to own cats if you have roommates.
