It’s the season for gift shopping and, listen… can I just say something?

I think you deserve to get yourself a gift. Something good. Something REALLY good. Like, oh, I dunno… a kitten? A really cuddly black girl kitten named Paisley? I mean, you can name me (uh… I mean her. Your kitten, yanno) whatever you like once you get her home, but I really kinda think her shelter name ought to be Paisley. Just a feeling I have.

See, you’ve been a good person all year. And, now that you’re an adult, you can’t depend on any jolly bearded mythical characters to grant your wildest holiday wishes. You’re going to have to take matters into your own hands.

And wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a super-entertaining and affectionate snuggle buddy? Someone who loves to be in your lap, loves to be held, and ALWAYS wants to be involved in whatever you’re doing? Someone who is super-curious and teaches you to see mundane things in a new way? An outgoing buddy who will jump into your arms and climb onto your shoulders (or the top of your head, if you hold still long enough)? Someone who gets along with other cats and doesn’t mind dogs? Maybe a kitten about five months old. The perfect age.

And, let me be honest: as much as you’re dreaming of having a sweet little pointy-eared baby girl to love, you should probably know that your baby girl is dreaming of it twice as hard. I would love to have a family. A person. To see my orphan days come to an end in the arms of someone who will love me forever. That would be the best gift anyone could ever ask for.

So, while you’re making everyone’s wishes come true, don’t forget yourself… and me. Because we both deserve something wonderful!

My name is Paisley, I’m five months old, and I’m spayed, up to date on shots, and fully vetted