Think Twice Before Gifting a Kitten This Christmas
- Genna Revell
- Dec 15, 2025
- 2 min read
The festive season approaches fast, and you may be thinking of surprising a loved one with a little furry friend. The creators of Cat Angels Triumph, a free educational game about responsible cat care, ask you to think carefully before gifting a kitten this Christmas.
It’s a joy to bring cats into your life, but it’s also a big decision. And should never be made on someone else’s behalf.
“A kitten may be a cute addition to the family, but it’s not just a gift—it’s a living being that needs care, attention, and love every day,” says Dr. Elsa Flint, veterinary advisor for Cat Angels Triumph. “Before you consider bringing a kitten into your home, we hope people take a while to think about their ability to provide for their needs long-term.”
Is The Recipient Ready for a Kitten?
Before you gift, think carefully:
● Have you talked to the recipient about the long-term responsibility for a pet?
● Are they prepared for the ongoing costs of pet care - vet visits, food, and more?
● Do they have a support system in place for unexpected challenges and absences?
● Do they want the responsibility of taking care of a cat for the life of that animal, about 13 years?
Anne Batley Burton, founder of The New Zealand Cat Foundation explains: “Cats bring immense joy and companionship, but the reality is that gifting pets, especially around the holidays, without ensuring the gift is welcome can lead to overcrowded shelters. In 2022, over 100,000 kittens were surrendered to shelters across New Zealand which points out the need for more thoughtful consideration.”
Cat Angels Triumph: Learn While You Play
Cat Angels Triumph is a FREE educational game which promotes responsible cat care for both adults and children (13+). Make decisions in thought-provoking, interactive stories that teach microchipping, de-sexing, and other purr-tinent topics teaching the essentials of responsible pet ownership. Your choices can improve the lives of the cats in the stories.
Go to https://www.CatAngelsTriumph.com to play now. If you learn something new from the game, share it on social media to help others!
Free Posters for Educating About Cat Care
Cat Angels Triumph offers free downloadable posters to help raise awareness about responsible cat care, perfect for vets, shelters, and animal organisations.
“These posters are a simple, but effective way to spread the word about cat care. We wanted to create a free resource to support vets with the amazing work they do” says Mel Langlotz, CEO of Geo AR Games.
You can download the free posters here...
Meowy Christmas from the Cat Angels Triumph Team!
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