Probably the greatest pet ever is a cat. No, they're definitely the best pet. What's not to love about them? They've got a tiny pink nose, whiskers on their little lips, big and mesmerizing eyes, little feets covered in fur, a twitchy tail, and a purr that instantly calms you. With Christmas getting closer and closer, people have probably started asking you what you want for a present. Well, I want a kitty. Now, my dad is very against this since we already have a cat and will soon be getting another cat once his fiancee moves in. However, I have decided to make a list of reasons why I myself deserve a kitty for Christmas.

1. I'm graduating early, so a kitty can also be a graduation gift.

I'll be graduating college this semester, not just with one major but two and also with honors. Needless to say, I've worked hard these past three and a half years, so I think I deserve something tiny and fluffy as a reward. Plus, a kitty would be a reminder of my accomplishments.

2. Kitties are much cheaper than other gifts I want.

To adopt a kitty, you pay fifty dollars. That includes having them spayed/neutered and covers their first shots. Plus, all the love that you get from cuddles, kisses, and lots of purrs is priceless. And fifty bucks is much less than the two hundred plus dollar TV I would like...

3. I would have something to prove my adult-ness.

College has allowed me to grow up greatly, especially this semester with having an apartment on campus. I've learned how to keep it clean, to cook, and just maintain a place other than a dorm. I truly believe I am responsible enough to be able to handle a tiny ball of fluff.

4. With me going out into the adult world, I need something cute and cuddly to come home to.

Yes, I do have a kitty now, but she's getting older. Plus, she doesn't really care all that much for cuddling, except for when she wants to. I would hope that with a little kitten of my own it would cuddle with me whenever I sit down or go to sleep. Also, just being able to come home to something little and sweet that is all yours would just instantly make all the worries and stress of the day disappear.

5. A kitty would be the first live creature I would be responsible for.

I think I am a grown-up, but being able to care after something with a heartbeat and a soul will allow me to prove it. I would feed it, play with it, change the litter box, and love it. I would brush it, give it baths, and trim its claws. Plus, I would make sure it stays up to date on shots and take care of it if it gets sick. I know I am capable of caring for something other than myself.

The want I have for a kitty for Christmas is so great, clearly. I really feel like I am able to care for and love a little creature, especially a kitty. That is why I want a kitty for a gift this year, so Dad...please?