To send a close friend a small cat ornament when she has lost her precious cat?

I lost my 20 year old boy at Christmas and an old uni friend and cat lover sent me a beautiful pewter looking small cat ornament . I have never been so overjoyed with such a lovely sentiment . Nothing can replace my boy but the ornament is a gentle reminder

That was would be a lovely gesture. I lost my cat recently and was sent a little suncatcher with her name on and was so touched.

Gosh, my immediate instinct was to say "what a lovely thought, how could anyone be upset by it?!" But having seen some of the replies here, people really do come in all varieties, don't they! I'm a cat owner who has lost some beauties and been very sad. If someone bought me something like this, I'd really appreciate it and every time I looked at it I'd be reminded (in a good way) of my cat and that someone cared enough about my feelings to get me it. But as others have said here, only you really know your friend and can predict how they'd react.

I wouldn't personally she may or may not take it well. She might also see it as a piece of clutter. I think a card with a thoughtful handwritten message would be better.

I think it’s a nice gesture. When a friends dog died I got her a little plaque with a photo of her and she loved it

You’d literally throw it in the bin?!

Off topic, I know, but I’ve seen this so often on here with unwanted Christmas/birthday gifts, where people are quite blasé about chucking brand new items straight into landfill. Absolutely does my head in, especially as there are so many easy, hassle-free ways to give away or donate things, and so many people who’d love and appreciate them.

I think it’s a really lovely idea, OP, but only you can guess how your friend might feel about it. A friend of mine sent flowers when my dog died. She was the only person who seemed to truly understand how devastated we were, and it sticks in my mind as such a kind and thoughtful gesture.

2 things. Firstly, I think it's a bit dangerous - some will love it, some will see it as insensitive. But also is a cat ornament her thing? People keep buying me dog related things (because I have a dog) I shove them in the spare room and then the bin when I think they'll have forgotten as they're not to my taste.

When I've lost pets and family, the gifts that have always been most impactful are a plant, usually a rose, that flower every year and act as a lovely reminder of them.

I don't think it's the ornament as such but as anyone bereaved will tell you, just knowing that people are thinking of you and know how you are feeling is a good thing.

I'd send it. If she doesn't want it she can donate it, but it will show her that you have her in your thoughts, which will mean a lot.

It’s a beautiful thought 🐾 to show you are sharing her grief xxx

Personally, as a devoted cat lover and owner, I wouldn’t want to receive it. It would make me sadder. I think it’s going to depend on the person though.

My friend did this when I had to have one of mine PTS. The gesture meant the world to me and I have it next to a photo of him.

If you think your friend would appreciate it, I think it's a lovely idea.

It's a kind thought, but I think it would be inappropriate (not mean though). If the ornament looks like her cat then it could be upsetting, and if it doesn't, then it's just a random cat ornament.

I love my cat, but we don't have a houseful of cat related things, and I would just put a cat ornament in the cupboard (or throw it away, but maybe that's just me?)

Maybe just send a card and some flowers.

I have had cats since I was a child, so have navigated the loss of beloved fur babies over the years, and unfortunately very recently too. I would think this is a lovely gesture and would be really touched if I received such a thoughtful gift from a close friend x