Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and this little boy lost his best pal almost a year ago. But for Christmas, he got a present he wasn’t expecting: a new cat!

The reveal of his feline Christmas present was seriously epic. His parents brought out a box and gently set it down on his lap.

The little boy cracked open the lid of the box slowly and was immediately overwhelmed with emotion. He had a new, adorable furry best friend to hang out with!

 

 

 

Once the cat was out of the bag… err… box, the family gently snuggled around their new friend. It was a seriously precious sight to see!

The Internet is absolutely loving the precious feline Christmas present moment between this little boy and his new friend.

“That’s a wholesome little dude. wish him nothing but the best for his future,” commented one of the hundreds of thousands of viewers of the video.

“This kid’s reaction actually makes me so happy that he feels comfortable enough to be vulnerable and to show emotions. Welcome home kitty!” said another, noting the intensity of grief that can come with losing a pet.

This boy’s cat Christmas present is sure to be remembered for years to come. Check out the clip for yourself below!