Oklahoma Woman Borrows Strangers’ Orange Cat To Complete Her Kids’ Garfield-Themed Party
Parents will do just about anything to make their kids smile, won’t they? Creating special moments and lasting memories often means going above and beyond.
One mom in Oklahoma might just take the cake for “Best Mom” after pulling off an adorable surprise for her children.
She hopped online and asked if anyone had an orange cat she could borrow—for a Garfield-themed birthday party her kids were throwing. Yes, really!
Clara Edwards is an Oklahoma mom with a knack for bringing her kids’ imaginations to life. She recently found herself on a unique quest after her oldest daughter, Madison, expressed a wish for a lasagna dinner.
In an interview with Business Insider, Clara said the following:
“Our oldest, Madison, just wanted to eat lasagna. We cooked her lasagna and she got sad because Garfield wasn’t there. That’s what really started it.”
Many people (myself included) at first thought she was planning s birthday party, but in reality, it was just a regular dinner.
Wanting to make the dinner experience memorable, Clara turned to the Internet, hoping to find someone willing to lend an orange cat to make her lasagna dinner feel just like a scene from a Garfield comic.
Initially, Clara reached out to her friends and family to see if they had or knew someone with an orange cat.
When that didn’t yield any results, she turned to Craigslist and even posted a flyer at her office. The flyer read:
“Wanted: to BORROW an orange cat for 24 – 48 hours, to have a lasagna dinner with Garfield-loving 4-year-old and 2-year-old children. Will return cat happy and cared for. Cat will not be required to eat lasagna if contraindicated. Please. No feral cats. And please take your cat back at the end. Not looking to adopt. Thank you, An increasingly desperate (but not crazy) mom-of-two with no friends that own orange cats.”
After two months of looking, Clara finally struck gold on Craigslist when a med student from the Oklahoma City area replied to her post.
Christi and Conor, the cat’s owners, were thrilled to pitch in. Not only did they bring their orange feline to the Garfield-themed bash, but they also showed up with cupcakes topped in bright orange icing to match the party’s vibe.
Clara was overjoyed with their response and willingness to lend their beloved feline companion to a complete stranger. Thanks to their generosity, they not only put smiles on the children’s faces but also gained new friends. As Clara said:
“They’re really great people, and we’re still in contact. My kids get to meet a cat, and we have friends now.”
The focal point of the dinner party was, of course, lasagna – Garfield’s favorite meal. After seeing viral posts about Clara’s themed party, the Stouffer’s reached out to her, offering to donate their delicious frozen lasagna for the occasion.
What an amazing party it turned out to be, right?
When asked about the party and her thoughtful idea, Clara downplayed the praise, simply saying that moms do what they can to make their kids happy.
And while many parents go above and beyond, there’s something especially touching about Clara opening her home to complete strangers—all to create a magical memory for her children.
What do you think of this feel-good moment? Would you go this far to bring a smile to your kids’ faces? Share your thoughts in the comments!
