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Cat Lover Farewell Card with a Sly Black and White Cat

Cat Lover Farewell Card that shows a sly black and white cat with a playful goodbye joke for a coworker, friend or boss.

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Blank inside — write your own noteKraft envelope includedFolded 5 × 7 in · Premium 350 gsm cardstock
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Cat Lover Farewell Card shows a sly black and white cat with the line A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME YOU WERE LEAVING, and SO I ATE IT lands the punchline. The joke turns a gentle goodbye into a wicked little laugh, and it sounds like something a cat would really do. It is made for anyone who has ever wondered what their cat is thinking.

Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.

The design in detail

A black and white cat sits upright in the center of the card, facing forward with a calm, knowing stare. Its ears are tipped in orange, and its eyes are outlined in the same warm tone, which gives the face a sly expression. Whiskers stretch out on both sides, and the white chest and paws stand out clearly against the black body. The tail curls out to the left at the bottom of the frame.

The printed text is set in bold black capitals. The top line reads A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME YOU WERE LEAVING, arranged across two lines above the cat. The bottom line, SO I ATE IT, sits below the cat in larger letters, so the punchline lands last. The layout is simple and easy to read at a glance, and the mint background keeps the whole picture light and cheerful.

The design belongs to the world of house cats and the people who live with them. The cat looks like a classic tuxedo style cat, the kind that spends a lot of time watching from a windowsill. The joke plays on that attitude, so the picture and the words feel like one idea.

When it gets used

Cat lovers are the people who will notice this card first. A coworker who brings cat photos to the office or a friend who posts pictures of a pet every week will see the cat and smile before reading the words. The joke rewards anyone who has heard a cat stare them down over a half-empty food bowl.

You can use this card when a colleague is leaving for a new job, a manager is stepping away, or a friend is moving to another city. A line like A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME YOU WERE LEAVING fits neatly on a card for a goodbye lunch, and the cat makes the message easy to share with a group.

The card also works well for a last-day sign-off at a small team. People can add a few personal notes inside, and the cheeky cover gives everyone something to laugh about while they say goodbye.

Good occasions

This card suits a leaving party, a retirement send-off or a farewell from a favorite coworker. It is a natural fit for a cat lover who is changing jobs or cities, since the joke gives a lighthearted tone to a moment that can feel sad. Greeting Card style is the available format.

To enjoy it, read the top line aloud, then pause before the punchline so the person gets the joke. Keep the card on a desk after the party as a reminder of the cat, the laugh and the people who made the last day memorable.

What does the joke on this card mean?
The card plays on the idea that a little birdie usually carries news, and then the cat turns that expression around. A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME YOU WERE LEAVING sets up a goodbye, and SO I ATE IT gives the cat's cheeky answer. The mix of a gentle farewell and a playful predator joke makes the card feel fun rather than sad.
Who will appreciate this design most?
This card suits people who share their home with a cat or who laugh at cat behavior. A coworker who brings cat photos to work, a friend who talks about a pet all the time, or a boss with a cat-themed desk will likely get the reference right away. It is a good pick for anyone who sees a little bit of their cat in the sly stare on the front.
What makes this cat card different from other farewell cards?
Most farewell cards use flowers, waves or simple messages, but this one centers a sitting black and white cat with orange tinted ears and a knowing look. The punchline is printed in bold letters below the picture, so the joke lands after the cat has already caught your eye. That combination of a clear picture and a cheeky line sets it apart from more generic goodbye cards.
  • Premium 350 gsm cardstock
  • Full-color print on demand (front)
  • Folded 5 x 7 in (A7) card
  • Blank inside for your own message
  • Kraft envelope included
  • Printed to order
  • Paper weight: 350 g/m²
Size guide: folded card 5 × 7 in with kraft envelope

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