It's worth noting that I have respect for the family that adopted Guinness. When the mom visited, she had a different kitten in mind. However, we talked about personalities and she watched the kittens' behavior. She decided to select the more confident, outgoing Guinness as the Christmas present for her young daughter.
On Christmas Eve, Guinness was picked up by the little girl's dad. We talked about the adjustment period for kittens going to their new homes and what to expect. Guinness, however, didn't listen to my explanation of the transition time. Instead, when they opened up the carrier, he strutted out and claimed the home as his, playing with his new family almost immediately.By the way, Guinness was renamed Sparkles by his devoted and beloved girl, and the mom reports he's not even embarrassed by his girly name. I am so excited that Guinness and the little girl have each other to share their growing up years!