After a New York couple's beloved female cat Gregor passed away, their other cat Simon was as devastated as they were. To help Simon, they decided to look into adopting another cat.
Weeks earlier, Hazel was transferred to the Mayor’s Alliance from NYC’s Animals from the Manhattan Animal Care Center of NYC, where she was originally brought in as a stray. Hazel’s adorable face and charming nature made her an instant hit with their staff. (See more of their adoptable pets on Petfinder.)
In a moment of pure fate, Kristen and Hank got in touch with the Mayor's Alliance (where they'd originally adopted Gregor) and the helpful volunteers revealed that Hazel might be the perfect fit for their family.
"Barbara Tolan, the adoption coordinator, is truly the animal whisperer. She has been so amazing at finding cats that Simon — who is super bossy pants — will love," Kristen told LittleThings.
The rest, as they say, is history. The couple (along with Simon) fell in love with Hazel and brought her home. While they knew this cat was one of a kind, they quickly found out just how grateful Hazel was. Right away, Hazel started giving her new forever family "hugs."
"I've never had a cat do this before. She gets on your chest, puts one arm on each shoulder, and then tucks her tiny head into your neck. It's the cutest thing ever," Kristen said.
Hazel was originally brought in as a stray, and her big personality made her a hit with animal shelter staffers.
It didn't take long for Hazel to be adopted by a loving family in New York. She quickly made herself at home.
No one loves sunbathing more than Hazel.
Hazel's brother Simon uses her as a pillow during their afternoon catnaps.
'Be ready to feel like life is better than you could have ever imagined. The love they give makes you wonder how you ever lived without an animal before,' said Hazel's new family.
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