By Vicki Teo

Hazel was abnormally thin and devoid of socialisation. Having to fight for food in a house full of unsterilized cats proved too difficult for her and she had no choice but to starve. However, everything changed when the greyish black kitty was rescued. She was brought to an adoption drive at the Kembangan outlet of Pet Lovers Centre where a young couple took an interest in her.  The mandatory house visit to ensure that it was cat-safe went well. Hazel not only found herself with a new home but with a new companion in the form of the couple’s existing cat.

At first, Hazel was withdrawn and shied away from being touched. However, after learning that her adopters meant no harm and only wanted to provide her with love, she opened up to them more. She is now also inseparable from her new cat friend. Needless to say, the adoption was a success. “The adopters showed a great level of patience and understanding of the situation the cat came from. She's now a valued member of their family with more attention in a day than her whole life before,” said Thenuga Vijakumar, President of Cat Welfare Society.

Many cats that are up for adoption come from hoarder homes which have left them living in bad conditions and lacking the love and care they need. When asked why people should adopt instead of buy pets, Hazel’s adopter, Ms Nasreen Banu said: “Adoption is the most humane thing to do. It gives a new lease of life and the satisfaction of saving an animal from putting to sleep is a lot better than buying an animal just because it's a purebred.” 

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