Did I save the best for last? Absolutely not - all our cats are the best. I did save Hazel for last, as she is the last cat that Gene mentioned he would be "ok" taking in. Hazel is a calico - so she's a mix of all the colors: Black, white, orange, brown. She is adorable beyond words.
While Gene may deny he said he would take her in - his words were if there's a calico in this litter I would be interested....low and behold there was a calico along with a few other standard cats. Gene ultimately named Hazel (I believe he had a name picked before he knew for sure there was even a calico to be had!)
Much like her siblings she is a little shy and skittish, I'm really hoping they all grow out of that phase - I'm used to cats who are more needy for pets and cuddles. Hazel will cuddle and let you pet her, just once you are situated and not really moving. Her favorite spot to eat wet food is on the stairs, where she is half hidden by the wall, and can hear everything. I'm not sure what it is about those steps, but lots of our cats prefer to eat there. Hello tripping hazard!
Hazel loves to watch me crochet or work on projects at night when I watch TV. My wind down time before bed has become her wind up time. We watch TV for an hour or so before I go upstairs for bed. Once I get in bed she climbs in, walks around, makes biscuits and finally settles down on my shoulder or next to my side. If we don't have TV craft time, she doesn't come to bed with me. Guess she needs that time to feel comfortable with me. She has a tendency to walk back and forth from Gene to me, which bothers him to no end as she won't just lay down.
She has claimed the window behind our bed as hers. She spends most afternoon's laying in the window, hidden behind the curtain. It does have a great view for cats - shaded, with just the right amount of sun coming in. Tree branches that allow the birds & squirrels to entertain her. Best of all, she has all the quiet time she wants! When she's not chilling in the window, she naps on the chair next to Gene's desk while he works.
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