A kitten left behind in a yard was taken in by a lonely pup. They mended each other in an extraordinary way.
Hazy and HopperYoloCountySPCA
Hopper, the cream tabby kitten, was just a few weeks old when he was found outside without his mom or siblings.
Left behind in a family's backyard, he was lonely and longed for a mother's care. When his finders brought him to Yolo County SPCA, they knew just the right foster family for him.
"He was a baby without a mom, but not for long," Yolo County SPCA shared.
Hopper was found in a backyard all aloneYoloCountySPCA
In a loving foster home, a dog named Hazy eagerly awaited Hopper's arrival.
Hazy came to the SPCA from a local shelter after she was found as a stray. "The staff quickly learned she was pregnant, and it wasn't long before she had her babies. Unfortunately, none of her babies survived, and Hazy was depressed and missed being a mom. She spent the first night in her foster home crying."
Hazy who lost her pups took the kitten in as her ownYoloCountySPCA
When she saw the new kitten and heard his cries, her eyes lit up, like a ray of sunshine brightening her world. "Hazy's foster mom offered to take Hopper in, and Hazy wasted no time to accept Hopper as her own."
The kitten was over the moon to have a mom doting on him. He instantly nuzzled into her belly, trying to nurse, and Hazy lovingly obliged.
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While Hopper was bottle-fed to meet his nutritional needs, he received constant attention from his adoring new momma, who was utterly smitten with him. "These two have become the cutest little family, and we are so happy we got to save them both."
Together, they began to heal from their past, mending each other's hearts. "Hazy has blossomed to be a fun-loving and affectionate little ball of energy, and Hopper is continuing to be a lively and happy kitten."
They share an inseparable bondYoloCountySPCA
Hazy treats Hopper like her own "son" and showers him with unconditional love. They are inseparable, like two peas in a pod.
"They spend all day playing and cuddling together, and it's pretty hard not to fall in love with their special bond. Hazy is fully grown and weighs about eight pounds. Hopper is still very much a baby and has lots of growing to do."
Hazy thinks of Hopper as her "son"YoloCountySPCA
Hazy thrives on being the center of attention and loves playing tag with Hopper. "She is quick to make herself cozy in your lap."
Hopper is bursting with orange-cat energy. He zooms around the house and gets into all sorts of mischief. He likes wrestling with Hazy, who matches his unbridled energy and tolerates all his antics.
They play and snuggle togetherYoloCountySPCA
After their playful adventures, Hopper curls up next to his canine momma, purring himself to sleep. They find comfort in each other and bring endless joy and laughter to their humans.
At night, the two best friends settle into their favorite spot in bed with their people, drifting off to sleep side by side.
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"While their stories both started with tragedy, they both have shown how resilient cats and dogs can be."
Hazy matches Hopper's unbridled energyMarsha via YoloCountySPCA
Thanks to Yolo County SPCA, Hopper and Hazy have found each other and will enjoy a lifetime of love together in their forever home.
Happy and lovedMarsha via YoloCountySPCA
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