She Went To Her Local Shelter
Living in Wisconsin, Hadley visited her local animal shelter at the Door County Campus to see what cats were available for adoption. She felt that she was ready to bring a new pet home, but knew she had to find the right cat for her.

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Walking down the row of cats, she came across two kittens. When she saw the tabby kitten, her eyes lit up. He reminded Hadley of her beloved cat.