Hazel’s Story (1 of 3)
A couple weeks ago, we learned the secret origin of Olive. But where the heck did Hazel come from?
Hazel was actually the first cat that we got, and it wasn’t really planned at all. Meg and I had always liked cats, and while we were open to the idea of having one, we weren’t actively looking.
Then one day, we found out that someone who Meg’s Dad had worked with in the past was giving away all five of his cats. He had recently gotten married, and his new wife was not a fan of cats at all. To the point where all five had to go.
So we talked it over, and agreed that we’d take Hazel. It was pretty rough going at first. She had lived with her last owner and the other cats for ten years, and part of me felt terrible for taking her from them. But we knew that we could give here a good home (there was no crazy Olive in the picture yet).
So what happened next? Tune in next week to find out!
Why didn’t they work that out before they got married? When you adopt a pet you make a promise. She made him break that promise. I have to wonder how seriously she takes promises like “til death us do part”. I suspect she also tried to get him to dump his friends too. As far as I’m concerned anyone who says, “either the pets go or I do” should be shown the door immediately. A person like that is likely a control freak who doesn’t understand the give and take necessary to make a relationship work.
Yeah, I’m not sure of the exact details of the situation, but it was really sad to see. I couldn’t imagine having to give up a pet 🙁
Breaks my heart. This is such an emotional one. Well done! She was his favorite too so he wanted to make sure she went to someone he trusted.
Aw, thanks! 🙂
Hazel found a pair of mighty hearts! Lucky girl. That final panel is truly heart-wrenching, Matt, well done.
Thanks a lot, Mark – I appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Aww, poor cats. This is so sad =( I can’t imagine giving my dog to anyone for any reason.
At least Hazel got a wonderful home =)
Thanks a lot! We do our best 🙂