The tiny orphaned kitten arrived at the Front Street Shelter, where she found the perfect human Haley Waugh, who works for the organization.

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"One of my coworkers walked over and held a kitten up in front of me," Haley says. "She gently placed the delicate baby into the front pocket of my overall, and the kitten snugged right in."

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Haley smiled and immediately felt relieved. She knew she was taking the baby in, at least temporarily, until the little one got stronger. The kitten was named Lavender.

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Lavender was very small for her age. The first day after her rescue, she acted wary until she got to know Haley better. The hissing changed to purring.

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As the kitten grew up, she'd become much bolder. Lavender enjoyed exploring every corner of the house and following Haley and her husband.

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Even though Lavender was the smallest pet in the house, she was very active.

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With each day, Haley fell more and more in love with the kitten. And one day she realized she just couldn't part with Lavender.

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Hayley wasn't planning on taking in any more pets, but the tiny kitten has changed her plans.

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