NEW YORK – Meet Hazel, a senior dog with the heart of a puppy.
The 8-year-old pooch is currently staying with Animal Care Centers of NYC and he's Patch's Pet of the Week, a regular feature aimed at helping find homes for dogs, cats and rabbits.
Now it's time to meet our star of the week:
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Hazel's a bit of a goofball who loves chasing balls and is happier hanging with the humans than other dogs, according to an ACC volunteer. At her last home she was comfortable living with children and with a cat, which was her best friend.
Only two things make her unhappy, the volunteer says: when she's made to take a bath and when humans touch her food.
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If you're interested in adopting Hazel, check out her page on the ACC website.
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