This sweet one-year-old boy has had a tough start, and right now, he's feeling a little shut down by the world. He’s not quite ready to seek out affection, but he’s made it clear to us — there's a loving heart in there, just waiting for the right person to help it shine. He allows us to hold and love on him, even if only for short moments, and while he doesn’t yet initiate pets, he accepts them quietly — a small but meaningful sign of trust beginning to form.What he needs most is patience, love, and a stress-free home where he can settle in at his own pace. We believe, with all our hearts, that once he feels safe and secure, he’ll blossom into the affectionate, lovable cat he’s meant to be.If you’re someone who believes in second chances and the quiet magic of watching a shy soul come out of their shell, this boy is waiting for you.Adoptable cats/kittens are spayed/neutered, started on core vaccines per shelter protocols, microchipped, FIV/FeLV tested, and started on monthly preventatives. Adoptions hours (no appointment needed) are M/T/W/F 10 am - 12:30 pm and 2 pm -4 pm; TH 10 am -12:30 pm and 2 pm -6:30 pm, and SAT 9 am -1 pm. To schedule an appointment outside of those hours, and/or to learn more information regarding a particular animal, please call the Feline Department at 410-848-4810 ext 822. If no one answers, please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number, and the call will be returned by end of business Monday - Friday. Adopters can prepare for their visit by being 21 years of age or older, having permission from their landlord to bring a new pet into their household, having some form of ID that shows their current address, and by bringing a suitable carrier to take their new companion home in. The adoption fee can be paid using cash, debit or credit and is based on age: Cats 1 year and younger are $75; cats 2 years to 7 years are $50; and 8 years and older are $25.