It only took one gentle touch for me to melt—I’m Sage, and once I trust you, I’ll be your sweetest shadow asking for pets and affection. I may take a little time to come out of my shell, but when I do, you’ll see just how loving I really am. I was born on December 6, 2022, and I first came into rescue as a kitten with my brother. We were adopted together and very bonded, but after my owner went into assisted living, my brother was re-homed and I was left on my own for a while. It’s been a big change, and I’m still learning to feel safe again. You see, I am declawed and don't really have a way to protect myself (no wonder I am scared around other cats). I would do best in a home with not other animals. Dogs terrify me, and young kids would be far too overwhelming. A quiet home, maybe with calm older teens or just adults, would be the best place for me to blossom. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate declawed companion who just needs a little patience and a lot of love, I’d love the chance to be part of your family. My adoption fee is $75. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROS/Cat if you would like to meet me! We are a foster-based organization, and we need more fosters to help us save more animals! If you’re interested in saving lives just like the one you’re reading about, fill out a foster app here. To foster dogs: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/ROS/Dog To foster cats: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/ROS/Cat