Hello... my name is Gene. My story didn't start in a warm place. I was found outside, badly injured, trying to keep going even when everything hurt. A kind animal control officer saw me and knew I needed more help than the street could offer. That's how I found my way to Saved by Zade, where the next chapter of my life quietly began. The humans there took a careful look at me and got to work. My teeth were broken and painful, so they removed the ones that were hurting me. My front leg was too badly injured to save, so it had to be amputated. It sounds like a lot, and it was. But here's the important part. I made it through. I healed. I learned how to balance again. I discovered that life can still be soft. Now I'm learning something even bigger. Trust. I'm shy. Loud noises still make me freeze. Sudden movements make me pause and think. But when things are quiet and gentle, I lean in. I love to cuddle. Truly love it. The kind where we curl up together, the room is calm, and the world feels small and safe. Want to climb into bed and binge watch a show? I'm your guy. I'll tuck in beside you, warm and steady, purring low like a comforting soundtrack. Dogs scare me, so I'd prefer a home without them. They may have been what injured me. The humans say they'll never know for sure, and honestly, I don't want to dwell on it. The past is behind me. I'm focused on what's ahead. Soft blankets. Quiet nights. A person who understands that bravery sometimes looks like taking one careful step at a time. I have beautiful orange fur and a deep, rumbling purr that only comes out when I feel safe. It's my way of saying I trust you. I'm home. I'm okay. I'm Gene. A little shy. Very resilient. Still healing in my heart, but determined to love again. I'm ready for my next chapter. I hope it's with you. [adoptions@savedbyzade.com]