Click apply to start the adoption process. In the middle of chaos—amid barking, spinning, and constant noise—Highlander trembles. He doesn’t rush to the kennel door or beg to be noticed. Instead, he presses himself to the floor, shaking and wishing he could disappear. At just 2 years old, Highlander is heartworm negative and finds himself on the rescue list—not for bad behavior, but because he is utterly terrified. This gentle soul has become shut down in the overwhelming shelter environment. He pays no attention to the cats or the commotion around him. All he wants is to curl into a ball and melt into the concrete, seeking comfort. Highlander truly needs so little—a soft, quiet place, and someone kind enough to teach him that the world doesn’t have to be so frightening. Will you be his bridge as a foster, or offer him the sense of forever as an adopter? Give him the loving space and patient heart he deserves. Let's make it official, apply to adopt!