Meet Jerry, a handsome brown-and-white tabby from Los Angeles with the kind of sweet face that makes it very easy to root for him. Right now, Jerry is a shy boy who is still adjusting to a lot of life’s recent changes, and he seems to be taking it all in one careful step at a time. There is something especially endearing about a cat like Jerry, the quiet observer, the gentle soul, the one who is not trying to impress everyone all at once because he is busy figuring out where he feels safe.

But underneath that cautious first impression is a very sweet boy who simply needs a little patience and kindness as he settles in. Jerry is looking for a home that understands that some cats do not arrive with instant confidence, they arrive with potential, soft hearts and a real chance to blossom. Give Jerry a little time and he may show you that the shy ones often end up being the most rewarding of all.