Groot is a sweet, gentle, and shy boy who is still learning to feel confident in his surroundings. He often prefers to keep his distance when people first enter the room, but he is slowly coming out of his shell. Recently, he has started showing encouraging progress, he tolerated being held and even purred for the first time, and he has begun greeting his people in the morning by meowing for food. While he may hide or be timid at first in a new home, Groot is making steady progress and blossoms with patience and consistency. He is not highly playful when people are around, but he may play on his own when comfortable. Groot would do best in a calm, quiet home where he is given time to adjust at his own pace. A patient adopter and a friendly feline companion would likely help him continue to build confidence.