Meet Giles, a sweet soul who’s learning to be brave despite a challenging start!
This gentle giant (13 pounds of love!) may be shy at first, but with time and patience, he’s blossoming into a confident companion. Even at his most fearful, he’s never been aggressive—just a nervous boy expressing his anxiety through hissing when scared.
Two months later, while he still occasionally hisses and hides under the couch when startled, these nervous moments are becoming fewer and farther between as his confidence grows
A true foodie at heart! This big boy absolutely adores his treats—with Friskies mix and Churu being his absolute favorites—which have been key in helping him build trust and courage.
Visitors make him nervous (he’s still working on trusting new people!), but with his regular humans, he’s transformed into quite the lovebug
Once comfortable, he’s incredibly affectionate! His favorite thing is rolling on his back for endless belly scratches
Will melt your heart by cuddling up in your arms and resting his little head on your chest for some quality bonding time
Has definite toy preferences: mice are his treasured playthings, but he’s still a bit wary of feathers and noisy toys.
Would thrive in a calm, quiet home without young children, and with patient humans who understand that building trust takes time
If you’re looking for a gentle, intelligent companion who’ll reward your patience with endless love and cuddles (and appreciate your treat-giving skills!)—and understand that his journey to confidence is still a work in progress—Giles could be your perfect match!
Giles’ CCAR ID# is S24-185
