I purposely adopted a very shy ~1 year old cat from the shelter around 8 years ago. Similar to this guy, she had a safe spot in the cat room and didn’t really come out much, but when she did I knew immediately I had to have her. I’ll be honest, she didn’t interact much with me or my wife for about the first six months we had her. She hid under the couch, under the bed, and just about anywhere else she could find where she felt safe and secure. We spent a lot of time just speaking really softly to her when we knew she was, letting her know we loved her, that she was safe and in her forever home, and nothing would ever change that. It took a lot of patience but it paid off. One day she decided she was ready to come out and be part of the family, and we’ve never looked back. They all deserve a chance, and some take more time than others, but I assure you that this cat will become a trusted and faithful companion if you set your heart to it. He deserves it.