The Man Who Wasn't a Cat Person

When Lex bought his new house in Michigan, he claimed he wasn't a cat person. But fate had other plans when an abandoned cat kept hanging around his backyard. The area was known for its stray and feral cat population, but there was something special about this timid furball.

First Signs of Friendship

Lex noticed this particular cat looked hungrier and more shy than the others in the neighborhood. After keeping an eye on the feline visitor for a while, he decided to put out some cat food. But Lex was clear with himself - he wasn't trying to get a new pet. He just didn't want the animal to go hungry.

Building a Winter Home

Ten months passed with this casual feeding arrangement. When winter approached, Lex's concern grew. He didn't want his furry visitor to suffer in the cold Michigan weather. Taking matters into his own hands, Lex built an insulated outdoor house complete with a shingled roof. Within just one day, the cat - now named Cinnabon - crawled inside and curled up for a cozy cat nap.

The Indoor Invitation

As temperatures continued to drop, Lex decided to take his care for Cinnabon a step further. He began trying to coax the shy cat indoors - strictly to keep him warm, of course. Progress came slowly but surely.

First, Cinnabon accepted treats from Lex's hand - a major milestone in trust. Then came the big moment: Cinnabon took his first steps inside Lex's house. This breakthrough happened about a year after Lex first moved in and spotted the stray cat. For a feline who used to run away if he even saw Lex through a window, this was enormous progress.

Two Peas in a Pod

Whether or not Lex wanted to admit it at this point, Cinnabon had completely won him over. The evidence was clear when Lex changed all his social media channel names to "Lex and Cinnabon."

The man who once claimed not to be a cat person now shares his home with his formerly homeless friend. Their story shows how patience and kindness can build trust and create unexpected friendships. What started as putting out food for a hungry stray turned into a heartwarming bond between human and cat.

Today, despite all his initial protests, Lex and Cinnabon are truly inseparable - two peas in a pod.