'Since I am feeding this cat, I am obligated to get him a house'. Now that is a man of honor.

"I am not a cat person. I feed him, built him a house that I insulated with blankets, pet him, and lure him into the house. But I am not a cat person!" XD

I'm a servant to a stray cat for 8 years now. The best thing that ever happened to me

This man is an absolute saint. That cat is gorgeous!! Definitely made for each other

"You never choose a cat. A cat chooses you." Very true words.

"I'm not a cat person, and we're not keeping them." -My dad, just a week before agreeing to keep an entire litter of bonded siblings

It's crazy how he starts out real thin and then ended up becoming a big boy after he started getting fed. I'm glad

This makes me really miss Chester, a huge tom cat who just showed up at our rural house when my kids were little. He adopted us, would never come inside, but was very affectionate outdoors. He was territorial and a big time fighter, getting badly scratched up some nights. My wife would patch him up each time, and he would recover, and be just as lovable as ever. As ferocious as he was with other cats and with raccoons, he never scratched or bit anyone and allowed even small children to carry him around all over the yard. Greatest cat ever.

"Since I'm feeding this cat, I felt obligated to buy him a house". I think I'm gonna hang around that guy's porch and see what happens.

"I'm not a cat person" Everyone is a "cat person", they just haven't met the right cat yet.

This brought tears to my eyes. 35 years ago my step mother spent possibly as long, coaxing a very badly injured ginger cat, into, what my father called ‘the best cat’s home on Earth’. He had to have his tail removed, but was so fluffy he had ‘trousers’. If anyone came to stay he would disappear. Then, he’d crane his neck round the corner, and realise it was just the 3 of us. He would follow my father right the way round the garden. We had a circular path. Then my Dad would turn around and he’d follow him the other way. At 16-20 going on dates, he would follow me up the stairs in the dark. Then his eyes would blink as the light went on, and he would stay for a petting, just the right amount of time. My abiding memory is of him going to my bedroom door to be let out. When my Dad told me he’d died, a 20 year old man cried for a day. He was the best cat ever. Now 50 I am in floods of tears writing this. We had 5 or 6 years of his love and total appreciation. RIP Ginger

He was so skinny before, look at what a majestic chonk he is now!

Cinnabon is the king of the castle. They both have the cutest relationship now

"If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again." I have to agree, Cinnabon chose his person.

That cat let him touch his belly. MAJOR TRUST

I had a stray cat choose me..a black male cat. He was mostly an outdoor kitty, and a killing machine. Mice, chipmunks, rabbit, even chased a big hawk once. Til he got old and blind, then he was mostly indoor kitty but still went out to walk (blind) around his yard every day. He lived over 15 years and took a piece of my heart when he passed. ❤️ Best cat ever.

You're a really sweet man. The house you made him was so kind

This man is an angel! To see how skinny he was and how u started feeding him he gained weight and his coat came shining through! People who say they are not cat people have never experienced the true love and bond cats can offer! I'm so glad him and his cat are now soul mates it's so obvious!

wonderful idea to Let the cat have a choice Of indoor and outdoor. This guy is a great cat daddy.

Orange tabby's are the best , they are so intelligent, funny , sweet.

The cats like, "I'm done with these Michigan winters, I choose you and your warm house. Now love me." :-)

At the beginning he wasn't a cat person, he was just a GOOD person. He took care of another living being. The cat eventually realized that he was safe and trusted him. He prolly wud've done that for a bunny or any other docile animal. That's an adorable video.

I think it's such a sacred moment, when a frightened animal decides to trust you. Never let it down!

I remember when I found this guy's channel. A video of him feeding to-be-Cinnabon outside got recommended to me and I checked out his channel and it was mostly firearms videos, showcases and gun talks, something like that. And with the few occasional Cinnabon videos inbetween. As I checked back on his channel a while later I saw all the beautiful news about Cinnabon coming inside the house and generally being a good boi. Now it's mostly Cinnabon playtime and outside adventure videos and hardly any firearms stuff anymore. :D I still like to check the channel every few months and seeing that things seem to be going well for cat and owner and seeing the flood of all the cute petting/playing/feeding videos just melts my heart. Probably my favourite cat channel on YT because of the special history that they have (shy, almost feral Cinnabon and "not a cat person"-Lex).

I saw the thumbnail and was like..."Is that Cinnabon?!" Glad to see them getting some love!!! I love this cat and the channel!

I think cats and babies know who are the good people and who are the bad ones. Even if they are shy, keep pursuing them, and they will like you eventually (if you are a good person).

Man when he showed the cat laying inside his homemade house looking all snuggled and comfortable that melted my heart,I can imagine all them lonely nights of him sleeping in the open cold 🥺

im even tearing up seeing this, its so cool of that dude for doing what he did

I still get teary-eyed watching this, seeing the moment Cinnabon is first "home," even though I've been watching Lex & Cinnabon videos for years now.

there's just a different bond when you nurture a stray, the process of gaining their trust is just so much more satisfying than simply buying or adopting.

I love it when people help the vulnerable animals.

The moment he mentioned making him a home, the tears started pouring! I love this!!!!

Cinnabon was DYING when Lex saved him. Now, he and Lex have the sweetest relationship. Lex's parents treat him as a grandchild.

I'm not sure you even have to be a cat person to be a Cinnabon person! He's Just such a gorgeous cat

Thank you for being so kind to the cat

His patience is admirable.

I too was a “not a cat person” until I rescued a large male short hair that became my pet of a lifetime. I had him for ten years and miss him to this day. I’ve had other cats, but I find that cats have such unique personalities - I’ve never known any two cats to have the same personality - that when you make that connection it is truly life changing.

Absolutely! We were "Dog People" until a Kitty "Chose" us to be his Parents. Long Story Short, we have had a Cat Rescue for about 17 years now. It takes Dedication, but No Regrets. 😺

following them along since 5 years. I love cinabon and this wholesome story!!!

What a nice man.

It’s so funny when people say “I’m not a cat person” I swear all the cats around come by like “are you challenging me?”

Man you’re a rockstar. I love that you built him a house. Thank you.

So awesome to see his little face in the home u built for him. How lucky for both of u.

Such a beautiful quote! " You don't choose the cat, the cat chooses you" ❤

Cinnabon loves Lex so much now. Lex is now a catdad!😊 And he's one of the best catdad I seen.

I can recognize Lex’s voice without even reading the title. Nd Cinnabon baby’s face is unforgetable.. adorable❤️❤️

That cat definitely chose you! Good on you for taking him on...

I have a similar story...However, I already have two cats inside. The stray will cause catfights that I don't wish. He still lives outside in a cat house with a heating pad for cold weather. He has his two meals a day on time. Now the stray is gaining weight after a year. Happy Holidays, everyone, Dec 3, 2022.

Me: "'I'm not a cat person." Cue the skinny, scared, hungry stray who wandered into my yard, very much like this scenario. Fast forward three months later: My life is taken over by a sassy, sweet girl who never leaves my side. The house is inundated with cat trees, scratching posts, toys, balls and litter boxes. I'm awakened every morning with meows, rubs and purrs. When I leave the house, I try to sneak out so I don't have to see her sitting at the door watching me leave. I'm a cat person.

The view of the cat inside his little house, out there in the cold, but finally with his own little house - that was heart breaking/warming. It was so sweet. And watching the cat run around inside the house was so lovely. Lucky cat, lucky man. Both lovely.

I love the transformation of a stressed and scared stray into a confident and happy family member.

Thank you for giving this gorgeous kitty a safe and loving place to live. ❤

I can't believe Cinnabon was that skinny, now he's all fluffy, spoiled, and follow wherever Lex goes, lol.

Cinnabon loves his new home now

I love how he became healthy and well-covered with fat under your care. You are a good man. And a good carpenter. That house is amazing.

Love your patience and dedication mate. That cat really wanted a friend and to be treated right.

Hello Lex and Cinnabon, give my regards to Bean. Should be titled “Cat Tries To Befriend A Stray Guy For Over A Year”

A starved stray female orange tabby was the same and found me. When she finally let me pet her, she only wanted hugs and kisses from that day on. My best pet ever and I'll love her forever. 💕

That floofy poofy orange gremlin, sooo cute and heartwarming

"i Dont Want to Deny Him His Freedom Outside"....Very Thoughtful and Aware Person

Awww, what a beautiful fur baby. This cat came to the right place and he was very lucky to find this kind man. 💚

Cinnabon the best kitty.

The level of commitment to this cat is astounding for how much he attempted to get close to it and his efforts finally succeeded and the cat was so cute and as a fellow cat person with my cat being my face I approve and this is how she would act

You may not thing you're a cat person, but you do have a big heart.

My grandmother used have a cat that had just walked to her door. When she passed away my mother took him in for several more years. Sadly the cat passed away last week, because off cancer in his stomach.

I literally watch Cinnabon and Lex like every day dude. He posts daily about this cat he loves him so much

Thank you for taking the time to help 🙏

So touching! You are truly a kind and wonderful soul! Thank you for taking care of this sweet cat. Bless you.

This brings so much joy to my heart to see a cat once again adopt a human 🥰

You have no idea what you did to him. He will be happy to have you in his life, it's nice to see that you care for him nd give him freedom too. God bless you both 💖

"They say you never choose a cat, a cat chooses you" exactly, out of all the civilizations, cats chose the Egyptians because of their potential. That's why the Egyptians worshipped them, so they can be just as based as the felines. In my case I attract every creature regardless because I'm a real-life Disney princess

the sentence that "you never choose a cat, a cat chooses you" is so true. I live in my present house for 5 years. I remember coming first time there to see how the constuction goes, and seeing that cat for the first time as well. After a couple of months I finally moved to my house, and the cat started coming to me a few times a week. At first I didn't let him get inside, I only fed him outside with leftovers from my fridge. He wasn't scared or sth, I just didn't want to have an animal. Then he started coming to me few times a day, he just demanded food, and a loooot of pets. There was once a situation when this cat somehow sneaked through the door, when I wasn't looking, and without me knowing, stayed inside for a night. I was really suprised when I found him laying on my couch in the morning. I was suprised even more when I found out that him - a wild cat didn't pee anywhere, and didn't destroy anything. And since it was starting to be pretty cold outside, I decided to let the cat stay inside for nights. I bought him cat food, and a lot of toys. He loved them. And now - a few years later I am a very happy owner of a beautiful cat. I cannot imagine life without him. I still can't belive my luck that from hundreds of houses in the neighbourhood, he chose me. And I am so thankful to God for that.

This warms my heart so much because it’s how my little buddy Tito purrito came into my home 🥲💖 so happy for him and the kitters!

Man, I freaking love stories like this. So happy kitty has a home & a Papa now, & Papa admits his life is better because of it. I grew up a dog lover as my family always had dogs. I thought cats were cool but it never cross my mind to adopt a cat. Then after the Army, I fell in love with my roommate’s cat. Then I adopted one cat & then another. Now I cannot imagine a life with cats. I didn’t even realize that I wanted & needed a cat. Cats & dogs are gifts to humanity. They enrich our lives with endless amounts of love, laughs & joy. They make us happier & our lives better. They are one of the best things you can give to yourself or your family as they will bring so much to your life. 🐱 + 🐶 RULE!

Thanks for being so kind

Ah, Lex and Cinnabon: a cute & cuddly KZfaq standard for many years.

I remember watching his videos from back then and thinking oh it's only a matter of time. Cinnabon is such a little spoiled baby now and it makes me so happy to see him being loved and having a home. If you liked this video, please go check out their channel

I love people who help and care for animals. Thank You ! God Bless!

This morning video is a wonderful start to my day......thank you and hope everyone else has a great day too!

This is literally the cat from stray

Aren't we going to talk about how good was that cat house he built??

That was heartwarming

Twelve years ago, I found a kitten in the neighbour's yard and brought him home. My dad said: "Well, since he looks so thin, let's temporarily keep him". Twelve years later, he is still temporarily with us.

What a handsome boy Cinnabon is. Thank you to this gentleman for taking good care of him and giving Cinnabon a good Forever Home. You'll be welcomed in cat heaven with open arms :-)

I’ve subbed his channel for a long while now. It’s a real love story ❤️ Alex (Lex & Cinnabon 😻)

Love this story! I live in Northern Michigan and my last cat lived in the Manistee National Forest and was rescued in 2008. She lived a good long life - 15 years and was with me 8.5 of those years!!! Those red pines look like the Manistee National Forest. I love how he says this - "They say you never choose a cat, the cat chooses you." 🥰🥰🥰

The moment the cat knew he was allowed to choose this human he did. That's why everything went so fast so suddenly. Like "Oh, I didn't know this was an option! Cool."

"So I thought, since I'm feeding this cat, I felt obligated to get him a house." 😹😹😹 THIS IS HOW IT BEGINS!!! This is how these unassuming felines subtly and slyly come to own us, and take over our lives! You don't own a cat, a cat owns you (as literally any human who is the subject to a little king or queen feline can attest!)! Lol. Great story, and great little house he built, too!😻

We took care of a stray cat for 8 years before he dissappered. He was about 5 when he 1st showed up. We made sure he had food and water and a shelter or shelters. While we never could get his trust 100 percent as well as not being able to touch him or get him into the house, he was a part of our life. He would get dry food all the time and wet food only when we knew he was outside or saw him as there were other animals as well that ate the dry food. He would always be waiting on the deck for his food and he would eat it while we sat on the deck. Part of wished that we could have gotten him in the house during out winters but he was just to feral to want to come inside but we did the best we could and again he had 8 years of love in so many ways

So admirable 🍀 that you respected his freedom , the relationship that evolved is what it’s all about , helping each other, the cat needed help , and this man needed a new friend / a pet if you will , beautiful how that worked out 💪🏼

It clearly became Cinnabon’s house, there is cat’s stuff everywhere now 😁

This was so sweet, this guy is an absolute angel. There's just something about orange cats that tugs at the heart strings, with their big baby eyes. Thank you for loving him and giving him a warm and safe home.

Reminds me of my cat, a similar thing happened to me, but she went from not going out from under the sofa to being the most loving cat I have ever seen. I miss you madie

He looks super cute

Cinnabon - what a perfect kitty name. And yes, they chose us and I am so blessed that they did. I would certainly not be the person I am if they hadn’t.

I remember subscribing to him for awhile, hoping Cinnabon would one day go into this house and take shelter there, it took a long time but I cried happily when he finally came in :')

Love this man for being so wonderful to this adorable cat❤❤❤

So touching,lovely man

"I'm not a cat person". Famous last words!

Wasn’t a cat person. Wife brought home 2 kittens that where left in the snow (wife also isn’t a cat person) still have one of those cats 3 years later and I’m currently fostering 2 9 week old kittens that I bottlefed from 3 weeks and 3 7 week old kittens that lost their mum when they where 5 weeks old. One of the 5 week old kittens picked me and follows me everywhere so she’s already home.