It Was A Safe Place For Him
At the rescue center, he did not feel any need to worry for his safety. Kahn became so strong that they had to make a staircase out of cinder blocks so that he could go to his shelter comfortably. He must have been happy to have so much more space than he was used to. His small cage had nothing on this!
A Lion Needs His Pride
He must have been looking for a companion to play with. You see, lions are social animals that would much rather live in packs. Kahn and Sheila had been away from their peers for such a long time, which was not good for them. It must be why they bonded in no time at all. He had a great effect on her too.