There’s something about dads and their insistence on not wanting a pet. They’re absolutely adamant that they don’t want one but then later end up inevitably becoming the best of friends with said pet. You might hear excuses from a dad such as “pets are too messy,” or “we don’t have room in the house,” but somehow, the other members in the family always end up getting their way. And then the minute that our dads actually spend some quality bonding time with our pets, they become instantly inseparable.
There’s just no bond quite like the one between a dad and his pet, and to prove it to you, here are 50 dads who claimed they didn’t want a pet in their lives.
1. This dad said he didn’t want a dog, now he made an epic dog house for their pet
It’s funny how sometimes, your dad repeatedly tells you he doesn’t want a dog. This particular dad said those words over and over again to his family. Five years later, that same dad constructed a cool wooden house for Kimba their dog. It even has a mini rooftop terrace for the dog to enjoy.
Dad 5 years ago: no dogs!!
My dad now: pic.twitter.com/d4bVwZsKn5
— 𝒫𝓇𝒾𝓃𝒸𝒾𝓅𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒶 🤍 (@yagirlyarelli) December 25, 2018
2. Dad hugs and sings to the dog he once did not approve of
Dad didn’t want to keep this dog at home but here is a photo of this same man hugging the dog. Redditor mischkazelenyy even claimed that her husband was singing songs to the dog while wrapping his arms around him. What a wholesome moment for them.
3. All aboard the Kitty Express!
Our uptight dad could get serious when making decisions. However, when this man met his first cat, he turned back into a playful child fascinated by the cat’s presence. This is him playing with his cat by pulling a box and yelling “Kitty Express.”
4. From “We can’t keep it” to “You can’t take her away from me” dad
This dad said that they couldn’t keep a cat inside the house. As it turned out, when the family finally got a cat, this dad has been letting him sleep on his shoulders while working. It’s as if he transformed into a dad who doesn’t want anyone to get anywhere near him and his cat.
5. Dad shows cat all of the family’s belongings
Another dad who claims he doesn’t want to keep a pet. Well, like any of these dads here, this dad welcomes a cat into his life and lets it change him. Now, look at him introducing their cat to every household item that they own.
my dad who “didn’t want a cat” showing Lucas every item of the weekly shop because “he wants to see what we’ve got” pic.twitter.com/Uka5eccZZm
— ruby🦎 (@roobeekeane) December 11, 2019
6. Dad and puppy going on adventures
This dad never had a dog in his life. When the family finally got one, they found out how much a single puppy could transform their dad’s life. This dad loves taking Yuki (their dog) on their silly and simple outdoor adventures.
7. Dad endures a stroke and this puppy helped him through it
This particular dad was once insistent about not having a pet. One day, the family brought an innocent puppy home. Although the puppy initially didn’t change how the dad felt about dogs, his attitude changed after four days when the puppy helped that man recover from a stroke.
8. Adorable dad swaps bed with his now-feline best friend
The dad that once told his family, “No animals allowed in this house!” was found by his family sleeping on the cat’s bed while the cat was comfortably sleeping on the dad’s bed. It was hilarious how things ironically turned out after the heated discussion of taking care of a cat at home.
9. He refused to get a pet because he might just get in his way, now he has a way to carry the puppy around
This man opposed the idea of getting a dog since ‘he might accidentally step on the dog.’ After getting a small pup, this man found a clever way to bring him around the kitchen without getting bothered.
10. Dad does not want to let go of his child’s cat
This particular dad has created a special bond with the family’s cat even though he once told them that they are going to take the cat when they leave home. When it was time for his daughter to move out, he asked her whether she’s going to take the cat with her. Luckily for the dad, her daughter left the cat with him.
11. Watch how these two enjoy reading time together
This dad once told his family, “We’re not keeping the cat.” After what he said, they just found him and the cat one day spending their leisure time together. As the dad silently read his book, the ginger cat also enjoyed a peaceful nap on his dad’s thighs.
12. A sweet reunion of a dad and his beloved Doc Brown
This dad referred to their first dog rudely as “that brown dog.” Over time, it changed into “Mr. Brown,” and finally, he called the dog as “Doc Brown.” He even wants to let Doc Brown stay with him when his son moved out. Six months later, Reddit user ikebrofloski visited his dad at home and documented his dad and Doc Brown’s sweet reunion.
13. This is what his family wakes up to everyday
This particular dad claims that he was more of a cat person than a dog person. However, that changed when the family got a dog. At first, he set some rules and wouldn’t allow the dog on the bed or furniture. Days later, the family found him sleeping with the dog like this on the bed.
14. Dad is this Sphynx cat’s natural warmer
Some people don’t like Sphynx cats since they look like a literal flesh bag of bones. However, over time, owners often fall in love with these unique cats. Just like this cat owner, whose cat is now using his fur-dad’s body as a source of warmth.
15. They have been going on so many adventures together
“I don’t want that dang cat!” is what almost every dad says when talking about getting one. But it’s amazing how everything changes so quickly after finally having a cat at home. This dad carries his adorable cat to bed every night and they both seem to love it.
16. He says that he doesn’t love the cat, but his wife sees them sleep together on the couch all the time
In another episode of “Dad who doesn’t like cats,” Redditor kipperkins shared a photo of his dad napping with their cat on the couch. Kipperkins claimed that her husband refused to let her get a kitty for a long time, and despite that, she caught her husband napping together with the cat. Now, he continues to deny that likes the cat.
17. This dad who hates cat finally gets one and refers to it as “the weirdest dog”
Redditor southernfriedcrazy has a husband who hated cats his whole life. One day, they found an abandoned kitty and the wife even argued with her husband to bring the cat home. The name of the cat was Crookshanks and the poster’s husband refers to him as “the weirdest dog he’s ever had.”
18. “This is you,” says dad while showing a picture to a dog he once refused to get
Some dads will tell themselves and the whole family that they don’t like having a pet at home. Well, after months of this dad putting his foot down when a dog comes up in a conversation, they finally got one. This is him now, showing the dog an exact drawing of him.
19. Dad could not get ahold of his feelings after this little pupper sat on his lap
The only thing that would make uptight dads change their minds about dogs is having one. This dad broke down and cried in the shelter after a puppy sat on his lap. After visiting the shelter, they decided on taking the puppy with them home.
20. Sweet dad lets his wife get a dog and never regrets it
After their last dog passed away several years ago, their dad told the family to never get a dog again. However, several months later, the family decided to get another dachshund because he realized “life is too short not to try to make his wife [her] smile every day.” Look at how happy they are now.
21. This dad lets this adorable pupper invade their lives and even his personal space
The first time they got this dog, the dad said he didn’t want the dog anywhere around his car or his bed. Months later, this dog has free range of the man’s personal space and he has no problems with it. Look at them peacefully napping together.
22. Dad who hated cats climbs walls just to reach cat and give him a kiss
This dad claimed to hate cats but not until they got one. The house has tricky ledges and heights but it was not a problem for the cat. Now, this same dad tries to parkour around the house just to kiss his kitty on the forehead.
23. Look at how this dad cuddles the family’s French bulldog
This dad hugs his black French bully puppy like this, and it’s hard to believe this dad didn’t want a dog. The family is just ecstatic to see them hang out well together. With this much sweetness, this French bully might have even considered his dad to be his best friend by now.
24. Dad denies responsibility when the family decided to get a new dog, this is him now
This dad let his family know that he doesn’t want to be part of anything if they went and got a puppy. Months after having the dog, the man was all over the dog. That same man was even the first one to comfort the dog during their first visit to the vet.
25. This dad refuses to get another dog but look at how they spoon together
It’s hilarious looking at these two fellas spooning each other knowing that this certain dad once hated dogs. Now, this is how they cuddle each other on the couch while watching a TV show or just trying to take a nap together.
26. Grumpy dad who swears not to love a cat now has one he raises to the window so that he can see
This grumpy dad probably did not want a cat but it all changed when they had one. Now, you could see him taking the cat and raising him to a high window so she could look outside with him. It is both the hilarious and the sweetest thing you would ever see.
27. The dress was supposed to be for this dad’s first granddaughter but it ended up being for the dog
This dad saves up an outgrown little dress for his first granddaughter. However, the dress ended up being worn by a little dog they got. The dad himself put the dress on the dog and he was so happy holding the dog up.
28. Dad wants a bed for his dog after years of claiming he doesn’t want a dog
“I don’t want a dog!” is what this dad said before they welcomed Gaston into their lives. When they finally had Gaston, that dad made a special bed and a tiny night table for him. If that’s not love, I have no idea what is.
29. Dad who once disliked having a dog now gets their dog a personal pool
Pets could be a hassle and this dad once strongly thought the same. However, he realized how fun it is to have one around the house. One day, this man went all the way to the store just to get a personal pool for his dog to enjoy.
Mi papá: no quiero perros en esta casa Also mi papá: pic.twitter.com/3DIYz8liq0
— mireya ☀️ (@Mireyadaa) August 29, 2018
30. Just hours after deciding not to get a dog, this is what this dad’s family saw
The family visited a shelter and saw a baby French bully on the way. However, this dad insisted on not getting one that same day. Hours later, they found him carrying the puppy with his hands and he looks at it so proudly.
31. “I don’t want a dog.” A few moments later…
This is another typical dad saying he does not want a dog. At the end of the day, you would see them hugging each other as friends who have not met each other for years. They are just too sweet together.
32. This dad has the most adorable pastime with his cat
This one dad insisted on not wanting cats because he can’t even pet them. When the family finally got one, this dad had a hilarious way of spending quality time with the cat. The cat was named Luna, and during break time with her dad, they watch cat videos together.
33. An anti-cat person before now gives his wife a lecture about how to pet each cat
This dad lectures his wife on how differently each of their fat cats loves to be pet. Ironically, before getting cats, this man was never a cat person. Now that they have cats, he just magically transforms into a cat expert.
34. Dad was grumpy the first time the family got the cat but ended up spoiling him
As the family decided on getting the cat, this dad yelled at them furiously. If the family insisted on keeping the cat, he said that he will not held responsible in any way and the cat should stay away from the furniture. Days later, the family was surprised to see their dad with the cat on his lap while reading.
35.This dad and his first cat enjoying the fall fire together
It’s hilarious watching this dad pushing a stroller with his cat inside it so they could enjoy watching the fire together. Even though this dad took several years to agree to his children having their first cat, it’s so wonderful to see how that same cat transformed him.
36. Complaining dad just wants to make his kid jealous with his cat
This dad always complains to his son about Remus, the family’s cat, sitting on his lap anytime he sits down. However, this time, he finally caught a glimpse of his daughter’s jealous reaction as he complains about Remus. This picture is his very reaction upon knowing that his daughter was jealous of him with Remus.
37. This is the look of a dad who never wanted to have a dog
This particular dad claims that he never wanted a dog until he got one. Steve Dinglasa shared a photograph of him with his dog on Facebook. From the look of their faces, they are happy having each other.
38. This dad quietly takes a nap together with a dog he once strongly opposed getting
Another captured moment of a ‘I-don’t-want-a-dog’ dad proving himself wrong. He may have at first despised the idea of the family has one, but eventually, this dog magically shifted his thoughts about having pets. Now, the dad and this puppy are having naps like these on the couch.
39. Look how close this dad is with the family’s dog
There are dads out there who look like the uptight dad but become soft when an adorable dog came into their lives. This is probably the case with this dad. No pandemic can stop these two from loving each other.
40. This is what a dad who claims to hate dogs looks like during road trips
Karina Sancho shows us a photo of his dad cuddling with their dog while driving on the road. This dad once said he doesn’t want to get a dog, but look at how he is keeping him close to him on his car seat. Hopefully, he didn’t let the dog distract him from driving well.
41. Dad told family he doesn’t want another dog but now they have matching PJs
Dogs are quite a handful and having one is enough for most families. This family wanted to get another dog, but their father wouldn’t allow it. Despite all that, they ended getting one, and that same dad and their new dog wore matching pajamas on Christmas.
My dad didn’t want a second dog. Now they have matching pjs pic.twitter.com/TAaiicSafu
— habakkuk (@hayden_cathey) March 4, 2019
42. Cat person cuddling with his new best friend – a dog
This man complains about having a dog since he has loved cats his whole life. However, all of that changed when his wife brought in a new dog for the family. Now, the man can’t even sleep without the dog as his new cuddle buddy.
43. This dad who said he doesn’t want pets comforts a scared dog during their vet visit
Just like little children, some pets get anxious and agitated during their first vet visit. Fortunately for this dog, he has a fur-dad who comforted him during his first vet visit. Fun fact about the fur-dad, he once opposed having a dog.
44. Dad takes vacation with his cat
This dad bugs his children by asking when they would take another vacation so he would know when he could have time with his new best friend – his children’s cat. Although years ago, he was the one wanting his kids to stop pestering him about getting a pet. How the tides have turned.