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16 Men Who Didn’t Want Pets But Now Can’t Be Apart From Them

Damjan
by Damjan
25 Feb 2020

Some people swear they do not want a pet, until one ends up in their home and quietly takes over the whole routine. That is exactly what happens in these photos, where dads who once rejected cats, dogs, chinchillas, rats, and everything in between suddenly become the biggest softies in the house.

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The stories are simple and funny: a parent says no, the family brings the animal home anyway, and then the bond grows fast. What starts as resistance turns into shared naps, grocery inspections, salmon handouts, and a lot of unexpected affection.

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By the end, it is hard to tell who adopted whom. Read on.

1. “My dad who ‘didn’t want a cat’ showing Lucas every item from his recent grocery trip because 'he wants to see what we’ve got.'

1. “My dad who ‘didn’t want a cat’ showing Lucas every item from his recent grocery trip because 'he wants to see what we’ve got.'
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2. “My dad was really sad when my sister and I moved out but categorically refused to get a dog. My mom got one anyway. This is them now.”

2. “My dad was really sad when my sister and I moved out but categorically refused to get a dog. My mom got one anyway. This is them now.”
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And that is usually how the resistance starts to crack.

3. “Just another dad surrounded by the pets he never wanted.”

3. “Just another dad surrounded by the pets he never wanted.”
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4. “No dogs allowed in bed. Exceptions were made.”

4. “No dogs allowed in bed. Exceptions were made.”
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5. “From a dad who did not want a pet to a pet who does not want a dad…”

5. “From a dad who did not want a pet to a pet who does not want a dad…”
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6. “Who does he think I am? His father? I think so.”

6. “Who does he think I am? His father? I think so.”
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The rules keep changing once the pet gets comfortable.

7. Dad: “No, I don’t want pets; who will take care of them when we’re on vacation?” Also Dad: *shares his salmon*

7. Dad: “No, I don’t want pets; who will take care of them when we’re on vacation?” Also Dad: *shares his salmon*
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16 Men Who Refused To Have Pets, But Now Can’t Live Without Them by Maria Vergara3474 As pet owners, it’s hard for us to imagine life without them. Pets bring so much joy into our lives and make us happier people. With that type of cuddly support always around, we don’t really understand how people don’t want that. Many people even declare that they never want to have a pet in their home. But as soon as these people let pets into their homes, they fall in love with them, and now they are inseparable. Not surprisingly, their bonds are strong and incredibly cute. We at Cats My Life want to make you feel happy, so we decided to share some photos of pets and their owners. These photos show that some people can’t resist an animal’s charm. They refused to have pets, but now they can’t live without them. 1. “My dad who ‘didn’t want a cat’ showing Lucas every item from his recent grocery trip because ‘he wants to see what we’ve got.’ 2. “My dad was really sad when my sister and I moved out but categorically refused to get a dog. My mom got one anyway. This is them now.” 3. “Just another dad surrounded by the pets he never wanted.” 4. “No dogs allowed in bed. Exceptions were made.” 5. “From a dad who did not want a pet to a pet who does not want a dad…” 6. “Who does he think I am? His father? I think so.” 7. Dad: “No, I don’t want pets; who will take care of them when we’re on vacation?” Also Dad: *shares his salmon* 8. “Why would you ever want a rodent in your house?” My dad said almost 4 years ago when we got our chinchilla. Now he takes every chance he gets to watch TV with her.

16 Men Who Refused To Have Pets, But Now Can’t Live Without Them by Maria Vergara3474 As pet owners, it’s hard for us to imagine life without them. Pets bring so much joy into our lives and make us happier people. With that type of cuddly support always around, we don’t really understand how people don’t want that. Many people even declare that they never want to have a pet in their home. But as soon as these people let pets into their homes, they fall in love with them, and now they are inseparable. Not surprisingly, their bonds are strong and incredibly cute. We at Cats My Life want to make you feel happy, so we decided to share some photos of pets and their owners. These photos show that some people can’t resist an animal’s charm. They refused to have pets, but now they can’t live without them. 1. “My dad who ‘didn’t want a cat’ showing Lucas every item from his recent grocery trip because ‘he wants to see what we’ve got.’ 2. “My dad was really sad when my sister and I moved out but categorically refused to get a dog. My mom got one anyway. This is them now.” 3. “Just another dad surrounded by the pets he never wanted.” 4. “No dogs allowed in bed. Exceptions were made.” 5. “From a dad who did not want a pet to a pet who does not want a dad…” 6. “Who does he think I am? His father? I think so.” 7. Dad: “No, I don’t want pets; who will take care of them when we’re on vacation?” Also Dad: *shares his salmon* 8. “Why would you ever want a rodent in your house?” My dad said almost 4 years ago when we got our chinchilla. Now he takes every chance he gets to watch TV with her.
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Even the skeptics end up with favorites.

Before anyone bans a dog from the bed, read these 46 candid pet warnings, like parrots outsmarting locks and ferrets raiding sock drawers.

9. “This is my ‘what do you want a cat for, I’m allergic?!’ friend. Now he runs around barking like a dog when the cat is bullied by other cats in the garden. So she waits for him until she hears his car.”

9. “This is my ‘what do you want a cat for, I’m allergic?!’ friend. Now he runs around barking like a dog when the cat is bullied by other cats in the garden. So she waits for him until she hears his car.”
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10. Dad: “I don’t want a pet, so stop pestering me about it.” Also Dad: “Please go on vacation so I can hang out with my grandson again.”

10. Dad: “I don’t want a pet, so stop pestering me about it.” Also Dad: “Please go on vacation so I can hang out with my grandson again.”
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11. “My dad had to cat-sit for me last week. He refuses to get another pet. The whole sunroom was converted into a cat playground when I came to pick him up.”

11. “My dad had to cat-sit for me last week. He refuses to get another pet. The whole sunroom was converted into a cat playground when I came to pick him up.”
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That is a pretty big upgrade for someone who said no at the start.

12. “I caught him hugging the giant dog he didn’t want. He was also singing the dog his own personal song.”

12. “I caught him hugging the giant dog he didn’t want. He was also singing the dog his own personal song.”
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13. “He refused to stand up because ‘she’d had a long day and needed the nap.’”

13. “He refused to stand up because ‘she’d had a long day and needed the nap.’”
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14. “From ‘it’s not a real dog’ to dancing together…”

14. “From ‘it’s not a real dog’ to dancing together…”
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15. “From ‘we don’t need a rat in the house’ to ‘don’t forget his pillow; the cart is too cold for him.’”

15. “From ‘we don’t need a rat in the house’ to ‘don’t forget his pillow; the cart is too cold for him.’”
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At this point, the pets clearly run the house.

16. “My dad reading the news with ‘that dog.’

16. “My dad reading the news with ‘that dog.’
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Wait until you see the dads who said “no pets allowed” and got “best friends forever” anyway in these 21 hilarious transformations.

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