17 Stories About Mothers Who Said They Hated The Idea Of Having Pets But Were Quick To Change Their Minds
Some mothers draw a hard line when pets enter the picture, especially when they think about the mess, the noise, and the extra responsibility. But in these stories, that line did not last long.
From cats and dogs to tiny puppies and spoiled grandkids of the furry kind, each family found out that a pet can change everything once it settles into the home. The moms in these stories started out skeptical, then slowly became the ones making blankets, worrying over paw prints, and sneaking in extra cuddles.
By the end, the pets were no longer the problem, they were the favorite part. Read on.
1. "She never wanted cats because she claimed to be 'extremely allergic' to them until Cleo came into our lives."
2. "After telling me she wouldn’t take care of the dog, my mom made him this little tent to keep him warm."
That changed faster than anyone expected.
3. "When I lived with my mom, she was very serious about saying no to the idea of having a pet. Now, when I visit her with my dog, they cuddle up all the time."
4. "Okay, but he can’t get on the couch."
5. "My mom and the kitten she didn’t want."
That rule did not last long.
6. "HE’S NOT ALLOWED TO GET ON THE COUCH!"
7. "Not only did she not want a pet inside the house, but she didn’t allow him on the furniture either. Now it seems that she cares more about him than she does about me."
8. "At first, my mom was worried that Lulu was a mix of pit bull and another breed. Now, she refers to herself as Lulu’s 'best grandmother.' Lulu is very spoiled."
She went from cautious to completely smitten.
Also, this is similar to the cat dad who demanded mom get rid of her dog to live in his house.
9. "Four years ago, my mom said, 'If we get another puppy, it WON’T be my puppy. It’ll be YOUR puppy, and I won’t take care of it.' Now, the puppy is her baby, and he has to sit on her lap every time they ride in the car."
10. "Growing up, I always knew my mom was one of those people who yelled at pets. But now, she’s the first one to worry if our cat gets sick."
11. "'Why do you want another dog?' my mom would say. Now, she’s asking me if I’m going to bring him when I visit her."
Once the bond was there, there was no going back.
12. "Grandma: 'Dogs are dirty and should only be raised outside!' Also Grandma: 'Do you want to come in? Let me wash your paws so you can enter.'"
13. "My mother-in-law fondles my dog’s paw because she’s worried that he’s depressed, but what she doesn’t know is that he goes to doggy daycare, has three beds, and goes to the park almost every day."
14. "My mom hated dogs because one bit her when she was little, but now she treats our dog as if he were her own son."
15. "Grandma said, 'No more pets,' until Lucy came home."
Now the family knows exactly who the favorite is.
16. "My mom was reluctant to take care of my dogs while I was on vacation. She didn’t want anyone else to do it, though. Afterward, I received this pic."
17. "My mom: 'Why do you want another dog?!'"
Somehow, the pets always win.
Want the other side of the “prioritizing dogs over the baby” fight, see mom who kept three family dogs despite her son’s allergy.
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