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30 Dads Who Absolutely Did Not Want Any Pets

Published: May 6, 2022 by Melinda Ramirez · This post may contain affiliate links

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Dads who definitely didn't want that pet but then ending up loving the pet more than anyone else is not a myth but an actual real thing. It's so heart-warming, and a little hilarious, to see dads who never wanted a pet suddenly become completely enchanted and obsessed by a new pet. Scroll down to see 30 dads who didn't want the pet but ended up becoming totally besotted with their beloved new pets and working very hard to give their new babies the best of everything.

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  • 1. It's been 4 years and this kitty loves her dad the most.
  • 2. He used to threaten divorce if any kittens were brought home, but now he loves his itty bitty kittens.
  • 3. He used to say he didn't want any kittens brought home, but now, he loves cuddling with them.
  • 4. He wasn't prepared to pick up after the dog or do any of his work but look at him now!
  • 5. He wanted the dog gone the moment lockdown was over, but during lockdown, the doggo really stole his heart.
  • 6. He loves his tiny little grandkitten so much.
  • 7. He wanted nothing to do with the cat initially, but now lets the kitty walk all over him. Sometimes literally.
  • 8. He didn't want the dog but now they snooze together.
  • 9. Dad said the dog wasn't a lap dog and needed to stay off the furniture. Looks like he's since changed his mind.
  • 10. Might not be his dog, but that is definitely the dog’s human!
  • 11. How awesome is this! And now doggo has his own bathtub!
  • 12. Cat: "I don't want to leave. Dad is best."
  • 13. His little smile means he owns this dad now.
  • 14. He finally decided that life was too short not to have a dog. Wise decision.
  • 15. Dad who didn't even want to feed the feral cat ended up not only feeding her but making her a heated cat house and setting up a camera to make sure she was safe.
  • 16. Grandpa is usually quite grumpy but has no problem holding up the kitten so she can look at what's going on in the neighbourhood.
  • 17. He went from not liking the dog much to never wanting to be parted from the dog.
  • 18. He didn't want the giant dog but he loves hugging the giant dog he didn't want and sing special little songs for the giant dog he didn't want.
  • 19. He used to be only a cat person but now he loves going to sleep at night with the dog and waking up with his sentient hair piece.
  • 20. He was initially annoyed that the puppy would get in the way so this was his brilliant solution.
  • 21. He never wanted cats before but now they watch at least one video a day together.
  • 22. Dad is lounging on the floor whilst the kitty is on the bed, doing its thing. No one wants to disturb a cat.
  • 23. 10 months ago, he didn't want the cat, but now they can't be separated.
  • 24. He was never a dog person but now he takes her sailing and everywhere he goes.
  • 25. He never ever wanted a dog but 4 days after the puppy turned up, she helped him recover from a stroke. Now they are inseparable.
  • 26. He used to really dislike nakey cats but now he loves giving skin to skin contact so the cat can fall asleep.
  • 27. He went so quickly from not wanting the cat to carrying her to her own room at night.
  • 28. He never let his kids have pets but now is obsessed with this cat. He put the kitty in this box and drags her around. He calls this "Kitty Express" and makes train noises.
  • 29. 5 years ago, he didn't even want dogs. But look at him now!
  • 30. Dad who didn't want a dog got this doggo his own bed and his own night lamp.

1. It's been 4 years and this kitty loves her dad the most.

black and white cat laying on a man's lap while he works on a silver laptop

Via u/goldenboing

2. He used to threaten divorce if any kittens were brought home, but now he loves his itty bitty kittens.

black and white kitten on an old man's shoulder

Via u/ddbogey

3. He used to say he didn't want any kittens brought home, but now, he loves cuddling with them.

brown black and white siamese kitten getting hugged by an old man

Via u/ddbogey

4. He wasn't prepared to pick up after the dog or do any of his work but look at him now!

brown white and black dog laying belly up on a white bed and getting petted by a man

Via u/bea2603

5. He wanted the dog gone the moment lockdown was over, but during lockdown, the doggo really stole his heart.

fluffy white and grey dog laying on a man laying down

Via u/ladyscarrlet

6. He loves his tiny little grandkitten so much.

grey tabby kitten laying on a man's chest while he sleeps

Via u/Far-Matter4792

7. He wanted nothing to do with the cat initially, but now lets the kitty walk all over him. Sometimes literally.

orange cat laying on a man's back

Via u/nervously-naive

8. He didn't want the dog but now they snooze together.

small westie sleeping on a sleeping man's lap on a brown sofa

Via u/OfriS13

9. Dad said the dog wasn't a lap dog and needed to stay off the furniture. Looks like he's since changed his mind.

small white and black wiry-haired dog being held by a man sitting on a brown chair

Via u/2muchtaurine

10. Might not be his dog, but that is definitely the dog’s human!

small white westie puppy laying on an old man's lap

Via u/laurathepakora

11. How awesome is this! And now doggo has his own bathtub!

2 photos of a man buying a large blue plastic tub and 1 photo of a brown dog standing in it with it filled partway with water

Via @Mireyadaa

12. Cat: "I don't want to leave. Dad is best."

2 photos of an old man holding a black and white cat like a baby

Via u/DragonpaladinAlaine

13. His little smile means he owns this dad now.

3 photos of an orange and white kitten laying on an old man's knee while he reads a book

Via u/lily_r_g

14. He finally decided that life was too short not to have a dog. Wise decision.

black and brown puppy held by an old woman with an old man next to her

Via u/therealmissfrizzle

15. Dad who didn't even want to feed the feral cat ended up not only feeding her but making her a heated cat house and setting up a camera to make sure she was safe.

black and white camera image of tabby cat sleeping

Via u/Missburr

16. Grandpa is usually quite grumpy but has no problem holding up the kitten so she can look at what's going on in the neighbourhood.

black orange and white cat being held up at a window by an old man
Via u/EricSaysHey
 
 

17. He went from not liking the dog much to never wanting to be parted from the dog.

brown dog laying on a seat in a vehicle and getting nuzzled by an old man
Via u/ikebrofloski
 
 

18. He didn't want the giant dog but he loves hugging the giant dog he didn't want and sing special little songs for the giant dog he didn't want.

brown dog sitting on floor getting hugged by a man laying on a bed
Via u/mischkazelenyy
 
 

19. He used to be only a cat person but now he loves going to sleep at night with the dog and waking up with his sentient hair piece.

brown poodle sleeping on a man's face on a bed
Via u/ebrambles
 
 

20. He was initially annoyed that the puppy would get in the way so this was his brilliant solution.

brown puppy in the pocket of a red apron a man is wearing in a kitchen
Via u/llaisney
 
 

21. He never wanted cats before but now they watch at least one video a day together.

grey tabby cat laying on a man's lap

Via u/SmyleGuy

22. Dad is lounging on the floor whilst the kitty is on the bed, doing its thing. No one wants to disturb a cat.

grey and white cat sleeping belly up on a bed while a man is laying belly down on a green mattress on the floor
Via u/meoconus
 
 

23. 10 months ago, he didn't want the cat, but now they can't be separated.

old man working on a laptop while cuddling an orange cat that's resting its head on his shoulder
Via u/pinche_whey
 
 

24. He was never a dog person but now he takes her sailing and everywhere he goes.

small fluffy white puppy being held by an old man by a boat
Via u/anniewolfe
 
 

25. He never ever wanted a dog but 4 days after the puppy turned up, she helped him recover from a stroke. Now they are inseparable.

small white puppy sleeping leaning against a sleeping ma
Via u/DreamersEyesOpen
 
 

26. He used to really dislike nakey cats but now he loves giving skin to skin contact so the cat can fall asleep.

sphinx cat sleeping inside a man's shirt while he's on his phone
Via u/literallyironic11
 
 

27. He went so quickly from not wanting the cat to carrying her to her own room at night.

white black and orange cat being held like a baby by an old man
Via u/laurieatari
 
 

28. He never let his kids have pets but now is obsessed with this cat. He put the kitty in this box and drags her around. He calls this "Kitty Express" and makes train noises.

white black and orange cat in a cardboard box and a man pulling it around
Via Reddit
 
 

29. 5 years ago, he didn't even want dogs. But look at him now!

white dog on a large dog house with a platform on top and a man standing next to it
Via @yagirlyarelli
 
 

30. Dad who didn't want a dog got this doggo his own bed and his own night lamp.

white dog sleeping on its own bed with its own night lamp

Via u/Shamancito

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