Bf: No, we can’t get a cat, I’m allergic and getting cat hair in my food would be the bane of my existence. Also bf: insists on celebrating his and the cat’s birthday on the same day3yr ⋅ T-Roxanasaurus ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I’m allergic to cats.” My boyfriend succumbed to the side effects of my boy. 😻😹4yr ⋅ OfficiOnline ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
July 2019, my wife came home with him excitedly shouting Look, now our other cat has a friend! I was livid. March 2022, he follows me around chirping all day and I can't imagine life without him.2yr ⋅ OhOkayFairEnough ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
From “We can’t have a cat because of my allergies” to “I don’t want to move him”4yr ⋅ howtheturntables07 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Never allowed to have pets my whole life. Then we got a zoo and his favorite part of the day is giving them treats4yr ⋅ lickydipper_69 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He still complains about the cat occasionally, but sometimes I can hear him sweet talking to him and responding to his meows when he thinks nobody is around2yr ⋅ Professional_Gur4811 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
2 years ago, my dad swore he didn't want a dog in the house. Now, he shares his cereal with her every morning.3yr ⋅ annualgoat ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad, who would walk out the door if we ever brought a pet home, sharing a blanket with Pearl because the floor is too cold4yr ⋅ krncrds ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad didn’t want a cat- now it has a bed in the kitchen so it “doesn’t get lonely” while he cooks.2yr ⋅ SaraSaysNope ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He said he didn't want two kittens and especially not a tabby as we'd just lost a tabby. This is kitten number two.5yr ⋅ turtlesallteway ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Caught my boyfriend with the dog. He’s apparently “not a pet person”.4yr ⋅ bookwithnowords ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
This is a follow up to a previous post. I finally got the little guy to snuggle with me instead of dad.2yr ⋅ angryclam1313 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Parents only got our cats because I was depressed at that time and had been asking for years. When I moved out I couldn’t take them with me because ‘in your apartment they wouldn’t be as happy as our house is way bigger’4yr ⋅ kirschblossom ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“But Puppies are so needy!” Said the dude dying for her attention3yr ⋅ crappybeerlover ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
we're not ready for another dog, we *already* have a cat... (Reluctant love to the cat)1yr ⋅ Reyalta ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
1000% Did not want this little monster.. But couldn't live without him now.3yr ⋅ LordHamish ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I don’t want a second dog but whatever, you already decided. Do whatever you want.” Weeks later, they lovingly gaze into each other’s eyes.4yr ⋅ -colette- ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I begged him for a cat for years and he finally (very reluctantly) caved but insisted that there was no way he was ever allowed in the bed4yr ⋅ nopuffinplease ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad didn’t want a dog so we never got a dog (I’m 35 and bitter). My sister talked my parents into it last year. Dad picked Auggie up from doggie daycare today. Guess who’s art made it up on the fridge tonight!4yr ⋅ bigredandthesteve ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad came to visit, he hates dogs - within 24 hours napping with my boy on the sofa10mo ⋅ aykevin ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I don't wants cats here, said dad helping cat to catch mosquitoes4yr ⋅ kk_katchadourian ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I don’t want a dog. You’re gonna have to take care of it!” “She’s gonna be too big” - This was one week after we got her. Now she cries whenever he comes home from work.4yr ⋅ Indo_X ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad has been pacing all day saying where's my package?!?! This was the package he was waiting for lol4yr ⋅ valbee3 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad who thinks small dogs are like rats sent this to me while looking after my small dog this weekend.2yr ⋅ Margerita94 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
We'll never get an animal, he said. Not in this house, he said.4yr ⋅ JasmineKnoxville ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“These are your dogs. I want nothing to do with them. I won’t touch them. I won’t walk them. If I had it my way we wouldn’t even have them.” Now insists they get to cuddle with him, and won’t have dinner without wanting them to join him for some snacks from his plate.4yr ⋅ WigglyButtNugget ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
This Dad didn’t want any animals. Now they are his healers and won’t leave his side after a recent surgery!4yr ⋅ samjsatt ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Used to hate cats. Now he “doesn’t want to mistreat them by getting up.”4yr ⋅ kittykait2 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
2000: “I don’t do like cats.” 2003: “Did anyone order a cat/Dave in a box?” (Sister named him David, but dad dubbed him ‘Dave’/‘Davey’.)4yr ⋅ spazz4life ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad: Absolutely no more dogs. Also Dad, 6 months later when Biscuit is startled by a fly swatter.5yr ⋅ gooser24 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“Don’t get one, keep them away from me” 1 week later “Quick son! She fell asleep on my shoulder, come take a picture”4yr ⋅ burnernumerodos ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
WE ARE JUST GOING TO LOOK! - my husband. Our puppy is almost a year old now and he claims its his dog now.. and she sleeps with us. All 45lbs4yr ⋅ invaderspatch ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“He can only stay while it’s cold outside” it’s been over a year. His name is wookiee4yr ⋅ BAKEDnotTOASTD ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My bf who once said “I don’t like cats they’re mean” now gets worried every time we leave the house that our cat is lonely4yr ⋅ wsabicommandr ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Once that new couch comes in the dog is no longer allowed on the couch. Half of the new couch is now a designated dog area4yr ⋅ fyndidusername ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
So I was told you would love this picture of my anti-cat dad turned into a cat lover !2yr ⋅ giraffethumb ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My stepdad spending his after work hours with the cockatiel that USED to be mine. They even shower together now. I call her his wife lol4yr ⋅ ismellnumbers ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
You can clearly see just how much this person's grandpa hates cats4yr ⋅ TVAnouvelles ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad hated my previous cat Goldie because my dad worked away so Goldie wasn’t used to him. He’s also “dog person” and really wanted a dog. Reluctantly we got Soldier when Goldie passed away. They’ve been besties ever since.4yr ⋅ d_kate_w ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“She’s not my dog. She’s annoying.” Now my husband takes more pictures of her than I do.4yr ⋅ littlecowwife ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Does it count if I’m the Dad? Lost our long time dog last September and was adamant about not getting another one. Wife and kids overruled me and we ended up with this little guy. We are less than 2 weeks in and he and I are inseparable! He follows me everywhere and loves to cuddle.4yr ⋅ RealMichaelG ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Daily occurrence of playtime. Don’s hugging on her saying “my girlie, my girlie” Nina loving every minute of it.6mo ⋅ vmwnzella59 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I had to post a more flattering photo of my hubby who absolutely, positively, DID NOT want to foster tiny kittens. That’s May asleep in his arms. Kitten #25 😻2yr ⋅ ddbogey ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad, all his life, Is cat a thing? The cat and Dad now.2yr ⋅ DarthTheJedi ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“He can come inside but he can’t be on the couch and he can’t spend the night ever.”- My husband,four years ago. They’re buds now.4yr ⋅ wessaytessay ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
my favorite picture of my dog and my boyfriend who really doesn't like dogs2yr ⋅ brugola ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Reluctant butt scratches for the cat he pretends he hasn’t bonded with3yr ⋅ AccioLove_ ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad said he didn't want pets. He looked after my bird while I was gone for 4 days. I almost didn't get my bird back afterwards because he likes the little guy too much.4yr ⋅ Kiraveia ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
It took a lot of convincing, but I’m pretty sure he’s been won over4yr ⋅ days_n_beeks ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Went from “I’ll always like dogs more, cats are weird” to taking pictures of her all the time and setting her as his lock screen, calling her “my Louise Beans!!”4yr ⋅ stitchmpls ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My girl Iggy and my Dad (who had like three dogs growing up but made me wait till 18 to get one)2yr ⋅ StefQuiznos ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad with the cat he said he didn't want me to bring home1yr ⋅ SophiaLikesToRead ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He loves to tell people, I wanted a dog and my wife cried so we got a cat. He also told me cats aren't friendly and scratch everything up, and I'm just not a cat person. Well well well.2yr ⋅ VelitNolit ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad told my sister not to get a guinea pig, came out of my room to find him feeding and talking to him.4yr ⋅ 0haltja16 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
We recently lost our dog, and my dad said “we’ll probably never get another dog” ... meet Casper5yr ⋅ shelbydavis22 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
It took my dad a year to pet her. RIP Bella. Then he told me to bury her ashes in his yard.4yr ⋅ oh_heyrachel ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad: you guys can get one but I want nothing to do with it. Also my dad:5yr ⋅ rosielombo00 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
When I moved in, he said “I’m not a cat person but I’ll deal with her.” Now he has to go find her anytime he watches YouTube because “babe, Markiplier is her favorite. I can’t watch him without her, she will get mad at me.”4yr ⋅ mnsxoxo ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad said two dogs was enough. Here he is with the third dog mum brought home without asking.4yr ⋅ Biffy_ ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad and my guinea pig, Oreo, watching old westerns together4yr ⋅ MaddysinLeigh ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Years ago, when my father was a small child, he got bit in the head and almost got killed by a dog. So understandibly, he really didn't want a dog, even though all his 4 kids repeatedly asked for it. He finally gave in, and now he plays with our dog Frodo every day. ❤️4yr ⋅ darth_dochter ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Despite the look on his face, he loves his grandchildren4yr ⋅ ArcusAurelius ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Nothing better than cuddle time. This pup is growing on me!2yr ⋅ skatedaddy10 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
my dad is not the kind of guy that shows much affection and acts tough most of the time. but i guess my derpy dog grew on him (pic my mom sent me when i was working. that made me lol and hd to share it)2yr ⋅ BrunoJ-_ ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad, who was allergic to cats and Didn't want another animal in the house (We already have 2 dogs)4yr ⋅ Xyvren ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I want a big dog” and now care taking our 5lb who got fixed. He keeps shushing me “you are going to wake him up”4yr ⋅ stopforgettingevery ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
r/aww told me about this subreddit and here is my contribution: my dad five years ago and before didn’t want a dog. Here is their Sunday afternoon!4yr ⋅ Enelli23 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“We’re never getting a cat. I don’t like them. They’re not my kind of pet.”4yr ⋅ geekwearingpearls ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
If you guys saw my last post with my dad and the border collie, please enjoy this picture of him with our fifteen-year-old cat!4yr ⋅ coracake ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“If I see you get a fish, I’m feeding them to the dog.” My dad picked up my dog so he could meet his new neighbors.4yr ⋅ dinosue ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad: were not getting a bird... Vinny comes along... Dad and the bird: napping together on the sofa, best of friends. Too precious.2yr ⋅ Bird_Babe ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He’s never been a dog person. Ever. And now my dad takes Yuki sailing and talks to her wherever they go. “Shall we garden today? Ooh let’s dig a hole. Where shall we dig it? Over there! That’s good digging. Would you like a carrot? Some water? Shall we get the paper and do the crossword?”4yr ⋅ anniewolfe ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad said he didnt want another cat and we were going go bring him to a shelter. I now get daily updates about cuddles.3yr ⋅ Skerivo ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He said he would never let her inside despite leaving food out every day for months when she was a stray.2yr ⋅ twicebaked-potato ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I just went through four years of my father’s facebook photos to find this picture of him totally not wanting my first chinchilla Lucy4yr ⋅ Spoopyamlaine ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
A stray kitten showed up at our door one cold night and said he didn’t want to adopt another cat. That lasted about 48 hours....4yr ⋅ Jrwlovescats ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Boris and my Dad have been best friends for 10 years. My Dad had a massive stroke last year, and Boris still hasn’t left his side.4yr ⋅ jeriann ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad reluctantly watched my cat while I lived abroad for a year. After a few months started sending me selfies and told me me how to care for my own cat.4yr ⋅ corn-cheesley ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
grandparents moved into assisted living. my parents had to take their cat. dad said he didn't want to keep it. I also routinely get selfies from him of him and the cat1yr ⋅ PunnyBaker ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad, who was adamant about not getting an “ankle biter”, literally 2 DAYS after getting our chihuahua Hercules.4yr ⋅ inflatedcupcakes ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
He was really upset when i told him i have two cats, but he seems to have bonded with one.4yr ⋅ actressblueeyes ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“Like we need to have a stinky-ass litter box in the house”4yr ⋅ R0settaSt0ned_ ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I don't want any pets. Ok mister, your suffering is apparent.2yr ⋅ Crabappleeater ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My bf who declared how much he didn’t like cats. Dare I say the little stinker loves him more than me!4yr ⋅ Criticalfluffs ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
my dad is soft with all the pets he didn't want, but definitely softest with Gideon5yr ⋅ blockayde ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad who didn’t want our hedgehog (George), insisted that George sit right next to him as he worked. Dad was too scared to snuggle his quills, but loved the company. They both passed away last August of cancer, miss them both.5yr ⋅ MrsRodrickHeffley ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I foster. A LOT. He rarely gets a say but he secretly loves them all.3yr ⋅ meganariley ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Quick, while the mods are asleep, post pets who did not want dads3yr ⋅ Energylegs23 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Even the cat is like I thought you didn't want me? - he never wanted a pet, now he's feeding him every night himself and explaining to him how yum the cat food tastes4yr ⋅ SgtCheesyBread ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad when I adopted Boris: “ He’s too big and mean looking! I don’t like him!”. Dad a few moths later: “Take a photo of us boys relaxing in the sun!”.4yr ⋅ Mtavic ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“We aren’t getting a puppy, I’m not looking after one” Fast forward 8 years and he takes her for walks everyday and brings back cocktail sausages from the shop everyday for her4yr ⋅ gnomelet ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
my dad one week with teddy, whom he didnt want lol now theyre best buddies4yr ⋅ carmelonocita123 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Didn't want a kitten. Got outvoted, and we got a ktten. Within an hour of arriving, he curled up on my lap and I fell in love. Guess I'm a cat person now! People - meet Captain Raymond Holt.4yr ⋅ Denncity ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
We only need 1 cat, he's enough... and this is now his babygirl; they've bonded tremendously4yr ⋅ tamlynnlove ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
The dog will absolutely NOT be allowed on the Couch... The dog now:2yr ⋅ boardcertifiedasian ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
friend’s dad just didn’t think he was “bonding” with nelly when they first got her4yr ⋅ bravesbullets ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I am no longer considered the baby of the family. Bruce Wayne has taken my spot.4yr ⋅ Kmcgr577 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad was hesitant to adopt his neighbors goats, I convinced him. Here’s him and the youngest kid on their nightly walk around his property.4yr ⋅ youOWEme ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Follow-up from the 2 Boston terriers and a kitty post from 12 hours ago. This is Kip!2yr ⋅ Runnergirl1991 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Another one of my friend’s hubby who refused to get a dog for 3 years bc he’s “HIGHLY allergic!”. On their wedding day...4yr ⋅ MC1781 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My step-dad thought he was going to get a bigger dog when he and my mom moved to the mountains. He got Moose who, at 2 years old, is capped out at 11 pounds and spends her days chasing chickens and cuddling with her dad.2yr ⋅ kimburrr ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
