My husband: “I just really don’t like cats.” My husband 2 months later: I would die for this cat4yr ⋅ AmandaRayne ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Update: got a picture! He didn’t want a cat in the house again5yr ⋅ DeafeningLight ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Went to my in-laws house and found this 😅 But no, they didn’t want any pets at alllll. Notice how big his frame is compared to the small family frame below lol.4yr ⋅ nrjjsdpn ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Kids: “Can we get a dog?” Dad: “No. We’ve already got two cats. Absolutely not.” Guess who’s now dad’s best friend?5yr ⋅ CamoFeather ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My Dad, who subscribes to the small dogs are cats and cats are useless philosophy, giving Wednesday a 15 minute belly rub. He put on his Peaky Blinders hat on to maintain some toughness🤣4yr ⋅ AllyPent ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad, who just created a fire and has a little chair set up for our 13 year old farm cat (I get these updates daily)5yr ⋅ ClosetCanadian ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“Get your puppy, but I don’t want anything to do with it” to “Come here Wilma! Let me give you a big hug!”3yr ⋅ K19081985 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
we aren't keeping all these puppies work at home edition4yr ⋅ LordCommanderFang ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
12 years ago: I DON'T WANT THOSE FERAL KITTENS ANYWHERE NEAR MY HOUSE END OF STORY! -- Today:4yr ⋅ _zuzi_ ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I don’t like the cats he says! I don’t baby talk to the cats he says! But this dad sure did get caught lovin’ and tskin!5yr ⋅ daszimma ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“He has to stay in the garage” to “he can sleep between me and your mom if he’s lonely”3yr ⋅ omashupicchu ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I hate cats.” “No, you can not get a cat.” 2 years later and he is now the cat’s favorite 😑4yr ⋅ SaviFusion ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My brother: animals are disgusting, I would never get a filthy dog. Girlfriend gets dog... Also my brother: I only buy her the best dog food. She can't sleep unless she's in bed with me. She can have my computer chair, she likes it I'll just work at the kitchen table.4yr ⋅ macsharoniandcheese ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
You know what cats are good for? Kicking into the fire. -Dad before I sent a kitten his way that he fell in love with4yr ⋅ NahMasTay ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad was anti-dog for a very long time. So, we got one without asking him. 13 years later, they’re best buds.5yr ⋅ coreyisthename ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I told him we were just fostering the kitten, but I knew he'd fall in love and let me keep it4yr ⋅ slumber42 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
When we lost our senior rescue bulldog Whiskey a couple of months ago, he said absolutely no way to getting a new puppy. Here he is with Zeus, the puppy he didn’t want and drove 4 hours to get.2yr ⋅ AnnaBananner82 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad: No you are not allowed to bring that dirty stray in. Imagine all the diseases it’s carrying. Absolutely not and that’s final.5yr ⋅ thehottestmess ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I hate pets, they’re so much useless work. If you didn’t want them I would get rid of them in a heartbeat!”3yr ⋅ brelywi ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad with the dog he didn’t think my brother should get.5yr ⋅ Look_And_Listen ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
There was a time when my dad was adamantly not getting a dog. Here he is with the dog my parents just adopted. I think Otis likes his new home.4yr ⋅ sendpuppypicsplease ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My husband: We don't need a kitten. We are DEFINITELY not bringing home two kittens. Also my husband.... (Walter and Holly are 3 years old now!)4yr ⋅ DietConk ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My 13 year old is helping collect evidence for when he complains.4yr ⋅ ladylikely ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Said he was allergic and hated cats. He spoils this cat and made our spare room a cat wonderland for her with multiple cat trees. Also they have a routine for night time.(dad to my 4.5 year old)4yr ⋅ angel13molly ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad adamantly did not want another cat but Bug has been “his little buddy” since I brought him home.4yr ⋅ lgdenni ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I get a lot of grief from my wife and kids for not giving our dog enough attention. Would a man who doesn’t like the dog have built her a custom bridge over the gap she hates to jump?!4yr ⋅ pnw_rider ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Fear not! He does NOT like the cat and dogs are NOT allowed on the couch. I have ton of pictures of him loving up on the pets. If he sees I’m taking a picture I get this look.4yr ⋅ yellingsnowloaf ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“Ugh, little dogs are not my style”..... yeah, right, now look who’s camping together...3yr ⋅ FeelingFancyDotMe ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Otto is actually my sister's dog, but he now spends every other week at grampa's house.4yr ⋅ wordgromit ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad had both his bulldogs pass earlier this year. He forbade sister from getting any new dogs.4yr ⋅ Djs2013 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad says he doesn't need a cat. Here he is when I first got my cat (he's showing him cat videos)4yr ⋅ itskatiedeary ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad and the “diseased stray” he cuddles with him like this every morning5yr ⋅ seize-the-goat ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
For the last 6 years, my Dad talks everyday about how much he hates “the damn cats”. Last night I heard him talking to them when he thought everyone was asleep. “You are smart, handsome, good boys. Yes you are. You want a treat buddy? You get a treat because you’re a good boy.” 😂😂3yr ⋅ TwentyandTired ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
An update for my husband not wanting a white dog at first, but then falling in love with our new Samoyed puppy, Nimbus, who is now huge. Still wearing black and doing just fine.4yr ⋅ bravebantam ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
And now he’s looking for another bird because she gets lonely5yr ⋅ zzzzzzarah ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Boyfriend who didn't like cats said we'd get one if he also got a dog. It is now his cat. (dog is best friends with cat!)4yr ⋅ Clanaria ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“No dogs in the house ever, IM ALLERGIC!” Aaaand 11 years later.. Guess the allergies went away, huh?4yr ⋅ huntingbears93 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
we can get a dog but it's going to be your dog. I don't want to touch it or be near it and no furniture Fateful Last Words.5yr ⋅ soggybutter ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Never let me have a pet my whole life now. Now made me promise to let him babysit whenever HE wants4yr ⋅ NickAoki ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad never let me have a cat growing up. He ended up with Horatio when I had to move house and now Ho is my dad’s best pal! He loves him and always buys him fancy food!5yr ⋅ vdogg81 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“No dogs allowed on the bed!” he says. Then I check his fb story this morning and see this.3yr ⋅ AnnaBananner82 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I was suggested to post my husband here. Tattooed rebel who hates cats found best friend when we rescued one for our daughter.5yr ⋅ xsarahwhitex ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
No cats! They stink and ruin furniture Dad with Sir Duncan defending him to death, on the second couch since Duncan destroyed the first3yr ⋅ jane3ry3 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My husband Sunday: “we are not keeping the stray.” My husband today: “Don’t wake up Oliver, he’s tuckered our.” Excuse his bed head3yr ⋅ porpoisesocks ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
If we get a dog I'm not lifting a finger to help. Fast forward to now, he takes her out everyday & tries to get her to pose for pictures!3yr ⋅ emilymarinapitt ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Older dog died, and dad thought he wanted time without a pet “to travel more” and “not pick up poop”. We got a puppy the next weekend and no one is more in love!4yr ⋅ KaNGkyebin ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
We lost our 4 year old dog unexpectedly the other day. My dad didn't want anything to do with him at first but he ultimately caved and ended up being my dogs favorite human. These memories are helping us cope ❤4yr ⋅ Jettriley ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My husband says he doesn't like Bill, but Bill has a different view of their relationship.4yr ⋅ coconutlemongrass ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
From “Cats will give you rabies and kill you!!” To “DON’T TAKE THE FAMILY PICTURE WITHOUT TOBI!!!” As he runs inside to grab the cat4yr ⋅ CheekyMonkMonk ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Pic my mom snagged when she had to be kept in a confined area after her surgery4yr ⋅ Shin_Jihns ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Couldn’t take my dog with me when I moved out and now 3 years later they go to Duffy’s together to rub it in my face.3yr ⋅ chestnutchan ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
For those who have asked for updates on Luna...she had surgery on both eyes this past Tuesday and by Thursday it was back in one of them. Otherwise she is doing great!2yr ⋅ skatedaddy10 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
According to dad, every barn cat he's ever owned is named 'dumb cat'. Here he is with Tommy :)5yr ⋅ salisburysteakhouse ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“I don’t care if it’s just a foster, I do not want another cat in the house” to “We can’t give him up, he loves me!”5yr ⋅ Scarlett_fever ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
When we got our first dog he made her sleep outside for 2 days before he caved & let her sleep inside. 12 years & 3 more dogs (rip Rufus) later, here he is waterproofing the little shed/storage area in our backyard where a colony of 6 cats that showed up last year eat, sleep, & hang out.4yr ⋅ measlyballoon ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Vietnam Vet. Career in law. Never claimed a pet. Until mom adopted this booger a year ago. Jumped into his arms at the table. At Thanksgiving. Ended up holding her like this for 30 minutes even though he has a bad shoulder. Mom says every morning he asks “Where’s my dog?” first.5yr ⋅ Addledbyatmosphere ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“Levi, you stupid cat - Stop being cute, I’m trying to hate you.” (As he cuddles with my sons kitten)4yr ⋅ K19081985 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“we’re not getting another dog—they’re too much of a burden...”4yr ⋅ froggies92997 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad taking pictures of the 10 year old cat he did not want, to show off on his Instagram5yr ⋅ Kriskross88 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
‘you cannot bring that cat home’ every morning since i brought said cat home4yr ⋅ blurrychey ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad: That rabbit belongs in a fricassee! Also Dad: *builds the rabbit a two-storey coop*4yr ⋅ SomniferousSleep ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Him on first date: I grew up with dogs. I’m not much of a cat person. Me: oh don’t worry my cat hates everyone -4yr ⋅ IreneAdler32_24_34 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dog Maddie follows my dad around outside while he does yardwork to keep him company. Maddie also has her very own work belt that holds treats.4yr ⋅ marimosa ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I would pet it if it was a dog, but it's not so get it out of my sight It took him 2 weeks to say otherwise hahahah.5yr ⋅ 420princesx ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Years ago he said we didnt need a dog.... shes now 8 years old and sits with him everyday and he loves her like a child3yr ⋅ jefferd82 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
We wanted a tuxedo cat for my son and the one he liked was bonded with this cutie. Dad said no to two cats but I didn’t listen. Dad quickly changed his mind. They snuggle like this every day.4yr ⋅ shemagra ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I don't like cats - proceeds to read the whole Lightbringer series with Midge4yr ⋅ arv504 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad recently turned 90. He's been saying for ages that he doesn't want another cat. This is them about 10 minutes after we surprised dad by bringing Holden into his home.4yr ⋅ Adghnm ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My husband didn't want pets at all, ever. Kitten crawled into our car last August and I had to bring him home. Husband and Bailey have been best buds since they met.5yr ⋅ IncorrigibleAssface ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Boyfriend 1yr ago: “Does Derrick have to live with us? Can’t he just live with your Dad?” // Boyfriend last night: “Derrick needs a friend!”4yr ⋅ sunnyotakuu ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad: I don't see the point of little dogs. They can't do anything. Also my dad:5yr ⋅ Def_Not_Rabid ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Not sure if you remember my dad with his boots on the table but here he is with the cats he claims he doesn’t like and the tower he built them3yr ⋅ Wafflesattiffanies ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Sadly, I had to re-home my weenie to leave an abusive situation. The lady who adopted her had a dog that passed away recently and really wanted Myrtle, but her husband was not so keen. This is him two days after adoption.4yr ⋅ boldpaperglasses ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I'm still trying to get use to being a cat owner. My daughter really wanted a kitten. Ironically comet finds safety with me more than anyone else.4yr ⋅ sirzack92 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
I couldn’t find the girls and finally found the in the game room with my husband telling them how much he loves them both. “No we can’t have another dog, one Chi is enough. I can’t possibly imagine me loving another Chi the way I love Pixel. “4yr ⋅ home_on_whore_Island ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad 4 years ago: No hamsters in this house! My dad now:4yr ⋅ heidiblooms ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
“We don’t have time for more than one cat” our cat had a litter and this is Carlos4yr ⋅ -Kfrey ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Not only did my stepdad NOT want a dachshund, he definitely did not want it on the couch. Well, this is their night routine now...5yr ⋅ AdorableSalad ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Ok fine we can get a dog but it is absolutely not allowed on the furniture.4yr ⋅ notafed4real ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
1.5 years ago he said he didn’t want the cat in the house. They’re not quite at cuddle level yet, but they’re getting there.3yr ⋅ ImAdoptedHelpMe ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad and the slimey fleabag Luna. He likes to cuddle her and tells her you've had a big day, come have a nap. I've lost my spot as favourite child4yr ⋅ 626eh ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Z was originally a foster dog I took in despite my dad’s disapproval of adding another dog to my home. Guess who was the real reason behind the foster fail a couple months later? Yep. Grandpaw.4yr ⋅ L3aBoB3a ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
When I was a kid, my dad said the reason I couldn't have a dog was because he was allergic.4yr ⋅ frieswelldone ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
‘He’s not living here’ after I broke up with an ex, to watching peaky blinders together4yr ⋅ wearethefreaks ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My Dad, who swore he ‘never wanted’ another pup after our elderly doggo passed away last year3yr ⋅ elliesully98 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
my dad with my dog Beans who he claimed wasn’t worth having around5yr ⋅ aquiko ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
A year ago my dad was livid I got a pit bull. A year later this is how I find them snuggled up❤️4yr ⋅ mmcqueen23 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Answer was “no” until I moved out and this little furball moved in4yr ⋅ creampuff313 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
In honor of my best friend Opus who was taken away from us suddenly last week at the age of 14. My dad didn’t want to get him at all and they quickly became best friends.5yr ⋅ thatbarkid ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
After crying for hours because I wanted a dog, my husband finally gave in. He also had a bunch of rules like not allowing him on furniture and especially in the bedroom. Didn’t take long for him to give into those puppy eyes. He also “jokes” that he would take him in the event of a divorce...4yr ⋅ nrjjsdpn ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad hates cats but started helping care for my rescue while I’m away for work for long periods of time. He tells people that he and my mom share custody of a cat with their daughter. He takes him outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air after work and feeds him ten treats every day.5yr ⋅ therealmissfrizzle ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
In memory of my dad and Bellatrix. Dad would never ever admit he liked any dogs we had.5yr ⋅ st_owly ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad 4 years ago: NO hamsters in this house! My dad now:4yr ⋅ heidiblooms ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad had to catsit 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.4yr ⋅ niceteefbeef ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My boyfriend has never had a cat and wasn’t interested in getting a kitten. Until he met Ori the Ragdoll kitten of course! She found a new pillow on his face 😻4yr ⋅ AllyJGrace ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
From “I’m sick of cats in this house, no more adoptions!” to sharing his chair at the dinner table.3yr ⋅ willowtrace ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Blatant violation of Dad Rule for Pets 1(a) they don't belong on furniture, and (b) DEFINITELY not on the blankets5yr ⋅ OGMamaBear ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad didn’t want a dog. I’m dog sitting his TWO dogs for three nights and he’s written up a detailed menu for their dinners. Hates them, obviously!!3yr ⋅ mulderitsme93 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
My dad who said he didn't want a cat because they are boring. Tinkerbell is their first ragdoll cat they adopted and they sit in the same spot every night and watch horror films and eat crab sticks.4yr ⋅ graciiiiie7 ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Dad had always said no pets, until my sister adopted one behind his back. This was their first encounter.4yr ⋅ DoradosEV ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
Apparently getting a cat was a ridiculous idea as they're aloof nuisances who scratch everything and cause havoc.... He's not wrong on the second half.4yr ⋅ just-an-odd-sock ⋅ r/dadswhodidnotwantpets
