Are you somebody who has a special animal in your life? Many of us grew up with animals and we couldn’t imagine living life without one in our home. It doesn’t matter if it is a dog, cat or even a rabbit, they add something special to us and quickly become a companion that is constantly by our side. In some cases, we may find that we want more than one pet and when that happens, it is a matter of being ‘the more the merrier’. Then again, there are some people who would rather not have an animal in their life.
Even though we all know how much animals can enrich our lives, there are some people who think that animals are just too much to care for. They may fight against the thought of having an animal in their home and sometimes, they can live their life without having one. I’m not necessarily saying that everybody needs to have a pet but if you do have one, even if you didn’t want one, it isn’t long before you absolutely love them. After all, pets are loyal, beautiful and you can snuggle with them when you are having the worst day ever. That is why you will love the fact that these people, who said they didn’t want animals, now couldn’t imagine living life without them.
1. “Growing up, my parents were strictly anti-dog. Since I’ve moved out I think they must really miss me… Meet Walker (right) Lincoln (center) and the new arrival Boone (the baby on the left). That’s the happiest I’ve ever seen my dad.”
2. “Dad 5 years ago: No dogs!! My dad now:”
3. “Years ago, my dad didn’t want anything to do with a dog. Now the dog is my equal in his eyes.”
4. “When he was a puppy, my mom refused to even touch him for months. Now, she cooks and gives him sweet potatoes every day.”
5. “And my Dad said he didn’t want a dog…”
6. “My Dad (79) went from ‘I don’t want that dang cat’ to carrying her to ‘her room’ for bed each night.”
7. “My dad: I don’t want a dog in this house. Also my dad:”
8. “Grandparents went from, ‘We don’t need a cat’ to ‘Did you set up Lulu’s spot for dinner?’”
9. “My dad said he didn’t want an iPad… or a dog.”
10. “My dad didn’t want a dog… now he tucks the dog into bed every night.”
11. “When I moved home a year ago, my dad said he didn’t want a dog because they were messy and would destroy the house. Now these two are besties.”
12. “My dad didn’t want a dog. Now he hangs up both their coats to dry after it rains.”
13. “My dad, who hates cats, built bunk beds for my boys.”
14. “Had to leave my cat when I left for college, she is finally warming up to my father even though they used to hate each other.”
15. “My dad makes a big deal about how much he hates dogs… but I always seem to catch him being adorable with his grandpups.”
16. “After my dad said ‘She’s not allowed on the couch.’”