20 Tough Men Who Didn’t Want Pets In Their Lives, But Can’t Live Without Them Now

Carolyn Mullet

Men are sometimes so hard to convince of something, especially when it comes to getting a pet. They will tell you a million reasons why don't like pets and don't want to have these 4-legged friends in their houses. However, as soon as these men let cute puppies and kittens into their homes, they changed their minds immediately. They fell in love with them and considered them to be part of the family. They turned from “no pets in this house,” to “I can’t live without my beloved pets now, and it’s incredibly cute!
We have read many stories about men hating pets, so in this post, we would like to share with you some photos of men who were against keeping pets but can’t live without them now. These photos will prove that pets can magically win over their reluctant owners in a heartbeat. Don’t believe us? Scroll down to check them out! These tough boyfriends, husbands, and dads said "NO" to a pet but look at them now. They fell in love with pets they never wanted.
We hope that these photos and stories will inspire you and help you add a pet to your home if your parents or family members are strongly against it. Please share this post with anyone who might need a little 'convincing or something to make their day brighter!

#1 “He did NOT want a dog, but finally agreed.”

Source: Amanda Lockwood / Facebook


#2 “The kitten I said no to... Look at that smug face.”

Source: Derek Michael LeFloch / Facebook


#3 My husband said no you can’t bring a puppy home and if you do I’m taking her back. One year later:

Source: Kendra L Duran / Facebook


#4 “My foster fail: Because my husband didn’t want to adopt him to someone else.”

Source: Mariel M David-DeVito / Facebook


#5 “My dad said ’no dogs.’ Not only did we get her, but he kept one of her puppies too.”

Source: Geanina Niculae / Facebook


#6 “Dog person all his life.”

Source: Rebecca Taylor / Facebook


#7 “We don’t need a third dog. This is the third dog.”

Source: Debbie Munson / Facebook


#8 “He didn’t want a puppy.”

Source: Megan Lane / Facebook


#9 “He got me.”

Source: Frankie Fahro Medic / Facebook


#10 “My husband didn’t want a cat. I got one anyway. Now she has nothing to do with me and adores my husband.”

Source: Kristine Johnson / Facebook


#11 “He said he didn’t want a cat. Now they’re best friends.”

Source: Miranda Robey / Facebook


#12 “I don’t want a dog.” — Husband

Source: Alicia Storino / Facebook


#13 “My boyfriend hates cats but I came home with one. He says he still hates cats, but Betty is ok.”

Source: Stacy Heilbrunn / Facebook


#14 “Our cat had kittens. Hubby said we aren’t keeping one. Same day I took this photo. He fell in love with them all. We kept one.”

Source: Patricia Ballentine-schepen / Facebook


#15 “My boyfriend 30 minutes after saying ’you better not have got another kitten.”

Source: April Phares / Facebook


#16 Husband: Absolutely NO more goats! Also husband:

Source: Tammy Merricks Reasner / Facebook


#17 Dad: “You will NOT bring a dog in here.” Also Dad: “Quick! Take our picture!!”

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#18 “My husband, a life-long cat hater! Yeah, whatever!”

Source: Amy Baldwin Foster / Facebook


#19 “My boyfriend: ‘No discussion — we’re not getting a rabbit!’”

Source: Anna-Louise Drejer / Facebook


#20 “For 21 YEARS my dad has told my family and I ‘no dog.’ This is him one hour after getting the dog today.”

Source: tayyygray / Reddit