{"id":133598,"date":"2022-01-18T12:15:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T12:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defused.com\/?p=133598"},"modified":"2022-01-18T12:15:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T12:15:10","slug":"unwanted-pets-who-won-over-dads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defused.com\/unwanted-pets-who-won-over-dads\/","title":{"rendered":"30 \u201cUnwanted\u201d Pets Who Won Over The Toughest Dads Around"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is it about dads that makes them refuse to have pets in their homes? And the day the pet is welcomed into the home, these four-legged babies and daddies become best friends.<\/p>\n

The bond that exists between these four-legged babies and their human parents is just out of this world. No matter how tough or macho these men become, their newly adopted pets will always be able to make them cuddle with them and become great buddies. When we bring a furry friend into our home, they become the best part of our family. However, we’ve seen many family members who are hesitant about adopting a pet and they just don’t like to live with them. After some time together everything begins to change, and everyone eventually falls in love with the new furry member of the family.<\/p>\n

These little ones never fail to melt our hearts. Most people who claim not to like such incredibly cute creatures will give you a slew of reasons why they don’t want to live with them, but sometimes all they need is the right four-legged campions to believe that these furry friends are the best buddies to live with. Similarly, scroll down to see how these dads adore their newly adopted pets in the photos below!<\/p>\n

1. A happy dad who once said “No” to these tiny kitties.<\/h2>\n
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Via  south_london_massive \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe really don\u2019t need another one.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Nothing is better than seeing a dad hugging a newly adopted pet.<\/h2>\n
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Via choccibigboi \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no way we\u2019re getting another dog again!\u2019 And then 6 months later, Vinnie joined our home.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. These pals are enjoying their favorite show.<\/h2>\n
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Via PoodlePopXX \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s too hot to have this dog sitting on me like this…\u2019 I offered to call him over to me \u2019but no it\u2019s okay…\u2019 Here\u2019s another angle of him with the spoiled boy he didn\u2019t want.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Aw! this dad let these kitties sleep on the lap without any interruption.<\/h2>\n
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Via  kittykait2 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe used to hate cats. Now he \u2019doesn\u2019t want to mistreat them by getting up.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Both of them look so happy and satisfied.<\/h2>\n
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Via If_It_Fitz \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cPupdate: My dad now swaddles\/cuddles Louie (the dog) when there\u2019s a thunderstorm.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Daddy and Pig!<\/h2>\n
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Via AndSayMyLandIsFair \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDad: \u2019Don\u2019t get a pig!\u2019 And here\u2019s Dad and the pig…\u201d<\/p>\n

7. This boy can’t live without his cat.<\/h2>\n
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Via Weassel_97 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t want a cat.\u201d<\/p>\n

8. Doggo and his man sharing the same pillow!<\/h2>\n
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Via corruptrevolutionary \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI think dads say they don\u2019t want pets because they can\u2019t handle the bond they form with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

9. Small dogs are the cutest!<\/h2>\n
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Via stazz88 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe said small dogs were useless literally 30 minutes before this photo was taken.\u201d<\/p>\n

10. A Super Handsome Cat Dad!<\/h2>\n
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Via catmummy_ \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA perfect example of how opinions can change \u2014 today, he\u2019s a cat dad!\u201d<\/p>\n

11. Deep talks!<\/h2>\n
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Via carlycalamity \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy dad rocking the cat who wasn\u2019t allowed in \u2019his chair\u2019 but here he is, looking pleased as a peach.\u201d<\/p>\n

12. Such a cozy picture.<\/h2>\n
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Via headlessqueenanne \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cKeep that mongrel away from me!\u201d<\/p>\n

13. This dad loves to pet his tabby cat.<\/h2>\n
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Via vonLudolf \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe keeps threatening to \u2019put him back in the alley where he found him.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

14. They both are finding a cat toy under this fridge.<\/h2>\n
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Via  K8astrophe- \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cAgainst my dad\u2019s wishes (and allergies), I brought a cat home 2 years ago. Here he is, laying down and fishing out cat toys from under the fridge with said cat.\u201d<\/p>\n

15. Hey teeny-weeny ferrets!<\/h2>\n
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Via  strange_glitter \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy boyfriend who \u2019doesn\u2019t like rodents\u2019 bonding with my 2 ferrets this weekend over a bit of raw egg \u2014 he calls them his babies now.\u201d<\/p>\n

We’re sure that your dad has said this sentence before, and you’ve probably witnessed it yourself: NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS HOUSE!<\/p>\n

After that, you heard a voice from the garden shouting “Hey Doggo, grab that ball!” Yes, that’s daddy.<\/em> Who once said no to these tiny creatures in the past, but now you will see them playing with them all day and at night you will see them snoring on the couch with a pet resting on their laps.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling down to have a look at these adorable dad-pet bonding!<\/p>\n

16. Daddy’s black boy!<\/h2>\n
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Via asfifi \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cAfter having no pets for 32 years, I begged for the last 2.5 years for a cat and he said, \u2019I just don\u2019t know.\u2019 Not even a week here, and he\u2019s such a daddy\u2019s boy already!\u201d<\/p>\n

17. Now this daddy treats this furry friend like his own baby.<\/h2>\n
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Via Rogerthedragon \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s not allowed in the house, on the new carpet, upstairs, and definitely not on the sofa!\u201d<\/p>\n

18. This pooch looks so comfortable…<\/h2>\n
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Via K19081985 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIf you get a new puppy, I won\u2019t want anything to do with it. I won\u2019t let it out. I won\u2019t touch it. I won\u2019t feed it. You\u2019re fully responsible. I want nothing to do with it. Deal?\u201d<\/p>\n

19. Kitties are so precious.<\/h2>\n
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Via kablade \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe cat is always such a pest!\u201d \u2014 my husband<\/p>\n

20. A peaceful nap!<\/h2>\n
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Via DontTreadOnStingrays \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you dare get a cat, I hate cats.\u201d<\/p>\n

21. They are enough for each other, they don’t need anyone else.<\/h2>\n
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Via elocin06 \/ Reddit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t need a third dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

22. That brows tho!<\/h2>\n
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Via babynamehelpneeded \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy dad says \u2019animals are for eating, not for pets.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

23. A Giant Black Soft Pillow!<\/h2>\n
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Via cwolf116 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFrom calling him \u2019the big black thing\u2019 to \u2019I can\u2019t get up yet, he\u2019s using my arm as a pillow!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

24. Is there a staring contest going on?<\/h2>\n
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Via howtheturntables07 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy husband who didn\u2019t want a cat loves our cat so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

25. No more pets, please!<\/h2>\n
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Via  ChelBelle2017 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe have too many pets! No more!\u201d<\/p>\n

26. Purr-fect Nap!<\/h2>\n
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Via  Lockshala \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI hate cats. If you get a cat, I\u2019m not going to visit.\u2019 Now he comes with us on walks and lures her over with treats.\u201d<\/p>\n

27. This father was completely against getting a dog.<\/h2>\n
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Via petaltothemetal36 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFrom \u2019We\u2019re not keeping her, I\u2019m taking her to the pound tomorrow,\u2019 to rubbing her belly and putting his face against hers…\u201d<\/p>\n

28. This doggo is so photogenic!<\/h2>\n
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Via  dochawk12 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want any extra responsibilities…but maybe just extra cuddles.\u201d<\/p>\n

29. The cutest thing you’ll see today is this tiny pup sleeping with his man.<\/h2>\n
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Via  Fvllini \/ Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI would never sleep with a dog, I wouldn\u2019t even acknowledge him.\u2019 This is the first time they met. Now they sleep together from time to time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Are there any pets you’ve adopted despite not wanting them? If yes, do share your pet’s picture with us in the comment section below.<\/span> Also, don’t forget to share these pictures with your animal-loving friends to brighten their day!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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