Then and Now: Dads and the Cats They Said They Didn't Want

We've all seen the dads who said they didn't want a dog, but the kids got them a dog anyways and now that dog is his favorite child and they are obsessed with each other. Well, it's not just for dogs that dads turn to saps for—cats also get some fatherly figures of their own. These dads were adamant about not bringing a cat into their home. Big tough guy dad said no way! But we all know the truth… Dads are just big ‘ole softies on the inside and the second that cat jumps into his arms, they are bonded for life. Don't be surprised if that cat gets more attention than his actual children now. 

My Dad 🤝 Marley

The dad said no, but now they are an unstoppable napping team!

“It’s always the parent who doesn’t want the pet who ends up loving them the most”

Dad says he's getting old and his knees hurt, but then the cat wants to play and all of a sudden he's on all fours like a kid again.

No Cats Allowed *a month later* “Daddy loves you!"

You get the cat thinking you'd be their #1, but then it ends up being the dad that didn't even want it in the house in the beginning. 

Dad Who Didn't Want Cat Now Dances With Cat

Isn't it funny how things happen? One day your dad is telling you don't you dare bring a cat home, and the next he's doing lil gigs with his favorite child. 

His Favorite Child

At least it gets the pressure off you now that there's a new golden child in the family.

Dad & Kitten Playtime

Don't come between a dad and his cat that he didn't actually want. 

“lol so adorable”

No one can make a dad smile like the pet they didn't want. 

Dad said no, mom said BET

And yet now dad is the favorite cat parent… 

Dad Showing His Cat the World

I didn't even know a dad could be THIS wholesome and adorable. 

Dad Helps Cat Sniff the Flowers

Dad didn't want the cat, now he takes them outside so they can get a chance to smell the flowers. 

Dad's Now Obsessed

You'd think the surprise kitten adoption would've been the most shocking, but it's the dad who didn't want it falling in love that takes the cake. 

Cat Family

Dad went from not wanting any cats to having an entire family of cats to care for.