‘I never was a cat person, but…’: Dad goes from skeptic to snuggler after adopting two cute kittens that took him on a heartwarming journey

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Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor
May 12, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

This guy's girlfriend had been purrsuing the idea of getting a pet for ages, but their busy schedules made having a dog impawsible. So she pitched a cat. As a self proclaimed "not a cat person" (do those even exist?), he was skeptical. But after doing some research (and learning that cats are loveable little fuzzballs who thrive with a buddy), he finally caved… on one condition: they get two.

Enter their furmidable duo. From the start, one kitten was shy and not totally ready to trust her new hoomans. The other was a certified snugglebug, always ready for a catnap on a lap.

Fast forward six months, and the once-cautious kitty now joins in for nightly cuddle sessions. Her affectionate sister? Still the undisputed queen of cozy. These days are filled with zoomies, double trouble play sessions, and more purrs than they ever thought possible.

What started as a hesitant decision turned out to be a total catch. He's now fully converted proud cat dad. Moral of the story? Never doubt the purrsuasive power of two whiskered roomies.

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    My girlfriend wanted a pet for a long time. Dogs weren't possible due to our time schedules. She proposes having a cat. I was sceptical at first but finally I agreed but only if we get two. (made my research that cats should have a buddy etc). Our
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    girl had a rough start as she was very avoiding towards and not affectionate at tall. Our kitten was more of a cuddler starting from the beginning. We now have them almost half a year. I wouldnt give up our
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    cuddly time together, evening snuggles, play time ever again. These two showed me how lovable cats can be and what beautiful companions they make.
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    Pretend_A... You don't realize you're a cat-person until you get a cat, then it suddenly all makes sense! "I get why people are enamoured by cats!"
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  • From 'I’m not a cat person' to 'I’m a full-time cat cuddle pillow', tis guy got purrsuasively converted by two tiny floofs. Proof that cats are secretly mind-controlling geniuses!

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    Just holding them and kissing their tiny little foreheads is like a straight dose of anti-depres on! <3
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    ShottySHD What cuties! Hopefully they bond like these do.
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    Woodpeck... Once you start to "get" their quirks and personality There is NO going back
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    One_Reso... Another cat convert! I am happy for you.
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    Slight-Ca... They are both very cute!
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    Traditiona... Such an amazing color
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    Accomplis... they're so cute!!! welcome to the cat lover club
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  • Requirements to join the Cat Lover Club include: an open lap, an unlimited supply of treats, a willingness to be ignored until snack time, and a deep appreciation for purrs and fuzzy belly rubs. 

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    ditzydingd... That makes my heart smile. Animals are such a blessing. I honestly don't know how anybody can live without them.
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    Fantastic-... How could you not? What a beautiful pair they are. I adore my dogs, but there is something about having cats that is just magical. I've
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    only got a single cat at the moment, and it's hard to know who loves her more - me or the dogs
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    Kinderbir... They are so adorable! Welcome to the cat club!
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    SpicyWhim i'm definitely a cat person, but they also change my life now
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    Ghosttail1... As cats do!
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    lilbx3r Beautiful! That's exactly how we feel about our two. The constant reassurance they give that your nurturing and loving them unconditionally makes it all worth it. Here's our little ones
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    kendgray48 Yes you can't go wrong with having 2 cats. Enjoy.
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