15 People Who Didn’t Want Dogs, but Now Can’t Imagine a Day Without Them

It takes a lot of time and energy to care for a dog, and it’s understandable why some people say they don’t want to take responsibility for it. But our furry friends can totally steal our hearts, and it comes as no surprise that when you actually get a dog, it turns your life upside down. The heroes of this article were sure they didn’t want any pets in the house, but now can’t help but spoil their best four legged friends.

1. “Dad then: ’I won’t be able to stay in the same house if you get a dog.’ Dad now:”

2. “My husband said that he hated little dogs.”

3. “No more dogs! We haven’t got the space or the time to look after one!”

4. “My husband grew up as a cat person and swore we’d never have a little dog.”

5. “My dad holding the puppy he told my mom that he ’absolutely’ did not want.”

6. “Janie, the puppy my dad explicitly told me not to get.”

7. “My dad is letting the dog he ’doesn’t like’ sleep on his foot.”

8. “This is how he sleeps with the puppy he ’didn’t want and wouldn’t be a spoiled baby.’”

9. “We’re not ready for another dog, we already have a cat...”

10. “My mum was ready for a dog about ten years ago, this photo is just day one with new puppy.”

11. “My dad with the dog he didn’t want.”

12. “I don’t really like small dogs.”

13. “Dad keeping the dog he wouldn’t let me get as a child warm with his jacket.”

14. “He will only be your dog and I won’t walk him or pick up after him!”

15. “My dad said he was done with pets.”

Are you a cat or dog person? Have you always wanted a pet?