Dad logic is one heck of a tricky business. Ask them anything and they are likely to find a way to go about it—convincing your mom to pay your rent until you turn 35 is alright, but just try mentioning a pet and you've just served yourself a rant. ‘Cause dads don’t wanna see any of those filthy paws in da house until they actually get one.
You see, there are a whole bunch of jokes surfing around the internet about just how much dads adore their new pets and how easily they forget that "never ever" that they swore, like, a day ago.
Bored Panda has compiled a list, or rather solid evidence, that busted the dads who shouted the loudest but now love their little furballs more than they love their kids. And no, don’t try telling your parents that’s how it works. Part of the magic is that any dad would ever dare to accept it.
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Dad: We Are Not Feeding That Feral Cat. Also Dad: I Set Up A Heated Cat House In The Backyard And Put A Camera So We Can Make Sure She’s Home Safe Every Night
“We Can’t Keep It” - My Dad 10 Months Ago
No Matter How Much I Begged, My Dad Never Let Me Have A Pet When I Was Younger. This Is Him Dragging My Cat In A Box (Which He Named The “Kitty Express”) While Making Train Noises, And Laughing Like A Child
It turns out, the emotional connection between middle-aged men and pets is not just in our heads. Bored Panda spoke to Chris Blazina, a psychologist and professor at New Mexico State University College of Education, who researches the emotional and psychological connection between men and dogs.
He is also the author of two books: “When Man Meets Dog,” which was recognized with the National Indie Excellence Book Award in the Men’s Health category, and “Men And Their Dogs: A New Understanding of Man’s Best Friend.”
Chris told us that in Western culture, “there is a very rigid approach to what is considered ‘masculine’; these include being stoic, tough, and denying a need to emotionally bond with others.”
This results in a complex issue because for “all the rigid rules, men are still social creatures that are hardwired to make and sustain emotional bonds with others.” It explains why, in popular culture, depictions of "masculine" men bonding with cute little pets are so rare.
No Dogs!
No dogs will live in my house... so I'll make him one! And that's my last word!
Caught Him Hugging The Giant Dog He Didn't Want, He Was Also Singing The Dog His Own Personal Song
He Never Wanted A Dog. Four Days After They Met, She Helped Him To Recover From A Stroke
However, in reality, as men age, “their bond with their animal companions can take on a more complex and central role,” explained Chris.
He also added that it happens due to men’s social networks that are usually smaller. “As males age, they shrink to the size of a postage stamp—a romantic partner and if they are lucky, an animal companion,” said the professor. Hence, emotional support is dependent on very few connections.
Dad Went From "You're Taking Him With You When You Leave." To "Are You Really Gonna Take Him With You??"
“He’s Only Going To Be In The Way, I’ll Step On Him”
Dad: "No Animal Allowed In This House!". Also Dad:
If your dad appears to love the new family pet more than his kids, it may just be so. “In one study, 45% of middle-aged men were more likely to turn to their dogs in times of emotional support than any other connection—parents, friends, siblings, and adult children; the only bond that rivaled the one with a dog was their significant other,” said Chris.
What makes the matter even more difficult is that the research suggests that males tend to “mask and underreport their emotional behaviors and feelings for their dogs; for fear of being thought less manly.” This sense of convert intimacy is what many onlookers do not fully understand from the outside.
He’s Never Been A Dog Person. Ever. And Now My Dad Takes Yuki Sailing And Talks To Her Wherever They Go
“Shall we garden today? Ooh let’s dig a hole. Where shall we dig it? Over there! That’s good digging. Would you like a carrot? Some water? Shall we get the paper and do the crossword?”.
My Dad (79) Went From “I Don’t Want That Dang Cat” To Carrying Her To “Her Room” For Bed Each Night
He Was A Firm Opponent Of The Hairless Cat But Skin To Skin Is The Best Way To Connect
If Your Dad Didn’t Say “We Are Not Keeping The Cat” And Then Bond With Her And Love Her The Most Is He Even Your Dad?
It Took 3 Years To Convince Him Since "He's More Of A Cat Person." He Finally Agreed As Long As The Pup Wasn't Allowed On The Bed Or Furniture. This Is Now What I Wake Up To Every Morning
"That Brown Dog" Became "Brown Dog" Became "Mr. Brown" Became "Doc Brown Wants To Stay With Me When You Move Out." Doc Brown Did Move Out With Us, This Is Their First Reunion After About 6 Months
Dad - "I Dont Want A Dog!" Also Dad - "Gaston Need Is Own Bed And Night Table"
My Grumpy Dad When He Holds Up The Cat So She Can Look Out The Window
My Dad: I Don't Want Dogs In This House. Also My Dad:
I Wasn't Keen On Getting Cats ( I Can't Even Pet Them), I Now Watch Videos For Cats With Luna At Least Once A Day
My Dad Said No Dogs Ever Again After Our Last One Passed Several Years Ago. My Mom Has Always Wanted A Dachshund, But They Both Agreed To Wait Until Retirement. But He Recently Realized That “Life Is Too Short Not To Try To Make Her Smile Every Day”
My Father, Who Used To Hate Cats, And Linus, My Cat
My Dad: Can We Return It??? If We Keep It, It Can’t Go On The Furniture And I Want Nothing To Do With It. My Dad, Out Loud, More Days Later: “Let’s Move This Pillow To Give You More Room. Are You Comfy? Do You Want Some Pets? Let’s Read Together”
My Dad Dressed "The Dog He Didn't Want" In My Childhood Dress He Kept For His First Grand Daughter
Hubs Was Never A Cat Person. Now He Tells Me How They Individually Like To Be Pet, And They All Behave And Don’t Fight When Sitting By Daddy. I Don’t Know Who Trained Who
My Dad Didn’t Want A Dog. I Watched Him Cry At The Shelter When This Guy Sat On His Lap. I Knew It Was All Over. Welcome Home Beni
I feel that some dads are just too scared of becoming emotionally involved because pets are most likely to pass before we do....
Dad Didn’t Want A Dog. Dad And The Dog:
In 7 Months We've Progressed From "We're Not Getting A Dog. Period." To This
My Dad Who “Didn’t Want A Cat” Showing Lucas Every Item Of The Weekly Shop Because “He Wants To See What We’ve Got”
My Husband, The Life Long Cat Hater. He Found Crookshanks Abandoned On A Job And Offered Some Token Resistance When I Wanted To Bring Him Home. Six Months In And While They've Been Tight Since Day 1, He Often Remarks That Crook Is The Weirdest Dog He's Ever Had
My Dad Complains That Remus Lays In His Lap Anytime He Sits Down. This Is The Smile I Got After Saying How Jealous I Am
Apparently My Dad Now Plays Guitar Every Night For The Cats He Never Wanted To Adopt
My Husband "Doesn't Like Cats" And Refused To Let Me Get A Kitty For The Longest Time. He Now Gives The Kitten A Dab Of Cream Cheese Every Morning And Naps With Him On The Couch... But Maintains That He Doesn't Like The Little Dude
Update, Over A Year After Dad Finally Said Ok To Our (His) Cat, Here Is Big Mechanic Dad Enjoying The Fall Fire With His Little Boy
My Dad Who Did Not Want Pets Comforting A Scared Pup On His First Vet Trip
I think sometimes grown man dont want a pet because deep down they know they will get attached and feel so much love for them, it scares them to become a soft hearted person. I dont know if that makes sense. My dad never wanted a cat at first, he hated the idea. Then we got our cat and when she died at 13 years old from cancer, my dad cried like a child. Ive never seen him cry in his life.
Dad: I Don't Want A Pet, So Stop Pestering Me About It. Also Dad: Please Go On Vacation So I Can Hang Out With My Grandson Again
"I'm A Cat Person," He Said. Now, "Where's Penny?! I Need Penny! I Can't Sleep Without My Doggy!"
Penny was blessed to be there. Isn't that a superhero cape on your dad?
My Dad: I Want Nothing To Do With That Pile Of Hair. Also My Dad: Let Me Build Him His Dog House With My Own Two Hands, Complete With Stairs And A Dog Door Leading Into The House So He Can Have His Own Room And His Own Bathroom
“We Are Never Getting A Cat” - My Husband
My Dad Always Talks Smack About My Cat And I Come Into The Living Room To Find This
My Dad Claims He Doesn’t Love Our Dog, But He Built This End Table With A Little Hut For Her. If That’s Not Love, I Don’t Know What Is
My Dad After He Said “Keep The Damn Cat Off The Bed”
Puffy cloud ☁️ has entered the bed. Warning ⚠️: Cats are not allowed. Puffy cloud has not been accepted as a cat. Entered the bed.
Dad: "If We Get A Tortoise I'm Not Looking After It" Also Dad: "Get Comfy, Hector, And Let Me Show You Pictures Of Your Brethren"
My Dad: No, We’re Not Getting Another Dog!! Also My Dad:
“If You Get A New Puppy, I Won’t Want Anything To Do With It. I Won’t Let It Out. I Won’t Touch It. I Won’t Feed It. You’re Fully Responsible. I Want Nothing To Do It With. Deal?”
I Present To You, My Dad Who Didn’t Want Another Dog
My Dad Says He “Doesn’t Like Animals” Including Hammie
“A Dog Will Never Be Allowed In My Car Or On My Bed” - My Dad
My Boyfriend Who Thought All Cats Were Evil Is Now Doing Indoor Rock Climbing To Reach Her. Why? Cause He Wanted To Kiss Her Forehead
My Dad's Officially Part Of The Club. He Told We Would Not Be Taking A Dog Home Today. This Is Him Hours Later
He Regularly Makes Fires Specifically For The Cat Because She Likes To Sleep In Front Of Them In This Chair
Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From All The Dads Who Didn't Want To Get A Dog
He Didn't Want "The Little Bastard" To Get His Feet Cold
We Begged For A Dog For 13 Years. This Was After Another Attempt A Year Ago. “Nice Try, Why Would We Get A Dog?” Then He Met Her And Look At His Face! He Already Loved Her
From Calling Him “The Big Black Thing” To “I Can’t Get Up Yet, He’s Using My Arm As A Pillow”
The Purest Love Is The One Between Grumpy Dads And The Pets They Said They Didn’t Want
My Dad 18 Years Ago: “I Don’t Want A Cat, He Has To Live In The Garage.” My Dad Today:
Dad 5 Years Ago: No Dogs. Dad Now: “He Was Cold”
“The Only Good Cat Is A Dead Cat” - My Dad, Who Then Claimed My Rescue Kitten A Few Hours After He Arrived And Renamed Him George. They’re Now Inseparable
I Couldn't Believe My Eyes When My Sister Sent Me This. I Have 16 Years Age Gap With My Sister And I Couldn't Have Any Pets When I Was A Kid
Pupdate: My Dad Now Swaddles/Cuddles Louie (Dog) When There Is A Thunderstorm
Oh God... Shibas.... I have a soft spot....they're just so damn cute!!!.....
“We’re Not Getting A Dog!” Says The Man Who Now Matches His Suspenders And The Dog’s Collar
Love it! Though being British I was momentarily intrigued by the idea of the fella wearing suspenders for a photo being posted here - then saw it was just braces when I scrolled down. 😁 (Suspenders hold up stockings in the UK.)
"We Don't Need Another Damn Cat"
Here’s Another One Of Nico And My Dad, Caught Red Handed
Little Photo Shoot
Dad Never Wanted A Dog
This Is My Dad Who Didn’t Want One Dog Let Alone 2 And Most Certainly Did Not Want A Cat
Classic Case Of “We Aren’t Keeping The Cat” - Dad
The Photos My Dad Sends Me Of The New Kitten He Doesn’t Want
My Dad Went From Not Wanting A Cat To Watching Basketball With Simba
“We Aren’t Getting A Damn Dog.”- Husband, One Year Ago. “Awww, She Keeps Crying, Can’t She Just Sleep With Us?” - Husband, Two Days After We Acquired This Little Squirt
Yes she can sleep with you. Put her on your bed and give her own little corner.
Took A Lot Of Convincing To Get One Cat, Let Alone Two. Cat #2 And Dad Are Now Best Buds Who Make Pancakes Together
"Dont You Dare Get A Cat, I Hate Cats"
Dad Who Did Not Want A Cat Tearing Up In Joy Because The Cats On His Lap
“I Hate Cats” “They’re Evil” “He Has No Concept Of Boundaries” “Did Anyone Get The Salmon For The Cats? They Don’t Like The Roast Beef One Anymore”
“I Will Kick Any Damn Dog You Get Out Of My House!” 2 Months Later And Louie (Dog) Only Sleeps In My Dad’s Bed
Me: I Don't Want A New Bird, They Only Bond To You And Want Nothing To Do With Me! New Bird:
My Dad Said He Didn't Want Another Dog... Okay Dad
Now Dad Gets Mad Whenever Anyone Calls Him Bad Dog Bc He's A Sensitive Breed
This Dog Is Not Only In His House, But In His Heart Now
My Sister Told Me I Should Post Our Dad Here. Our Dad Is The Stereotypical Mexican Dad. He Used To Always Say “Yo No Quiero Animales En Esta Casa!”. I Just Received This Picture. Also, He Told My Mom That The Dogs Are His
Against My Dad's Wishes (And Allergies) I Brought A Cat Home 2 Years Ago. Here He Is Laying Down Fishing Out Cat Toys From Under The Fridge With Said Cat
My Dad Didn't Want A Dog. Now She's His Favorite Little Girl
3 Months After Saying He Didn’t Want A Dog
Didn’t Want A Dog. Not Really A Dog Person. Daughter Wanted A Dog. And Here We Are
My Dad Hates Cats
My Uncle, Who Absolutely Thinks Pets Are A Waste Of Time And Money
My Dad And The Cat "He Hates". He Calls Her The Ice Queen
Boyfriend ‘Didn’t Want A Cat’ And We Were Told She ‘Isn’t A Lap Cat’... This Was The Result 24 Hours After Minnie Came To Her Forever Home
My Mexican Dad Who Said She Could Stay For One Week. It’s Been Ten Years Now
My Dad Rocking The Cat Who Wasn’t Allowed In “His Chair” That He Said He Did Not Want In His Chair Looking Pleased As A Peach
Um Can We Get Some Privacy Please?
Part 2 Of “If You Get Another Dog I’m Moving Out” — Still Here
He Still Calls Him "Stupid Cat"
1 Year Later
From “The Dogs Are Not Coming Up On The Bed” To “We Need To Get A King Size Bed So They Can Sleep Next To Us”
"Cats Aren't Even Good For Anything. Absolutley The Worst Pet We Could Get"
My Dad Told Us He Never Wanted Another Dog... But Then Allowed Us To Get Two Puppies From The Same Litter. This Is The Seating Arrangement Every Night
Dad might've thought the dogs would favor someone else. Now that he knows it's him, it cool.
He Spent 20 Years Refusing To Get A Dog, Now They Play Until They Both Fall Over
Do Grandpas Count? He Went From "Don't You Dare Bring This Disease Ridden Stray Inside" To "She Likes It Best When I Scratch Her Behind The Ears"
Dad Didn't Want A New Dog. And Then He Stumbled Upon This OG (Original Golden). Meet Nigel (Dog, Not Dad)
My Dad Always Says He Doesn't Care About Our Cat. A Few Days Ago He Asked My Mom To Take This Picture
Five Years Ago My Dad Said He Didn’t Want A Dog. Here’s Their Sunday Afternoon Together
"She Can Stay For 2 Weeks," Turned Into Him Telling Her It Hurts When She Doesn't Hug Him On Christmas
From A Dad Who Did Not Want A Pet To A Pet Who Does Not Want A Dad
Used To Hate Cats. Now He “Doesn’t Want To Mistreat Them By Getting Up”
Update: Dad Finally Gave In And Let Her Have The Pillow
I Think Dads Say They Don't Want Pets Because They Can't Handle The Bond They Form
My Dad Didn’t Want A Dog. Now He Hangs Up Both Their Coats To Dry After It Rains
Another Dad Who Didn't Want A Dog
My Dad “Didn’t Want A Dog” Yet This Is His Snapchat Story Today
Pit Bulls Are Dangerous He Said
They are dangerous! Have you ever been hit in the shin with a happy pit bull tail? Horrible, I tell you, horrible. Plus, if a pit bull wants to kiss you, YOU WILL BE KISSED. Oh and those, YOU WILL PET ME head butts. Those are awful too. AND pit bulls are notorious couch hogs.
My Dad: “I Don’t Want A Dog”
Dad Two Years Ago: “Why Would You Want To Get A Dog? They’re All Work And Responsibility And Very Little Play”
My Dad Didn't Even Want The "Damn Dog"
I Don’t Want A Kitten. He’ll Destroy The Sofa
Husband Was Not Happy About Rescuing This Feral Cat
When My Mum First Met My Dad He Had Never Had Cats And Was Not A Fan - 17 Years Of Marriage And 6 Cats Later This Is Where He’s At
From Swearing He Would Never Have An Animal In The House To Feeding Her Pizza From The Table
“You Can Get A New Cat But Keep That Filthy Animal Away From Me” Yeah Ok Dad
My Dad “A Dog That Small Isn’t A Dog It’s A Rodent!!” Also Him “I Got Him Two New Winter Coats So He’s Not Cold But Make Sure He Eats The Lunch I Made Him Before He Goes Out”
From “Please Tell Me You Aren’t Serious” To “Mac’s Helping Me” Within A Week
He Keeps Threatening To "Put Him Back [ In The Alley] Where He Found Him"
![He Keeps Threatening To "Put Him Back [ In The Alley] Where He Found Him"](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5f101760e1b96_fjujsgdly1951__700.jpg "He Keeps Threatening To \"Put Him Back [ In The Alley] Where He Found Him\"")
She Is Too Tired To Walk
Dad And The Dog He Didn't Want
My Dad, After One Week When He Said "No Cats In This House"
Dad: "I Don't Want A Cat"
“I Want Nothing To Do With This Damn Dog. He’s Your Responsibility"
My Dad 10 Years Ago: I Don't Want Any Animals In This House! My Dad Today:
Dad: "You Will Not Bring A Dog Here." Also Dad: "Quick! Take Our Picture"
“Alright, Lets Go...” Says The Grumpy Old Man To The “Stupid Dog” For Their Nightly Beer In The Backyard
“It’s Too Hot To Have This Dog Sitting On Me Like This...” I Offered To Call Him Over To Me But No It’s Ok... Big Joe With Pablo
My Dad "Animals Are For Eating, Not For Pets"
“He Is Not Allowed In The House, On The New Carpet, Upstairs And Definitely Not On The Sofa!”
"I'm Pretty Sure I'm Allergic To Dogs" To "Look At The Halo! She's Like An Angel Sent From Heaven"
My Dad, Who Hates Cats
He Tells People He’s Not Much Of An Animal Person But The Second He Gets Home He’s Wanting Cuddles And Making Sure Our Fur Baby Is Happy And Cozy
Me: "Hey Dad, I Am Going To Bring My Dog With Me For Christmas" Dad: "I Don't Want To Have To Deal With A Dog In The House, I Just Had Knee Surgery." Also Dad:
This Dad Didn’t Want Any Part Of Getting A Dog
"It’ll Last Two Weeks" - My Dad 5 Years Ago
"Fine, But You're Taking Care Of It"
"We Have Enough Cats In This House, I'm Not Getting Another" - Dad, 2 Weeks Before Getting A Li'l Kitten
My Dad 4 Years Ago: "No Hamsters In This House!" My Dad Now:
My Dad: “I Don’t Want Any Filthy Cat On My Couch”. Also Dad: “Don’t Sit There, It’s My Son Spot“. Yeah, Gustavo The Cat Is The Favorite Son
Dad & The Neighbor's Cat He Doesn't Like Having Inside
My Dad Doesn't Want A Cat But The Cat Definitely Wants My Dad
“She Can Sleep In The Garage, But There’s No Way She’s Allowed Inside The House”
1,5 Years Ago Dad: We Are Not Getting A Dog. 2 Weeks Ago Dad: We Are Not Getting Another Dog
From “We Are Not Keeping Her, I’m Taking Her To The Pound Tomorrow” To Rubbing Her Belly And Putting His Face Against Hers
"I Hate Cats. If You Get A Cat, I'm Not Going To Visit." Now He Comes With Us On Walks And Lures Her Over With Treats
“We Don’t Need 2 Eighty Pound Monsters Running Around The House And Getting All Over The Couch” Now Bambi Is Dads Go-To Couch Buddy
Mr. "We Don’t Need Another Cat"
“I Don’t Want Another Dog, You Guys Are Crazy” - My Grumpy Dad Feat Our Second Puppy The Day We Brought Her Home
"I Don't Want More Dogs" Now They're Taking Selfies After Doing Yoga
Here’s My Favourite Pic Of My Dad And Our Dog, Sid. Not Quite Sure What He’s Got In His Mouth Haha
My Dad, Who Was "Allergic To Cats" And "Didn't Want Another Animal In The House" (We Already Have 2 Dogs)
“We Are Not Getting A Cat.” (They Now Have Two And He Comes To My House Regularly To “Check On” My Two Who Lived With Them For A While)
Dad Said He Didn't Want A Dog
Parents Came Over To See Our New Place. Dad Left Living Room And Was Gone A Long Time. Found Him In Our Pet Room
He Didn't Want Either Of Them And Is Now Begging Me For A Third, Our Daughter Aproves Haha
My Dad Three Years Ago: "I Can’t Believe You Brought Another Dog Into This House". My Dad Now
My Dad Now Refers To Himself As “Grandpa”
Dad Had Always Said No Pets, Until My Sister Adopted One Behind His Back. This Was Their First Encounter
Love at first sight. At first I thought the white part was the face of a very odd creature. Then I realized it was a precious tiny puppy.
My Dad Who “Didn’t Want A Dog”
The Answer Was No, You Don't Need A Cat. You See Who Won That Debate. Yup, The Cat Was The Winner. He Was One Of My Better Ideas
I’ve Been Dying To Catch Mr. “I Don’t Want A Dog, Don’t You Dare Bring Home Another Dog, I Can’t Believe You Guys Are Doing This I Never Said I Wanted Another Dog” In A Position Like This
My Stepdad Didn’t Want A Cat. Safe To Say Oscar Changed His Mind
My Dad Hated Cats And Was Pissed When I Brought Her Home, But Now, 3 Years Later, He’s Showing Her Cat Videos While She Sits In His Lap. She Also Sleeps With Him Every Night
My Fiancé Did Not Want Another Cat. Here He Is 3 Years Later
We Wanted A Tuxedo Cat For My Son And The One He Liked Was Bonded With This Cutie. Dad Said No To Two Cats But I Didn’t Listen. Dad Quickly Changed His Mind. They Snuggle Like This Every Day
I Left Shmoo With My Parents While I Took A Short Term Job. He Appears To Have Adopted My Father, Who Previously Claimed He “Isn’t A Cat Person.” They Now Share A Pillow At Night
Said He Was Allergic And Hated Cats. He Spoils This Cat And Made Our Spare Room A Cat Wonderland For Her With Multiple Cat Trees. Also They Have A Routine For Night Time. Dad To My 4,5-Year-Old
My Dad, Who Hates Cats, Built Bunkbeds For My Boys
No Pets For 32 Years, I Begged The Last 2,5 For A Cat, He Said "I Just Dont Know". Not Even A Week Here, Such A Daddys Boy Already
I’m Finally The Dad That Didn’t Want The Dog
Dad's Christmas Present, Didn't Want It Till He Had It
"Why Do We Need So Many Cats!?" We're Now At Four
You can't help loving something when that something loves you so completely.
Me...I'm not keeping an indoor cat, because I hate the smell of a litter box and refuse to deal with it. So, a little black feral cat walks in through the pet flap and takes over the house, teaches the dogs good manners, and never needs a litter box because she goes outside. 15 years, still frisky as a kitten, best cat ever.
and she never knocks anything over, either. RoomMates-...b3c695.jpg 
You can't help loving something when that something loves you so completely.
Me...I'm not keeping an indoor cat, because I hate the smell of a litter box and refuse to deal with it. So, a little black feral cat walks in through the pet flap and takes over the house, teaches the dogs good manners, and never needs a litter box because she goes outside. 15 years, still frisky as a kitten, best cat ever.
and she never knocks anything over, either. RoomMates-...b3c695.jpg
