22 Men whose hearts were won by their pets

Some men like to act like they’re too tough for a pet. That all changes when the little cat or dog trots into the house. All that negative energy vanishes and homemade pet furniture starts showing up in the home. These are the pets that make men’s hearts melt like you wouldn’t believe.

“Protecting Him From The Dog”

You usually see men who love their dogs and not their cats. This man “protected” his cat from getting attacked by the dog in the house. The cat and the man look oddly content.

He Wanted A Quick Picture

At first, this dad didn’t want anything to do with dogs at his home. The moment this one hopped into his lap, he desperately asked for a photo before it was too late.

Giving The Dog More Love Than Anyone Else

This man’s family had to beg him to get this little dog. After he gave in, he started giving the shaggy pooch more attention than anyone else in the family.

Keeping A Stray For Good

Sometimes, a stray animal can quickly become yours. This man turned this poor kitty without a home into daddy’s cat, and he looks pretty satisfied by his decision. As long as he got his shots, it’s all good!

That’s His Best Friend

You can tell by the way he holds his shepherd that it’s his best friend. The dog even looks like she’s used to this treatment, so it doesn’t phase her one bit.

The Hiking Buddy He Never Knew He Needed

At first, he didn’t want this small dog. This man wanted a bigger canine, one he could “go hiking with like a German shepherd or a lab.” He found out this pooch got the job done just as well.

Didn’t Take Long To Form A Bond

It only took one hour after getting this dog for this dad to turn into silly putty. It took 21 years for the family to convince him a dog is what’s missing.

Quality Time With The Feline

It’s not every day you get a moment like this with the cat. With a glass of wine in one hand, this man looks like an ultimate cat owner, and it’s great to see.

Safe In His Arms

A Reddit user captioned this photo: “We do not need another husky. —My fiancé (who I might add is wearing a black shirt covered in her dog hair).”

It looks like he might get at least one more husky.

Dad Builds A Handmade Cat Bed On Wheels

This dad shunned the idea of owning a cat, but that all changed after the cute little thing arrived. Dad ended up making a handmade cat bed with wheels for his new best friend!

Bedtime With The Little One

There aren’t many things cuter than a grown man falling asleep with a small dog. It’s even better when that same man called it a “rat-sized dog” in the past.

Winning Over Dads For Ages

This father was afraid of dogs since he was little. His daughter brought home an adorable puppy, and that did the trick. His fear suddenly went away, but his curiosity increased.

“My Grumpy Dad With The Pet He Did Not Want”

When you think about it, a grumpy person and a cat should make the perfect combination. Have you ever heard of the super famous internet sensation known as Grumpy Cat?

Not Interrupting His Game Time

Getting between a gamer and his video game is something you don’t do. There’s pretty much an unwritten rule that a game is never interrupted, but these dogs want to have fun.

Praising The Cat

It’s definitely love when you play with the cat while he’s sitting sideways and you configure your body to get level with it. Someone who doesn’t care about pets wouldn’t take the time to do all of that.

Wishing The Dog Happy Birthday

Imagine walking out the front door and you see your dad wishing the dog a happy birthday with a straight face. The dog looks like she’s paying close attention to the speech.

Giving The Dog The Shirt Off His Back

“My husband, who does not want a dog, giving the dog his shirt because she is cold,” a Reddit user wrote. I’ve never seen someone really give the shirt off their back to an animal.

Dog Meets Dad

In this version of dog meets dad, this father had no clue what to expect. He knew it might be cute, but he never expected this much fluffiness in one pooch.

Like It’s A Baby

Any pet owners will relate to this photo. Sometimes, you want to hold your cat or dog like a baby and rock it. They won’t admit it, but I’m sure they love the break from walking.

“My Dad Just Got A Kitten”

The way he stares at this kitten is how every man needs to gaze at their significant other once in a while. He’s loving the way this little one snacks on the food.

His New Fishing Partner!

Who knew dogs could fish? This man despised the idea of having a dog at first. Now, he takes him fishing every time he goes. The pooch must have some great instincts.

Rock Climbing For A Kiss

“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,” a Reddit user captioned this photo. That’s a level of dedication I wasn’t prepared to see.