In this world, there are some things that are clearly easier said than done. For instance, not wanting to have a cat or a pet for that matter. We’re pretty sure that you’ve encountered countless people who initially didn’t want cats yet ended up owning one. It could be a roommate, a friend, a family member or even yourself. Apparently, cats have a certain charm that no human can ever resist. And it shows on the photos that we have featured below.
We’ve compiled several photos and testaments of new “cat converts” that most cat owners could probably relate to. From being okay with having a cat at home to eventually not minding sharing their personal space with their feline friends—the connection and affection just grows deeper by the day.
People who claim that they didn’t want cats are being photographed by their loved ones getting all cozy and familiar with their newfound furry friends
“‘I don’t want a kitten, I’m not a cat person!’ A week later…”
![Kitten Lying on Bed Besdie a Man](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Lying-on-Bed-Besdie-a-Man.jpg)
“Dad four months ago didn’t even want a cat… Now look at him”
![Man Wrapping Cat Around His Arms](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Wrapping-Cat-Around-His-Arms.jpg)
“my dad claims to hate my cat. turns out he takes selfies with her.”
![Man Taking Selfie with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Taking-Selfie-with-Cat.jpg)
“I live alone…didn’t want a pet. Workmate suggested she bring a kitten over that needed a home. Been together a year now.”
![Kitten Sleeping on Human's Arm](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sleeping-on-Humans-Arm.jpg)
“Boyfriend claims to hate my cat…came home to this”
![Man Sleeping while Holding Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Sleeping-while-Holding-Cat.jpeg)
“My grandfather didn’t want a cat and now he shares snacks with Tiger (one of the cats he’s rescued from his barn)”
![Old Man Feeding a Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Old-Man-Feeding-a-Cat.jpg)
“My wife didn’t want cats. Even after getting our Bengals, she claimed she just ‘liked them alright.’ I’ve been calling her bluff, and I finally have proof.”
![Woman Sleeping Beside Kitten](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Woman-Sleeping-Beside-Cat.jpg)
“I pretend I don’t like my roommates cat. But when he’s at work, we hangout.”
![Man Taking Mirror Selfie with Cat on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Taking-Mirror-Selfie-with-Cat-on-Shoulder.jpg)
People who didn’t want cats are slowly finding themselves being transformed into a cat person
“My boyfriend doesn’t love cats, so I was worried about bringing home this orphan rescue. Now, they won’t leave each other alone.”
![Man Hugging Kitten](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Hugging-Cat.jpg)
“He claims he doesn’t like cats but currently refusing to disturb sleeping cat to get up and pull the curtains ….”
![Cat Sleeping on Man's Lap](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sleeping-on-Mans-Lap.jpg)
“I am not a cat person. My Mom found the most social stray.”
![Kitten Sitting on Woman's Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sitting-on-Womans-Shoulder.jpg)
“Boyfriend said he didn’t want another cat…”
![Kitten Sitting on Man's Lap](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sitting-on-Mans-Lap.jpg)
“‘I really hate your cat’ indeed….”
![Man Holding Cat while Sleeping](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Holding-Cat-while-Sleeping.jpg)
“My dad hates cats.”
![Kitten Sleeping on Man's Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sleeping-on-Mans-Shoulder.jpg)
“Growing up, my grandpa hated cats and told me that when my cats died I wasn’t allowed to get more under his roof. They died. I got another. This is my grandpa.”
![Old Man Petting Kitten while Lying on Couch](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Old-Man-Petting-Cat-while-Lying-on-Couch.jpg)
“My friend’s dad didn’t want a cat. She just sent me this.”
![Cat Sleeping on Man's Chest](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Sleeping-on-Mans-Chest.jpg)
After all, it’s a known fact that cats can be clingy creatures. So, even people who claim that they didn’t want cats simply find themselves falling under these irresistible felines’ spell. And by the time they realize it, they’ve already grown uncontrollably fond of their furry friends. Keep scrolling down to see more of the heartfelt stories and photos of this newfound friendship!
“My dad hates cats. He just sent me this while babysitting my cat.”
![Cat Clinging onto Man's Arm](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-Clinging-onto-Mans-Arm.jpg)
“My boyfriend always said he didn’t want to get a cat… this is them five minutes after meeting.”
![Man Sitting on Couch with Kitten on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Sitting-on-Couch-with-Cat-on-Shoulder.jpg)
“Got a kitty. Roommate said he doesn’t like cats. Came home to this.”
![Sleeping Man with Sleeping Kitten on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sleeping-Man-with-Sleeping-Cat-on-Shoulder.jpg)
“I always considered myself to be more of a dog person, but a co-worker brought this little guy in and I couldn’t help myself”
![Man Holding a Kitten and Making a Sad Face](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Holding-a-Kitten-and-Making-a-Sad-Face.jpg)
“At first I didn’t want to have to take care of kittens… Then this happened.”
![Kitten on Carpet](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kitten-on-Carpet.jpg)
“And he didn’t even want a cat…”
![Man Sleeping on Bed Beside Kitten](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Sleeping-on-Bed-Beside-Cat.jpg)
“This is the man that didn’t want a cat”
![Man Sitting on Couch with Black Kitten on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Man-Sitting-on-Couch-with-Black-Cat-on-Shoulder.jpg)
From allowing cats into their homes to eventually not minding sharing their personal space with them, these new cat lovers have certainly grown fond of their feline friends
“I didn’t want a cat…”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Man Sleeping with Cat on Couch](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Man-Sleeping-with-Cat-on-Couch.jpeg)
“My gf’s dad doesn’t like cats so he says, looks like she won him over!”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Girlfriend's Father with Cat on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Girlfriends-Father-with-Cat-on-Shoulder.jpg)
“I found a cat. I don’t like cats. ….now i have a cat i guess.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Adopting a Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Adopting-a-Cat.jpg)
“Me a year ago: I hate cats, they’re evil! Me, now, on my 4th set of fosters”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Man on His Fourth Set of Fosters](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Man-on-His-Fourth-Set-of-Fosters.jpg)
“Caught a picture of my cat with my friend who adamantly ‘hates cats'”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Friend Playing with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Friend-Playing-with-Cat.jpeg)
“My dad doesn’t want a cat but the cat definitely wants my dad. Did i hit the karma jackpot?”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Sleeping with Kitten on Shoulder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Sleeping-with-Kitten-on-Shoulder.jpg)
“If you ask him, ‘f*ck no I’m not a cat person'”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Man Sleeping on Bed with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Man-Sleeping-on-Bed-with-Cat.jpeg)
“I didn’t want cats. My wife wanted cats. So we compromised and got 5 cats.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats End Up Getting 5 Cats](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-End-Up-Getting-5-Cats.jpg)
“‘I’m not really a cat guy'”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Boyfriend Lying on Couch with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Boyfriend-Lying-on-Couch-with-Cat.jpeg)
“Dad says he doesn’t like the cat, saw this”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Hugging Cat while Sleeping](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Hugging-Cat-while-Sleeping.jpg)
“Not a cat person but I just couldn’t not take her home.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Letting Cat Stay at Home](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Letting-Cat-Stay-at-Home.jpg)
“The boyfriend is supposedly not a cat person.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Boyfriend Playing with Cat while Working](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Boyfriend-Playing-with-Cat-while-Working.jpg)
“When we met thirteen years ago he told me, ‘I’m more of a dog person, really.'”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Man Sitting on Couch with Two Cats](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Man-Sitting-on-Couch-with-Two-Cats.jpg)
“Got Leeroy a couple weeks back. Girlfriend didn’t want a cat and still tells friends she hates him. Yeah ok.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Girlfriend Lying on Couch with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Girlfriend-Lying-on-Couch-with-Cat.jpg)
“My dad never wanted a cat, and look at him now”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Playing with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Playing-with-Cat.jpg)
“I’m not a cat person but I’ll make an exception.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Exception](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Exception.jpg)
“My dad swears he hates cats”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Sleeping with Cat on Bed](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Sleeping-with-Cat-on-Bed.jpg)
There are clearly no boundaries once you’ve finally let cats into your life! Even for those people who didn’t want cats.
“I wanted a cat. My ‘not a cat person’ boyfriend did not. We got one because it would make me happy. Guess whose cat she is.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Boyfriend Hugging a Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Boyfriend-Hugging-a-Cat.jpg)
“Boyfriend says he does not like cats, I think he is full of sh*t.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Boyfriend Sleeping with Cat on Couch](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Boyfriend-Sleeping-with-Cat-on-Couch.jpg)
“My boyfriend said he doesn’t like cats”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Boyfriend Playing with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Boyfriend-Playing-with-Cat.jpg)
“My dad, who hates cats, built bunkbeds for my boys.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Building Bunk Beds for Cats](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Building-Bunk-Beds-for-Cats.jpg)
“Our cat only loves our dad, who hates her.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Father Lying on Couch with Cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Father-Lying-on-Couch-with-Cat.jpg)
“No. I don’t want to hold a kitten.”
![People Who Didn't Want Cats Man Sleeping while Hugging Kitten](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/People-Who-Didnt-Want-Cats-Man-Sleeping-while-Hugging-Kitten.jpg)