24 Latine Parents Who "Didn't Want Pets" (Spoiler Alert: They Definitely Did)

1.This dad, who definitely uploaded that picture (and ten more) to Facebook later:

2.This mom, who went from "get that dog out of my house" to "everyone move, it's time for his birthday selfie:"

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3.This dad who not only got a new best friend, but also a new coworker:

4.This mom, who decided that everyone has to be at the table for dinner:

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5.This dad, who went from "get that cat out of my house!" to "hey, have you seen this meme?"

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6.This mom, who texts her kid every time their cat does something cute (spoiler alert: it's a lot):

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7.This dad who couldn't resist a mini puppy photoshoot:

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8.This mom, who went from "I don't want a dog" to "move, that's the dog's seat:"

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9.This mom, who takes her newfound abuela responsibilities very seriously:

10. This dad, who, TBH, I think is having more fun than the pup is:

11.This dad, who has fully accepted that his best friend is, in fact, an adorable lil' cat:

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12.This mom who not only accepted her newfound furry friend, but embraced them:

13.This dad, who I'm pretty sure did not move from that spot until this lil' guy woke up:

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14.This mom, who is always on the lookout for goodies for her grand-dog:

15.This dad, who says it all with the big ole smile on his face:

16.This mom who knows that dinnertime means that everyone gets a plate:

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17.This mom, who "didn't want a dog," and now tucks them into bed if they fall asleep on the couch:

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18.This mom who realized there's no better dance partner than a puppy:

19.This dad, who didn't know he wanted a cat, but has definitely never been happier:

20.This dad, who is slowly but surely accepting that he is, in fact, an animal person:

dad on a recliner with two dogs a bunny on his lap

21.This dad and dog who are practically inseparable now:

22.This mom, who definitely makes little comments to her feline friend while scrolling Facebook:

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23.This dad, whose went from having "his special chair" to "his (and the dog's) special chair:

24.And finally, this dad who went on a whoooole emotional journey and realized he is, in fact, a dog person:

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Now it's your turn! Do you have a Latine parent who was 1000% certain they didn't want a pet...only to be totally in love and obsessed with them, like, a month later? If so, feel free to share pictures and stories like these in the comments below!

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