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You might think you're not a cat person but the second you lay your eyes on those furry little divas and get to witness their grace firsthand, you become one. Just like these 50 folks.

Just like Twitter user Ruby's (@roobeekeane) dad. At first, he was like 'No no no' but when he heard the 'meow meow meow' he quickly changed his mind. Now the man is showering them with attention and care, spoiling the critters whenever he gets a chance to.

After Ruby tweeted pics of the new friends, they quickly went viral. Now, over 72K likes later, people are sharing their own similar stories, telling how felines are finding ways into their loved ones' hearts.

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"My dad's kind, caring and funny. He can always cheer me up or calm me down," Ruby told Bored Panda.

The family had a very old, sick cat who died in 2018. "It was so sad and traumatic and my dad said 'can we have a year off from having cats?' Little did he know my mum and I had already put down a deposit to adopt two kittens.

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Lizzy Potter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ONIONS!!!! ONIONS EVERYWHERE!!!! who keeps bringing the onions???

Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a lasting tribute to a beloved family member. Pass the tissues, please...

Ashley Nell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our first family dog past away 4 years ago and we buried her in our grandparent's house. whenever we come to visit them, we also talk to Daisy.

Cristina Speluzzi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is where my beloved Chimoltrufia, who passed after 19 wonderful years with me, is buried. Now it has still more little dolls, gifts from some friends. IMG-201905...7-jpeg.jpg IMG-20190510-WA0019-5e05732fb5437-jpeg.jpg

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Gin Marie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvote ALL of these so boredpanda has to keep all of them! I hate looking at an absolutely adorable topic and finding out it was once much longer.

MrsShellyB
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see my husband (who also didn't want cats and shows them everything new he brings into the house because they're indoor cats) also doing this

AMYAH MINOTT-STARLING
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my cat name is mo she was my 2 pet it was a sad replacement for my dog swiper that was 2 or 3 years old and my dad did not even like cats so when i moved i could not take her with me sadly 😢😢:-(

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"You adopt a cat knowing their lifespan is shorter than yours and you're probably going to be very sad at some point. But the joy and friendship they bring is worth the heartbreak," Ruby explained. "After our old cat died, I think my dad forgot how fun it is to have cats. Also, Lucas and Dustin immediately loved him and sat on him for hours so he didn't have a choice but to bond with them."

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Ruby's dad already knows that he's internet-famous and thinks it's hilarious. She also tried explaining it to their cats: "I showed Lucas the post and he batted my phone out of my hand and sniffed it a lot. I think the fame has gone to his head."

The two cats who are responsible for starting this whole thread, Lucas and Dustin, have their own Instagram now. You can follow their fun adventures @CoatedSphynxBoiz!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He knows when he's beaten. Sensible man. And he'll save a fortune in heating bills!

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Things are so much easier once people realise it's the cat who will decide if they're a cat person or not!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I could do this but my cat hates other cats and would probably try to kill it.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I am older I want to have a cattery with a ton of cat trees, toys, and food!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's heart warming. My Dad also suffered with Alzheimer's. When things got really bad and he ended up in the hospital, my sister was worried about whether she'd be able to take care of him in the house because of him now being bedridden. While the EMTs were taking my Dad into his room, her dog Susie started barking from the next bedroom. My Dad, eyes closed, shouts "Hush!" And the dog piped down. My sister knew then everything was going to be fine.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was he feelin' the force? (Sorry - saw the Star Wars bits behind him!)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat's holding his hand? Too much..... *heart attack* I am dead. Not big surprise.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom always says that she doesn't want any cats inside, but she always feeds any stray who gets her to regularly feed them, eventually inviting them in to stay. My sister and brother are both allergic. After a new stray moves in, Mom keeps them out of certain rooms, so that my siblings can visit without having to drug up on antihistamines.

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