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How many times you've heard someone declaring that cats are stupid and who needs them anyway? We sure did at least a couple, and each time the story ended the same way - the cat hater unexpectedly got themselves a cat, and now they're best friends forever. Precisely because of these feline hatred imposters and their complete turnarounds into cat person Bored Panda has compiled a list proving that resisting a cute cat's charm is a lot more difficult than you'd imagine.
Sure you can say you don't want a pet cat, and hey, you might even mean it, but that doesn't mean a kitty cat doesn't want you, and if it does then no amount of resistance will stop it from creeping into your life and stealing your heart. Don't believe us? Then keep on scrolling to see the funny photo proofs for yourself, and feel free to add your own pictures to the list!
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#1
"No, I Don't Want To Hold A Kitten"
#4
Our Cat Only Loves Our Dad, Who Hates Her
Mangoes'nRum 7 years ago
This is reverse psychology. Hooman love cat, cat hates hooman. Homman hates cat, cat says "Love meeeee..... ow"
#5
My Dad, Who Hates Cats, Built Bunkbeds For My Boys
#6
My Boyfriend Said He Doesn't Like Cats. This Is Him Now
#7
Boyfriend Says He Does Not Like Cats. I Think He Is Full Of Shit
Mangoes'nRum 7 years ago
Cats will never sleep in that expensive bed you buy for them. Ever. They always want other people sleeping places. The dogs bed, the hoomans bed (or closet), the SOs shoulder...
#8
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
#9
My Dad Swears He Hates Cats
#10
I'm Not A Cat Person But I'll Make An Exception
#11
My Dad Never Wanted A Cat, And Look At Him Now
#12
Got Leeroy A Couple Weeks Back. Girlfriend Didn't Want A Cat And Still Tells Friends She Hates Him. Yeah, Ok
Katie Glenn 7 years ago
Your cat has beautiful markings... Maybe that's why he loves your girlfriend, she can relate with beautiful markings.
Random Panda 7 years ago
Why would you say you hate a pet? Because it's "cool"? Don't quite understand how some people are wired...
Hayley Lightcap 7 years ago
Most people hate cats because they think they're selfish and useless.
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Bob Collins 7 years ago
Their markings match. Clearly the kitten thinks this is her human-mama!
Sherri Mantooth Bagwell 7 years ago
Cat's expression says it all..."I won. This hooman is mine!❤"
Karen Hetland 5 years ago
Yeah, but she's got that resting b***h face anyway. Maybe that is what is throwing her off!
Jovy Jergens 7 years ago
I too have met people who used to "hate cats" and now they say the cat is their favorite pet ever!
Linda Langley 7 years ago
She is trying so terribly hard to look like she doesn't like him!!! Yea, right! Lol.
It's Caturday 7 years ago
Why do you feel not only the need to judge people, but also to voice it? What good does that do?
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When We Met 13 Years Ago He Told Me, "I'm More Of A Dog Person, Really"
#14
14 Years Ago My Sister And I Got A Kitten For Our Dad Who Had Always Said He Hated Cats. They've Been Inseparable Ever Since
#15
The Boyfriend Is Supposedly Not A Cat Person
#16
Not A Cat Person But I Just Couldn't Not Take Her Home.
#17
Dad Says He Doesn't Like The Cat, Saw This
#18
Before I Got My Kitten, My Boyfriend Said He Didn't Like Cats. Now I Have Been Demoted To "Princess #2"
#19
I Didn't Want Cats. My Wife Wanted Cats. So We Compromised And Got 5 Cats
#20
If You Ask Him, "F*ck No, I'm Not A Cat Person"
#21
My Dad Doesn't Want A Cat But The Cat Definitely Wants My Dad
Random Panda 7 years ago
This kitten looks way too young to be separated from mum and siblings :( hope it hasn't been adopted all on his own.
#22
Caught A Picture Of My Cat With My Friend Who Adamantly "Hates Cats"
#23
Me A Year Ago: I Hate Cats, They're Evil! Me, Now, On My 4th Set Of Fosters
#24
My "Not A Cat Person" Boyfriend Falling In Love With A Shelter Kitty
#25
I Found A Cat. I Don't Like Cats. Now I Have A Cat I Guess
#26
My Girlfriend's Dad Doesn't Like Cats So He Says, Looks Like She Won Him Over
#27
He Didn't Want A Cat
#28
This Is The Man That Didn't Want A Cat
#29
After Not Letting Me Get A Cat For Years He Is Now Besotted With Gus
#30
And He Didn't Even Want A Cat
#31
When Your Dad Says He "Doesn't Like Cats" But You Finally Convince Him To Let You Get One And You End Up Getting Pics Like These While You're At Work
#32
At First I Didn't Want To Have To Take Care Of Kittens. Then This Happened
Phyllicia Goh 7 years ago
Aww look at that little face. How can you say no to it? *Heart eyes*
#33
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
#34
Got A Kitty. Roommate Said He Doesn't Like Cats. Came Home To This
#35
My Boyfriend Always Said He Didn't Want To Get A Cat. This Is Them 5 Minutes After Meeting
#36
My Dad Hates Cats. He Just Sent Me This While Babysitting My Cat
#37
My Friend's Dad Didn't Want A Cat. She Just Sent Me This
#38
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
#39
My Dad Hates Cats
#40
"I Really Hate Your Cat" Indeed
#41
Boyfriend Said He Didn't Want Another Cat
#42
I Am Not A Cat Person. My Mom Found The Most Social Stray
#43
He Claims He Doesn’t Like Cats But Is Currently Refusing To Disturb Sleeping Cat To Get Up And Pull The Curtains
#44
My Boyfriend Doesn't Love Cats, So I Was Worried About Bringing Home This Orphan Rescue. Now, They Won't Leave Each Other Alone
#45
I Pretend I Don't Like My Roommate's Cat. But When He's At Work, We Hangout
#46
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
#47
My Grandfather Didn't Want A Cat And Now He Shares Snacks With Tiger (One Of The Cats He Rescued From His Barn)
#48
Boyfriend Claims To Hate My Cat. Came Home To This
#49
I Live Alone. Didn't Want A Pet. Workmate Suggested She Bring A Kitten Over That Needed A Home. Been Together A Year Now
#50
My Dad Claims To Hate My Cat. Turns Out He Takes Selfies With Her
Denise Stark 7 years ago
This is Adorable. I'm starting to get the impression that cats love people who don't want them to!😍
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Grace Barclay 7 years ago
People who say they are not a cat / dog person - take note of this. Dogs pull you out of yourself; dogs are there for the rough and tumble belly laugh stuff. Cats pull you into yourself - more introspective, more brain thinking. Nothing cast in stone with my statement - just something I think. I grew up with both cats & dogs. Love them both, live with 4 cats and love when I see my sister's dogs. They are both good for human beings.
Jess 💖 Yass 5 years ago
This for me is very true! My cat helps me meditate and relax. Now I need a dog to help me be active and live life to the fullest!
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Asia 7 years ago
I feel like people who claim, that they hate cats most likely never had a chance to play with one. They see them as aggressive, scratching and biting creatures... And that is far from from what most cats are. I refuse to believe, that this adorable, purring ball of fur could be still hated after some quality time spent together. Impossible!
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
It can not be about not liking cats rather than not wanting to have one in the house. My dad doesn't even want to consider having a cat because he's worried about it breaking his things. The dog won't climb the furniture. I imagine people who don't want dogs also imagine the ones that destroy the house if left alone for 5 minutes.
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Benny Lava 7 years ago
It's great that they have changed their minds but why did they hate cats to begin with? I don't have much respect for people who hate animals. Any animal. For no good reason(bitten or injured by one is a good-ish reason obviously).
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
I assume "hate" here means not wanting it close to them let alone in their houses, rather than "I hope they get hurt" type of hate. It's more of a "we don't get along" type of thing, just like some people have with kids.
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Tee Peterson 7 years ago
Cats are magic! They hear you say you hate cats and they will say "challenge accepted"! Ta-Da! You're a cat person! MAGIC!
Raquel Bacardi 7 years ago
It fascinates me how it's usually men who "hate cats". Why is that?
Jennifer Richardson 7 years ago
It's kinda a stereotype that cats are the pets for women and dogs for guys, so that might be subconsciously ingrained in a lot of people without them realizing it.
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Evie Heaven 7 years ago
When they will understand: it does not matter if you like cats or not; if the cat likes you - it is already decided!
Hamilton Bubbub 7 years ago
I found my cat Yoda in my backyard and we decided to foster him, my dad who hates cats decided we should keep him...
Monika Przymuszala 7 years ago
To be honest most of those people probably did hate cats. But they have a habit of sneaking out on you with cuteness and fluffiness so you can't resist them ;)
KrisF 7 years ago
Most of these probably had only experienced the a*****e/demon cats. My childhood cat is a small Maine C**n that a lot of people who claimed to hate cats were surprised when they met because she was such a sweetheart. I also had a demon cat. He did his best to make annoying everyone into an art form.
Kathleen Hansford 5 years ago
There are a lot of myths about cats that lead people to believe they don't like them. Cats very seldom cause the trouble that they are "known" for. Even when cats do become aggressive (most people's worst-case scenario) there is usually a reason and in almost all cases it is the fault of a human, either the current one or a previous one (often through ignorance rather than malice). Cats can be traumatised by bad experiences just as humans can. Rescue cats often come with some interesting 'quirks' but they have a lot of love to give if you are willing to try and understand them. That said, it isn't for everyone. Rescues and kittens especially need a lot of attention; another one of the most harmful myths about cats is that they are 'independent' and thus can be just obtained and then mostly ignored. Don't do this. If you can't give your cat care and attention, please don't get one.
Monty Is Fiennes 7 years ago
Cats are not cuddly, they are just movin in on your body warmth humans!!!! Die and we're still eatin your face....
Uncle Schmickle 2 months ago
I'd like to make 2 points : 1. No one really HATES cats. They just never had the opportunity to spend time with them. 2. Cats are masters at CONVERTING so - called cat haters.
Uncle Schmickle 6 months ago
When people say they "hate" cats, it's only that they've never been around them. When I got a cat a few years ago, my neighbours said they hated cats, but she won them over. They both love her and my mate across the way calls her "our cat" !
Brandon Eaker 4 years ago
All I see is decent people that really didnt want to care for something but have a heart and when forced by the SO to get a living thing they dont blame the living thing but love it. I didnt want a cat because i didnt wanna clean litter boxes and buy more animal food. I still love our cat though.
Thorlene McLaughlin 4 years ago
I have a dog and am highly allergic to cats but while staying at my mum's her cat seemed to like me so i just took antihistamines and rubbed her wee face. Dug on the other hand was terrified and he's a 25kg staffy.
Constance Maytum 5 years ago
It isn't about the humans! The cats are doing the heavy lifting here, folks. They believe what they believe, and what they believe is that the love they want is the love they get. Humans are full of ideas, cats know the facts.
Kim Hessel 5 years ago
I mean, some people hate cats for legitimate reasons. For example, my dad is allergic as hell so he tries to avoid them, but they all want his attention because he ignores them. I imagine it's very frustrating for him. That said, I love cats and dad is just going to have to deal when I get one.
Jaime Duncan 5 years ago
I wasn't really a cat person....I liked OTHER people's cats, but never wanted one myself. Then I fostered the abandoned baby and mothered him....he became my first #FosterFail. Almost a year later and he's my official CatSon. <3 20180427_1...480687.jpg 
Sakhile Padi 5 years ago
I love dogs. I don't like cats. I don't mind them doing their own thing away from me and my personal space. I have been living with a housemate who has a cat for almost 4 months now. I STILL don't like cats.
Janet Walker 5 years ago
I am one of these people. I hated cats of any kind until I got married and my new stepdaughters wanted to give a new kitten. I took her with me just to please the girls and I became the biggest cat lover at age 36. Now I have 2 very spoiled very LOVED very perfect tuxedo cats. Female and male. The male is so funny because I raised him from the time he was born and he HATES me! Lol..loves my husband. Gotta love their personalities!
Samantha Angell 6 years ago
My boyfriend claims he is allergic to cats. Loved my boy at first sight and while the kitty is definitely a mama's boy, I'll wander into a room and find them napping together or Tucker will be perched up on his chest right in front of his face. Posted a picture on Facebook of him napping with the cat curled around his arm next to his face and got an earful from his mom about him being allergic. 😂 My handsome boy apparently cures cat allergies, as this is not the first time this exact situation has happened with friends and family ;)
Hjordis Thorwall 7 years ago
Fml I'm one of these people. I boast that I'm a dog person but I'm finding myself adoring my brother's kitty.
Amanda Harker 7 years ago
Why do people assume you can't be a dog and cat person?! I'd love to adopt a cat but I am allergic. I get itchy, red and puffy :(
Jules Marten-Feldmann 7 years ago
My husband says it doesn't count if they are asleep, they don't know the cat is there😆 but just because you are a dog person, doesn't mean you don't like cats😁
Ross Bolen 7 years ago
Cats ignoring the people that want them in favor of the people that hate them is just cats being cats...a******s....
Maria Rohlen 6 years ago
I don't like people who doesn't like cats. There's something wrong with them, lack of empathy.
Camilla Johansson 7 years ago
Cute, but it's clear that done of the kittens are far too young to have been taken from their mums.
Grace Barclay 7 years ago
People who say they are not a cat / dog person - take note of this. Dogs pull you out of yourself; dogs are there for the rough and tumble belly laugh stuff. Cats pull you into yourself - more introspective, more brain thinking. Nothing cast in stone with my statement - just something I think. I grew up with both cats & dogs. Love them both, live with 4 cats and love when I see my sister's dogs. They are both good for human beings.
Jess 💖 Yass 5 years ago
This for me is very true! My cat helps me meditate and relax. Now I need a dog to help me be active and live life to the fullest!
Load More Replies... Asia 7 years ago
I feel like people who claim, that they hate cats most likely never had a chance to play with one. They see them as aggressive, scratching and biting creatures... And that is far from from what most cats are. I refuse to believe, that this adorable, purring ball of fur could be still hated after some quality time spent together. Impossible!
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
It can not be about not liking cats rather than not wanting to have one in the house. My dad doesn't even want to consider having a cat because he's worried about it breaking his things. The dog won't climb the furniture. I imagine people who don't want dogs also imagine the ones that destroy the house if left alone for 5 minutes.
Load More Replies... Benny Lava 7 years ago
It's great that they have changed their minds but why did they hate cats to begin with? I don't have much respect for people who hate animals. Any animal. For no good reason(bitten or injured by one is a good-ish reason obviously).
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
I assume "hate" here means not wanting it close to them let alone in their houses, rather than "I hope they get hurt" type of hate. It's more of a "we don't get along" type of thing, just like some people have with kids.
Load More Replies... Tee Peterson 7 years ago
Cats are magic! They hear you say you hate cats and they will say "challenge accepted"! Ta-Da! You're a cat person! MAGIC!
Raquel Bacardi 7 years ago
It fascinates me how it's usually men who "hate cats". Why is that?
Jennifer Richardson 7 years ago
It's kinda a stereotype that cats are the pets for women and dogs for guys, so that might be subconsciously ingrained in a lot of people without them realizing it.
Load More Replies... Evie Heaven 7 years ago
When they will understand: it does not matter if you like cats or not; if the cat likes you - it is already decided!
Hamilton Bubbub 7 years ago
I found my cat Yoda in my backyard and we decided to foster him, my dad who hates cats decided we should keep him...
Monika Przymuszala 7 years ago
To be honest most of those people probably did hate cats. But they have a habit of sneaking out on you with cuteness and fluffiness so you can't resist them ;)
KrisF 7 years ago
Most of these probably had only experienced the a*****e/demon cats. My childhood cat is a small Maine C**n that a lot of people who claimed to hate cats were surprised when they met because she was such a sweetheart. I also had a demon cat. He did his best to make annoying everyone into an art form.
Kathleen Hansford 5 years ago
There are a lot of myths about cats that lead people to believe they don't like them. Cats very seldom cause the trouble that they are "known" for. Even when cats do become aggressive (most people's worst-case scenario) there is usually a reason and in almost all cases it is the fault of a human, either the current one or a previous one (often through ignorance rather than malice). Cats can be traumatised by bad experiences just as humans can. Rescue cats often come with some interesting 'quirks' but they have a lot of love to give if you are willing to try and understand them. That said, it isn't for everyone. Rescues and kittens especially need a lot of attention; another one of the most harmful myths about cats is that they are 'independent' and thus can be just obtained and then mostly ignored. Don't do this. If you can't give your cat care and attention, please don't get one.
Monty Is Fiennes 7 years ago
Cats are not cuddly, they are just movin in on your body warmth humans!!!! Die and we're still eatin your face....
Uncle Schmickle 2 months ago
I'd like to make 2 points : 1. No one really HATES cats. They just never had the opportunity to spend time with them. 2. Cats are masters at CONVERTING so - called cat haters.
Uncle Schmickle 6 months ago
When people say they "hate" cats, it's only that they've never been around them. When I got a cat a few years ago, my neighbours said they hated cats, but she won them over. They both love her and my mate across the way calls her "our cat" !
Brandon Eaker 4 years ago
All I see is decent people that really didnt want to care for something but have a heart and when forced by the SO to get a living thing they dont blame the living thing but love it. I didnt want a cat because i didnt wanna clean litter boxes and buy more animal food. I still love our cat though.
Thorlene McLaughlin 4 years ago
I have a dog and am highly allergic to cats but while staying at my mum's her cat seemed to like me so i just took antihistamines and rubbed her wee face. Dug on the other hand was terrified and he's a 25kg staffy.
Constance Maytum 5 years ago
It isn't about the humans! The cats are doing the heavy lifting here, folks. They believe what they believe, and what they believe is that the love they want is the love they get. Humans are full of ideas, cats know the facts.
Kim Hessel 5 years ago
I mean, some people hate cats for legitimate reasons. For example, my dad is allergic as hell so he tries to avoid them, but they all want his attention because he ignores them. I imagine it's very frustrating for him. That said, I love cats and dad is just going to have to deal when I get one.
Jaime Duncan 5 years ago
I wasn't really a cat person....I liked OTHER people's cats, but never wanted one myself. Then I fostered the abandoned baby and mothered him....he became my first #FosterFail. Almost a year later and he's my official CatSon. <3 20180427_1...480687.jpg
Sakhile Padi 5 years ago
I love dogs. I don't like cats. I don't mind them doing their own thing away from me and my personal space. I have been living with a housemate who has a cat for almost 4 months now. I STILL don't like cats.
Janet Walker 5 years ago
I am one of these people. I hated cats of any kind until I got married and my new stepdaughters wanted to give a new kitten. I took her with me just to please the girls and I became the biggest cat lover at age 36. Now I have 2 very spoiled very LOVED very perfect tuxedo cats. Female and male. The male is so funny because I raised him from the time he was born and he HATES me! Lol..loves my husband. Gotta love their personalities!
Samantha Angell 6 years ago
My boyfriend claims he is allergic to cats. Loved my boy at first sight and while the kitty is definitely a mama's boy, I'll wander into a room and find them napping together or Tucker will be perched up on his chest right in front of his face. Posted a picture on Facebook of him napping with the cat curled around his arm next to his face and got an earful from his mom about him being allergic. 😂 My handsome boy apparently cures cat allergies, as this is not the first time this exact situation has happened with friends and family ;)
Hjordis Thorwall 7 years ago
Fml I'm one of these people. I boast that I'm a dog person but I'm finding myself adoring my brother's kitty.
Amanda Harker 7 years ago
Why do people assume you can't be a dog and cat person?! I'd love to adopt a cat but I am allergic. I get itchy, red and puffy :(
Jules Marten-Feldmann 7 years ago
My husband says it doesn't count if they are asleep, they don't know the cat is there😆 but just because you are a dog person, doesn't mean you don't like cats😁
Ross Bolen 7 years ago
Cats ignoring the people that want them in favor of the people that hate them is just cats being cats...a******s....
Maria Rohlen 6 years ago
I don't like people who doesn't like cats. There's something wrong with them, lack of empathy.
Camilla Johansson 7 years ago
Cute, but it's clear that done of the kittens are far too young to have been taken from their mums.
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