Girlfriend Wants To Get A Dog, Boyfriend Refuses Because His Senior Cat Hates Dogs 2026

Adopting a new pet is always considered a good idea but not everyone would appreciate it.

Getting a new pet makes you excited because your old pet would get a new friend but it does not happen in every case. Not everyone would be happy to get a new pet when they already have a pet in their house. A cat owner shared on Reddit that he lives with his girlfriend. He owns a senior cat who is 14 years old and blind in one eye. OP’s girlfriend always wanted to have a dog. She told OP that she wants to adopt a dog but OP made it clear that they will have a dog after his cat would pass away because OP’s cat would not get along with dogs. OP’s girlfriend thinks that he is being unreasonable to think this way. Scroll down for the full story.

1. OP has been with his girlfriend for three years and they have recently moved into a nice house. OP’s girlfriend wants to get a dog but OP has always told her that they would get one after his cat would pass away.

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2. OP’s cat is blind in one eye and hates dogs. OP wants his cat to live his twilight years in peace.

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3. OP’s girlfriend thinks that OP is being unreasonable and that his cat and the new dog will be good friends. OP’s family and friends think that he should let his GF get the dog.

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4. OP has posted a link to the photo of his cat because he didn’t know how to post a photo on Reddit.

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5. This is OP’s cat, Sparky.

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6. Let the old guy live his last days’ dog free.

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7. OP’s girlfriend might randomly get a dog to prove her point.

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8. OP made it clear that the dog would come after the cat would pass away.

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Senior cats do not get along with other animals that easily. A pet parent knows the best about their pet. They know what would be good for their health. The original poster does not need to put his cat through the stress and discomfort of a new puppy. It is best for both the cat and the dog that the couple waits until the cat passes away. Scroll down for comments.

9. OP has nicknamed his cat “old git”.

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10. Sparky also growls at dogs, children and people he doesn’t like.

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11. OP should have a deeper conversation with his girlfriend.

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12. OP should stick to his guns here.

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13. It would be unfair to the doggo to bring it to a home where another animal would be aggressive towards them.

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14. Pets do not magically start loving other pets at a senior age.

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15. Why is OP’s girlfriend so sure that the cat and the dog would be great friends?

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16. OP’s girlfriend loves watching videos on YouTube where cats and dogs become best friends but that is not always the case.

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Do you think OP should rethink about having a dog in the house? Do senior cats get along with other animals? Let us know in the comment section down below!

Enjoy this cute dog tax here:

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“This is my pupper, Willow.”