Would you date/marry someone who loves having pets?

Question

I definitely would, I love pets and would like it if my boyfriend/husband also likes them.

SlashedSunset · Accepted Answer

Absolutely a girlfriend who loves animals is a positive plus when dating or looking for marriage.

For me if I was dating someone like that and it got more serious and especially if we got married I would want us to get a dog together and then depending on our circumstances/responsibilities branch out into some other animals too potentially.

Now with anything I believe in balance. Her loving pets would be a great trait as long as she does not take it too far. For example: having a very large amount of pets even though we might not have the time or space for them all, obsessing over them to an unhealthy degree like putting them in strollers or dropping everything to attend to them if it isn't an emergency that it negatively impacts our personal or professional lives and responsibilities, they don't establish boundaries or discipline so their pets don't listen to them, prioritizes their safety over people's safety say a truck is coming and you only have time to save your pet or a random child of course you would want to save both but saving the child takes priority, etc.

Extreme examples but I have seen proof and mentalities of these aspects before. Thus, to conclude yes having a significant other who loves pets is a great quality as long as it is not taken to an obsessive or damaging degree as with many things in life.

ohshee · Accepted Answer

I am a pet lover to it seems like other people's pets always find me and want to hang out I have had people move next door to me and next thing I know is they are giving me there cat because it never went home .. no matter how many times I would take if back it would be back at my house 5 min later I have a dog door and the cat would be laying on my couch acting as if he owns the house lol

I told the owners of the cat that I was allergic to them but the cat didn't seem to care it was stained and that's all there was to it so I kept the cat LOL yeah I'm a pet lover too so if I date somebody or marry somebody they have to be a pet lover no matter where I go people's pets follow me

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Though I LOVE horses, I've gone through my pet phase completely and don't want the responsibility of being tied down by a pet. Grew up with dogs, had cats for 25 years. Last cat was the best and only got him because my toddler, who's now 27, was charmed by that nervy little stray at age 3. He lived to age 16 and never used a cat box, Slept on the foot of my son's bed and loved to curl up with you on the sofa.

Became allergic to cat dander and was not going to take meds to have a cat around, so after Whitey died in 7 years ago, I was done..

I don't do dogs, though I admire a nice dog and see them and converse with owners daily. Can't have a pet in the house because of allergies, not paying for medication to have a pet, will not sleep with a domestic dog, cat or pig. Also, the costs for pet care, vet bills, is not affordable. I'm on a tight budget.

Even if I could afford it, don't want it. I enjoy other people's pets. They're like grandchildren. I interact with them when I choose to, not because I have to.

SecretsofKB · Accepted Answer

I am getting to the age where that is almost a requirement in a partner lol. I want dogs and they are going to have to want dogs too.

Pinay_ako · Answer

Having pets is nice. So I don’t mind dating or marrying someone who likes having them. A person who loves or good to animals are good people. So yes, definitely!!!

Whatever2929292 · Answer

Yes I would. When I was a child though I used to beg my parents for a lot of pets. I had dogs and cats. As I am older now I realize what a big responsibility that it is while I want pets I only want maybe one or two. Especially if I have children.

Maybe when my children grow up and move out of the house maybe I would have more pets then. But they really are a LOT.

Though I do want a dog or two maybe a cat. I don't know if I would get a puppy again. I maybe would go for a fully grown dog that is house trained. I fostered so many dogs some dogs were really good and too hard to let go of while others were horrible.

I don't think I will do that again either though it was fun while it lasted and a good experience

abc3643 · Answer

I would but I wouldn't date/marry you.

You love HOR$E$ and I have learned the hard way that HOR$E$ are a black hole of money. My wife's HOR$E hobby is probably going to cost me over 1 million dollars in lost wealth and will prevent me from retiring - I must work until I die.

So, unless she has about $100,000,000 in the bank already, I won't go near a woman into HOR$E$.

Guy__ · Answer

Who wouldn't want pets. Some civilized nerd. Because cats catch mice, dogs bark when strangers come, guinea fowls eat wood ticks, sheep mow the lawn etc.

Turtlewax1994 · Answer

Absolutely! Can you answer mine please?

Starlight007 · Answer

I am okay with men liking cats, and preferring cats over dogs but i prefer dating men with dogs than cats, because 1 apparently i have cat allergies, 2. i do not want to be a cat owner, i have my reasons but i won't share them out of respect for cat owners, cats are cute, its true but i prefer doggies!. i would happily be a dog owner any day!

HighValue · Answer

Yeah. I like pets too. I prefer big dogs the most. I'd probably prefer to wait until I had kids that were old enough to clean up after the pets though and feed and water them each day. Just show them a movie with dogs and they would ask for some, then I could get them to agree to feed it each day if I buy the pets and supplies for it. :)

_no_one_ · Answer

My girlfriend is afraid of animals, although I am the polar opposite, but she said that if I wanted a pet when we move in together or anything, she would be fine with it and willing to overcome her fear.

river23 · Answer

I know me to, I love animals so much if my boyfriend/husband loved them to that would be amazing.

NZGirl07 · Answer

100%. I've always wanted a dog and my boyfriend loves dogs and wants one too so I'm excited for that day.

maximumpower · Answer

sure - as long as there is a marked boundary. some people have what i consider a distorted description of that - like the ones who feed their dogs steaks, cats eat at the table, etc.
if that's you, then ok. make sure both of you are on the same wavelength.
while you're at it, make sure same goes for your friends.
have had plenty of pets and grew up on a farm.
there's a reason we had a doghouse and the cat had his own place.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Yes I would, He can be another Steve Irwin for all I care.

Blackcosmo · Answer

I love pets and wouldn't mind being in a relationship with someone who loves having them. Of course there are a few things that come with pets but I would deal with it.

RavVid · Answer

It would depend on if their pet liked them! Met one girl whose dog was actively looking for a new owner. She had the idea that because she had paid cash money for her dog, her dog owed her.

Ευδεμονια · Answer

I like a lot pets, especially cats, so I would agree in dating someone loving them! I would not date anyone that hates pets.

SlickRick24 · Answer

I would but I draw the line when it comes to having pets in my house. I keep my house clean and the smell of my house is important to me. I am a flooring installer and peoples old dog pee carpet has ruined me there.

KatherineCutie · Answer

Quote from my granny: Don't trust people who don't like animals!

Avicenna · Answer

Absolutely. As someone who loves animals, that is a big plus. Of course, it's possible to have too many pets, but if she has a few pets, it's great.

Sour-rose · Answer

Depends on how many pets. Like 2 dogs? Okay. 9 dogs, 3 hamsters, 2 eagles, and a lizard... with 4 hedgehogs...:) naw, mate

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

Yes! I have a cat, and want a dog, a will only date people who likewise like animals and having pets.

driven159 · Answer

yes that shows responsibility and they are more loving

MrJMM · Answer

I am yeah! I love pets just not spiders or anything that can kill me of course.

Twalli · Answer

I intended to have a pet dog until I die (I know I will outlive several), so it's a requirement

whereismyjohnny · Answer

I love animals, so yes I would date/marry someone who loves them too.

MCheetah · Answer

I guess? As long as they don't smell too bad and I don't have to clean up after them.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

I love animals/pets so of course I have no issues with this.

Iron_Man · Answer

Dogs but I don’t want to have them sleeping in my bed all night they have fleas and scratch and they shed I like Rottweilers and muscle dogs and Doberman pinchers

Selena1987 · Answer

If he holds them outside (at yard I mean), it’s ok and I’ve no problem with. But I can’t tolerate pets inside the house, running on my bed and furniture

hypojoe · Answer

I love animals and who i date would also like them , who dosent like aninals for god sake

ColHathi · Answer

Absolutely. I've always wanted pets, but I've just been too scared to get any for fear of not being able to treat them right

Waldoe · Answer

I have always owned a Dog... many Dogs, I am old, I hope to die in bed, with a dog's chin resting on my chest, as I take my last breath... so, it doesn't matter what "She" thinks...

Reaper1985 · Answer

not much of a pet person myself but would consider dating someone who was.

Jadethedream · Answer

Yup 100 percent love animals anyway my partner doesn’t love them much as me but he gets on with them

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Sure... I'm not a big pet guy myself, but I know a lot of people like having animals around.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, my wife had pets growing up and had a cat while we were dating.

Jackson619 · Answer

Yes I have a service dog I train on my own is age matter to yiu when dating

LonelyFox · Answer

If he/she had a pet cat or 2 then yes! 😊 not too many though..

loveslongnails · Answer

I wouldn't marry anyone, lol, but I would date someone or live with someone who had pets.

Boldy_Erin · Answer

it depends on what the pet is... a snake is not a pet, a fish is not a pet, a lizard is not a pet

TacosRAwesome · Answer

As long as they take care of them. If you're the main pet person then they're your responsibility.

Mess96 · Answer

It depends on the pets. Not reptiles, turtles or insects. Dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, hamsters, fish or pet birds yes

IsoUser · Answer

I definitely would because I have my biggest baby Niko an 87lb Pittbull/Boxer

Hrumf · Answer

Nope. Way too allergic to creatures with fur.

CharlotteLin · Answer

Of course !!! It would be so lovely and warming family!!

GeorgiaPeach91 · Answer

I love having animals around it’s a relaxing thing for me to have my pups around. So i def. Would

Reem12345reem · Answer

I'm afraid of pets and animals , so no

whiskeyontherocks · Answer

I wouldn’t date someone that did not…

RobT312 · Answer

Yes big fan. We have a dog and a cat

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I would do so, I love animals/ pets

Wise4myage · Answer

I sure would, because I love animals.

Oldschool1981 · Answer

sure, that's no biggie

RuthlessAggression · Answer

I wouldn't make it a priority

Staximus · Answer

That depends on the pets

jahaims · Answer

Sure, as long as they take care of them

fred_durst · Answer

as long as her pet is not a tiger , sure

PatriceONeal · Answer

You mean catladys? No.. never

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Sure, but no dogs or spiders.

Alex8736 · Answer

Dogs yes cats HELL NO

ZenoZoldyck · Answer

It's depend about which kind of pets and breed

Lynzerilee · Answer

Duh !

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