When your dad says he wants nothing to do with the dog but secretly loves every minute.
They only say it because they’re acutely aware of the inevitable loss of a beloved pet. They’re never with us long enough.
Not always true (never long enough is true, I mean the other part). I can attach to an animal but what I don’t want is to be put in charge of its wellbeing. That’s a lot of work and responsibility. I hated every second of that growing up when we got animals and suddenly I was in charge of their care and feeding even though I never asked for a pet.
So I can love your dog/cat/rat/horse/whatever. You may find us both snoring on the couch together or heading out on adventures or I may bring it a treat/toy on its birthday. But I do not want to be the guy making sure it’s alive.
My cat would hold hands with me at night it was so special 🥺
My previous cat would sleep curled up next to my pillow, and would occasionally reach out and rest a paw on my cheek before falling asleep like that. She was the best.
