Man Shatters Family Tradition by Choosing Cat Over Dog

Family traditions can be a beautiful thing, but what happens when you just don’t fit the mold? One man found himself in the middle of a furry family feud when he decided to break a longstanding tradition by choosing a cat over a dog. While he’s not much of a pet guy, he and his wife have taken in a stray cat that has won their hearts. But his mother-in-law is not having it, and the drama that unfolds is nothing short of a cat-astrophe! ️

Not a Dog Person ❌

The Cat’s Out of the Bag

Mother-in-Law’s Expectations

Breaking the News

Tradition Drama

MIL Won’t Let It Go

Wife’s Support

Enter the Cat

Taking Care of the Cat

MIL’s Reaction

Tradition vs. Choice

Facebook Drama

Taking a Stand ✊

Backlash Ensues

Feeling the Pressure

A Furry Family Feud

Caught in the middle of a doggone dispute, our protagonist is facing backlash for breaking a 5-generation family tradition by choosing a cat over a dog. His mother-in-law is outraged, and the drama has even spilled over to social media, with friends and family chiming in. But with his wife’s support, he’s standing his ground, refusing to bow to the pressure. Will the family ever come to accept their feline friend, or will this furry feud continue to escalate? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Adopted a cat instead of a dog. Commenters advise microchipping, shots, and spaying/neutering.

NTA for choosing a cat over a dog. MIL is batshit insane and cruel for threatening to get rid of your cat. Lots of men love cats

In-laws criticize man for choosing cat over dog, but he’s NTA

Breaking family tradition by choosing cat over dog . NTA for standing up for himself.

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA. Dogs are an enormous responsibility.

Protect your cat from vindictive family members. Consider a rescue.

Choosing a cat over a dog shouldn’t be a family feud

Commenter questions tradition, replies get humorous with lost minds.

Commenters agree: woman’s behavior is concerning

Cat lover defends choice over dog, suggests parrot for MIL

NTA stands up to MIL’s tradition of forcing pets on family.

Commenter and reply call out post for being fake and unnecessary

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA. But watch out for allergies

Choosing a cat over a dog leads to family drama

Commenter questions why post, receives mixed responses including cat tax.

Breaking gender stereotypes: Man chooses cat over dog

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA! Your life, your choice

Commenter doubts authenticity, gets witty reply.

Choosing a pet is personal, cat tax required

Discussion on responsible breeders and dog overpopulation.

Commenter jokes about family tradition of procreation, gets support.

Choosing a cat over a dog breaks family tradition. NTA.

NTA stands up to in-laws, commenters suggest getting a duck

Cats vs. dogs debate ends in NTA victory

A simple knitting question sparks a NTA judgement.

Commenter finds men who own cats attractive, supports choice over dogs

Breaking family tradition over pets? NTA wins the argument!

Cat lover shuts down dog people with hilarious comment

Breaking tradition: Man chooses cat over dog, and that’s okay

Commenter supports OP’s decision and demands cat pictures.

Breaking family tradition: Man chooses cat over dog. NTA.

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA. MIL needs to chill

Choosing a pet shouldn’t be about tradition, NTA

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA and family is bonkers

Commenter suggests man’s love for cat is like wanting grandchildren ‍♂️

OP chooses cat over dog, but forgets to pay cat tax

Choosing a cat over a dog? Ruining family tradition! NTA

Breaking family tradition for a cat #NTA

In-laws called ‘loonytunes’ for opposing cat over dog choice

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA! Stand your ground

Breaking family tradition: man chooses cat over dog

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA, MIL needs to chill

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA. Responsibility isn’t for everyone

Choosing a cat over a dog: NTA and dog culture

Commenter suggests extreme action, gets banned. NTA wins.

Choosing a cat over a dog? NTA. Keep your kitty safe

Cat lover defends choice over dogs, calls out dog people

Passionate cat lover stands up to dog enthusiasts

Commenter compares person to controversial subreddit. Ouch