The age-old debate between cat people and dog people is a well-known one, with individuals often firmly entrenched on either side. However, one grandfather recently proved that it is possible to change one’s mind when given the opportunity. In a TikTok video shared by user @hails.drawings, it was revealed that her cousin’s cat had kittens over a year ago, and the family found homes for all of them except for one, Lizzie. After turning to their grandparents for help, the grandparents initially resisted keeping Lizzie, with the grandfather claiming to hate cats. But after spending time with her, he eventually had a change of heart and decided to keep Lizzie.
The TikTok video, posted earlier this week, shows the grandfather who previously claimed to hate cats, falling in love with Lizzie. He is seen gently petting her and watching her every move, showing his newfound affection for the feline. The family also received weekly text updates from the grandfather, including pictures of Lizzie getting involved in daily activities. Lizzie, in turn, developed a strong attachment to the grandmother and enjoys waking up the grandfather every morning by walking on his chest and licking his nose. Despite joking about Lizzie being a menace, the grandfather expresses that he misses her whenever he goes out of town.
The TikTok video quickly gained popularity, receiving over 2 million views, 273,000 likes, and 760 comments as of Friday afternoon. Many viewers shared similar experiences of their own cat haters in the family being won over by a particular feline’s charm. Some shared stories of their cats winning over reluctant family members, proving that spending time with a nice cat can change one’s perspective. Newsweek encourages readers to share their own funny and adorable pet videos or pictures for a chance to be featured in the “Pet of the Week” lineup.
Newsweek is dedicated to challenging common beliefs and finding connections in the pursuit of consensus. The story of the grandfather’s transformation from a cat hater to a cat lover serves as an example of how one’s opinions can evolve when given the opportunity to experience something firsthand. Despite claiming to hate cats initially, the grandfather’s time spent with Lizzie proved to be transformative, showing that an open mind can lead to unexpected connections and change. Newsweek encourages readers to share their own stories of challenging conventional wisdom and finding common ground.
