Woman Gifts Her Boyfriend A Husky Instead Of A Cat Because She Feels It Would Make Him More Masculine

Because of the boyfriend's present living situation, he eventually returned the husky to its breeder.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• October 26, 2022

When it comes to pets, labels and gender stereotypes are irrelevant. It doesn't matter if you have a rambunctious German Shepherd or a cuddly Siamese cat curled up on your lap.

What matters is the love and care you give to your furry friend. Owning a "traditional" male pet or a "girly" cat doesn't make you any less of a man, just like women shouldn't be judged for owning tough guard dogs.

And just because someone has a cat doesn't mean they're any less strong or capable. In fact, cats are stealthy problem solvers who are fiercely independent yet also love snuggling up to their owners at night.

So it isn't surprising how one redditor acknowledges their charm and wants to have one.

Unfortunately, even if he was vocal about his love for cats, his girlfriend didn't listen. Instead of getting a sweet cat from a shelter for his birthday, he got a Siberian Husky puppy from a breeder.

What's her reason for giving a puppy, you ask? According to the original poster (OP):

"cats won't help my unmasculine image"

He also snapped after knowing that his girlfriend canceled his cat adoption application. The guy shouted at the woman, telling her to go away and take the dog with her.

Let's see what happened to the dog and if people on the "Am I The A**hole?" subreddit sided with him.

The OP always wanted a cat. But his girlfriend got him a dog instead.

The girlfriend has outdated views about owning pets.

He decided to bring the dog back to the breeder, but he had to break into his girlfriend's email to get some info on the breeder.

He told the breeder the truth — that the dog won't fit his lifestyle.

But he didn't ask for a refund. That's why the girlfriend got so mad.

They've broken up because of what happened.

The girlfriend was good riddance.

People agree that the girlfriend's outdated gender views are unreasonable.

Male villains own cats.

Owning a certain dog doesn't emasculate a man nor does it make him not masculine.

Proof

A husky shouldn't be taken lightly. The breed needs tons of physical activity.

The husky might end up being a destructive dog in an apartment.

The reality of owning a husky.

Huskies are working dogs. That's why they need plenty of movement.

Living in a suburb can be quite challenging for a husky.

If huskies could speak, they'll say this to their owners.

The girlfriend knows nothing about caring for huskies.

The OP needs to wait a bit before finally owning a kitten.

We hope he gets a cat soon!

A Redditor suggests bonding with the cat before taking it home.

We agree. There's something wrong with this woman's views.

What the OP truly wants.

He's not getting a cat anytime soon. But the shelter has a point.

A husky isn't a practical gift for that reason.

Don't be like the girlfriend who thinks that owning a certain pet (or breed) will emasculate her boyfriend. And let's stop perpetuating outdated gender norms and simply appreciate our animal companions for the wonderful creatures they are.

And above all, let's love them unconditionally, no matter what kind of pet they may be.

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