15 Pet Owners Imagine What Their Cats And Dogs Must Have Felt When They First Brought Them Home

"Relief. I heard him sigh. He knew he wasn’t going back to that dreadful owner."

Chelsi

• Published in Animals
• March 5, 2024

Before they were members of our families, large or small, our pets were once strangers to us. While our pets may have forgotten the day we brought them home, to us, it is a cherished memory.

Pets from shelters before their forever homes would have been scared at first. Animals purchased from reputable breeders would have been wondering what happened to their pack and their previous caretaker.

The reactions of animals rescued from the unforgiving streets would be more difficult to gauge. It's too bad that we don't have a verbal way to communicate with our pets.

It would be interesting to know what they thought during the car ride home and how they felt when they realized we would be their roommates for life. The pets we already had at home surely would have had an opinion about the newcomer was about to shake things up.

Since pet owners love to create fake stories for their pets using a ridiculous voice, what do you think went through your pet's mind when you first met? Did you have an instant bond, or were they wary of your presence?

Do you still see glimpses of the puppy or kitten you brought home? It's amusing to think that these fuzzy little creatures who have ushered so much joy into our lives were fearful of the space they now dominate.

I should be ashamed of the unreasonable amount of money I would be willing to spend to know the answer to this question.

1. No trace of fear, just limitless excitement for the amusement park (house) they were about to explore.

That puppy energy is still there, just watch her do zoomies.

2. Muppet is a trooper for being so game about new experiences, smells, people, and modes of transportation!

Their other dog was not so amused at first but took to Muppet once she realized she could boss him around.

"Muppy at 5 months old on the left, Nani, and Ku’u Mup’s best friend."

3. Poh is a confident foody who is happy as long as her food bowl is brimming.

She needs that fiber after all those snacks!

4. The commenter are Gracie were fated to be in each other's lives!

5. Aw, let's hope the sulkiness evaporated once he got accustomed to his new house.

6. She just needed the time to reassure herself that you were trustworthy.

7. Dogs are like toddlers who bond with the person they deem trustworthy!

8. So glad that you broke the mold. The dog needed to kiss a few frogs before she met her forever family.

9. Beagle, Brandi, and the commenter all won the lottery when they entered each other's lives!

10. Millie knows the value of silence. Truly a wise diva.

11. Realistically, most pets would be scared at first. We are knew to them, and they don't know if we have good intentions.

12. These dogs sound like a riot to have around the house! Probably never a dull day with them for company.

13. Stray animals would be overwhelmed at first and finally get a good rest. They wouldn't trust their new humans at first but would gladly survey their new digs.

14. The poor dog was probably hoping to never see you again. Now, she has to live with the humiliation.

15. Winning an animal's affection and trust is a worthwhile pursuit.

It's difficult to imagine that my dog could have thoughts behind his too-happy-to-have-coherent-ideas eyes. It's amusing to imagine what he might have felt when I first brought him home.

"Where is this large, not-dog taking me?" were probably his first thoughts during the car ride home. However, these days, I doubt if his mind goes beyond anticipating his treats and trips to the park.

Chelsi