i was not socialized to cats, my mom hated them and xshub is deathly allergic to them, so they are just nonentities in my world. xshub was not a dog person either, but i got one and now have eased him up to two. if i didn't have xshub, i would have lots more : )
My sister and brother both “hated” cats when they were young.
My brother got a cat as soon as he moved out, because dogs weren’t allowed in his domicile. Now he’s a cat fanatic.
My sister claims she only “hated” cats to “please” my father. (I, of course, ignored my father and had a cat anyway. I’m his baby. LOL) Now she has a whole herd.
There is nothing like having a pile of purring fur on your lap on a cold night. :)