I adopted us a cat last year around this time-our youngest was 3 and I really wanted them to grow up with pets and I decided that I was ready to become a furbaby mom again-my husband did not approve and wouldn't even pet him at first...Three more cats and a year later-he now greets them all (along with the kids) with a pat when he gets home from work and he gives them all kisses and pets goodnight each night (along with the kids)