Have you ever had a pet that loves one parent more than the other? It can be a tricky thing to navigate, but it’s all part of the journey of having a pet. We’re here to tell you about Swanson, an adorable pup who is clearly favoring his dad over his mom.
Swanson was adopted by his mom while she was still in college. She was living alone and figured she could use a companion, so she decided to adopt him from her local animal shelter. The two formed an immediate bond and were inseparable for many years. That is until Swanson’s mom got married and he got introduced to his new dad.
Favoritism does exist
Swanson became very attached to his dad very quickly. Not only did they have similar interests (long walks outside no matter the weather), but also shared similar hobbies (hiking, biking). As soon as Swanson was old enough, he began accompanying Dad on all sorts of outdoor adventures!
Poor Mom felt left out and like a third-wheeler in their relationship—but it doesn’t seem like there’s much she can do about it at this point. Swanson has even been known to snub Mom when she tries to get involved in the fun stuff that only Dad gets to do with him. Apparently, this happens quite often and it really makes Mom feel left out since she was once the center of Swanson’s world.
We think that at heart, Swanson just prefers boy-related activities like hunting, camping, fishing, and the like. Since Dad takes him for long walks every day, he just can’t help but love him more than Mom. Although it may seem unfair at first glance, we think that Swanson is just doing what comes naturally—he loves spending time with Dad because they share similar interests and activities together.
Despite all of this though, we know that deep down inside Swanson loves both parents equally—and we hope they can all find some way for everyone to get involved in the fun stuff that Dad does with him! In any case, this situation is a great reminder of how important it is for pet owners to spend quality time with their furry friends—no matter how busy life gets!
Credits to GeoBeats Animals via YouTube