Does it bother you to be called a "mom/dad" of your pet?
I was shocked by the number of people who wished me a happy Mother's Day this year now that I'm a "cat mom." I laughed it off each time and thanked them, but it felt weird. Is anyone else weirded out by being referred to as a pet parent? Or is that an exception that you don't mind since they're not human kids?
When we talk to the cat, my husband and I refer to each other by our names, not "mom" or "dad." (Like, "John's home!" Not "Dad's home!") I think we've each tried out "mom/dad" for the cat a few times, but it never stuck and just kinda feels weird. She feels more like a roommate and less like a kid. Maybe it would be different if we got her as a kitten, but even then, being called "mom" feels weird.
(Just for context, each person who wished me happy mother's day is someone close to me and had no ill intent with it. Just getting into the spirit of the holiday I guess. She's my first pet as an adult, and I think they're just still excited for me)