Is it normal to dislike animals?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes. You don’t have to like animals or want them around you; people have different preferences, and that’s fine as long as you treat them kindly.
Not everyone is an animal person. You might dislike the noise, mess, smell, unpredictability, or simply feel uneasy around animals. Some people also have allergies or past experiences that shape how they feel about them.
You don’t need to pretend to enjoy pets or agree to interact with them. It’s reasonable to set polite boundaries—like asking someone to keep their dog back—while still treating animals gently and respectfully.