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Men And Cats: Photographer Challenges ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Stereotype
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Men And Cats: Photographer Challenges ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Stereotype

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We’ve all heard about the crazy cat lady, but why don’t we ever hear about crazy cat men? I don’t know, and neither does New York-Based photographer David Williams, which is why he says he set out on his strange but adorable “Men & Cats” photo series – to challenge that crazy cat lady stereotype by photographing fellas together with their adorable cats.

Some people tend the associate pet cats primarily with feminine friendship, but Williams (as well as yours truly, the happy male owner of an adorable kitty) insists it’s just not right – “I wanted to show that regardless of gender, many people have found the joy that cat companionship can bring” he told TimeOut New York.

Now, some readers may point out that the gentlemen in these cool photos don’t actually seem crazy, and that’s true. But we’re sure that they’re just crazy in love with their cute cats.

More info: davidwilliamsphotography.com (h/t: timeout, juxtapoz)

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PascalDesjardins
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lol so are dogs only thing is a dog is more loyal and can at least attack and intruder

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all only have one cat. Crazy = more than 2 cats if you live alone, or more cats than people in the household.

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DanielHarmann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the project I did for two years, before my cat passed away: http://dghhugseverycat.tumblr.com #crazycatdude

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DavidMansfield
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love cats! Wasn't one until I got one for my ex-wife. The cat bonded with me rather than her for some reason. Can't go without on now.

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sunnypat
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love to see cat men. Wishing them happy times and good health.Appreciation and companionship is important, cats dig that.

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ColeTheBubbles
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

David Williams, nice photos. Is it possible to release there facebook names so us crazy cat ladys can meet crazy cat men?

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AbhishekDas
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL... IMHO men with cats usually love hanging out with their own cats.. but I guess it's a great way to meet cat lady stereotypes too. ;)

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AljaPlesec
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat which is sitting on musicians lap definitely rules the world. :)

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HelenT
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to say, if you're never hearing about "Crazy Cat Men", you must live in a cave. You really don't need to look far too find them.

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SherryGibbs
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me ? Or, do these guys even look like their kitties? :-)

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StevenOhlhaber
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this cartoon strip of my friend and his three cats redefines the crazy.... Www.holsteinthecat.com

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SarahTonks
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great photos. Know lots of men with cats that they love and these pics show the independence but soft side of both :)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202300969083936&set=a.10200893899948087.1073741834.1782631502&type=3&theater

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Taylor Sauce
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love your pet! ( https://www.thetaylorsauce.com/health-beauty-tips/ )

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Becky Jones
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes in order to be considered crazy you must be owned by more then 1 kitty. And that I saw only 1 gentleman had more then 1 .

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Cell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

New here.... I commented once & it showed up 3 times! Sorry...

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RichieKilpatrick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EVERY1 NORMAL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT ...WELL THE FIRST GUY SITS NEXT 2 CAT S**T

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RichieKilpatrick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE FIRST DUDE SITS NEXT TO HID CAT S**T THE OTHER DUDES SEEM PRETTY NORMAL

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NinaWum
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A cat in the household always makes any particular man more interesting to me. I wonder why.;)

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MichaelFerentinos
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is great! I have two indoor rescue cats plus up to 5 outside I shelter & feed Crazy? who knows, but cats are cool!

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NeilClark
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...but notice...these guys have at-most TWO cats...and most stop @ 1...

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BarbaraWade
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats.... you can't help loving them, I think it is awesome that these men and these cats have each other,

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RudolphFurtado
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was a "Dog Man" till 1995 and a "Cat Man" since then owning 2 traditional Persian cats today.

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SusanDeLisle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby is every bit as "crazy cat" as I am. We have 7 of them now... along with our 2 dogs. Lord help us if another stray comes meowing.

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SusanDeLisle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby Murray is every bit as "crazy cat" as I am - maybe more. We have 7 of them now... along with our 2 dogs. Lord knows what will happe

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JoelForsyth
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's true what they say about owners and pets looking alike.

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SherrieMiller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most men love cat even if they say they don't. I know my husband does

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IreneRussak
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I have a lot of pictures myself from my father and his best friend black a cat taking naps and morning walks together:)

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IreneRussak
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh and my phones wallpaper is my bf holding my cat:3 gotta love men who love cats:)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe one picture worthy of crazy cat man status. The rest are cute still life portraits . Good try. Try again.....

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GlynisLailann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..... and then there is Bob who belongs to James Bowen in London, who wrote a book about his pet.

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AlisaAiken
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My neighbour had a kitten that used to hang around the back of his neck. Now that the cat is grown, if he tries to play the piano or type, t

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emilykloos
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Number seven has a beautiful cat And a furry animal on the floor.

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PatFrederickson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The furry rug resembles Bumble, from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I'm hoping it's a polyester blend rug, not animal skin/fur. Meow.

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RolfHawkins
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think each of these men have only one cat apiece. The "crazy cat lady" stereotype is based on a crazy lady with dozens.

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AriSomethingAnything
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take a closer look at the last picture. The guy in that pic has two cats-- one right next to him on the chair and the other on the bed.

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California10978
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crazy cat lady stereotype is when the person is so starved for company that they have a lot of cats.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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LeighTrotter
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By and large, they need a maid more than they need a cat (except for the cuty with black and white plaid shirt, and maybe guitar guy)

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XimenaAldanaGarcia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love when Gatalina sits over the kitchen counter and watch me washing dishes. The best company for such boring job.

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AllyHarvey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That doesn't make you just crazy, it makes you a hoarder. Unless you've got an animal shelter or something along those lines.

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PascalDesjardins
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9 years ago

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lol so are dogs only thing is a dog is more loyal and can at least attack and intruder

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Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all only have one cat. Crazy = more than 2 cats if you live alone, or more cats than people in the household.

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DanielHarmann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the project I did for two years, before my cat passed away: http://dghhugseverycat.tumblr.com #crazycatdude

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DavidMansfield
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love cats! Wasn't one until I got one for my ex-wife. The cat bonded with me rather than her for some reason. Can't go without on now.

sunny pat avatar
sunnypat
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love to see cat men. Wishing them happy times and good health.Appreciation and companionship is important, cats dig that.

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ColeTheBubbles
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

David Williams, nice photos. Is it possible to release there facebook names so us crazy cat ladys can meet crazy cat men?

Anghellix avatar
AbhishekDas
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL... IMHO men with cats usually love hanging out with their own cats.. but I guess it's a great way to meet cat lady stereotypes too. ;)

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alja_plesec_1 avatar
AljaPlesec
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat which is sitting on musicians lap definitely rules the world. :)

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HelenT
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to say, if you're never hearing about "Crazy Cat Men", you must live in a cave. You really don't need to look far too find them.

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SherryGibbs
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me ? Or, do these guys even look like their kitties? :-)

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StevenOhlhaber
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this cartoon strip of my friend and his three cats redefines the crazy.... Www.holsteinthecat.com

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SarahTonks
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great photos. Know lots of men with cats that they love and these pics show the independence but soft side of both :)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202300969083936&set=a.10200893899948087.1073741834.1782631502&type=3&theater

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Taylor Sauce
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love your pet! ( https://www.thetaylorsauce.com/health-beauty-tips/ )

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Becky Jones
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes in order to be considered crazy you must be owned by more then 1 kitty. And that I saw only 1 gentleman had more then 1 .

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Cell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

New here.... I commented once & it showed up 3 times! Sorry...

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RichieKilpatrick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EVERY1 NORMAL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT ...WELL THE FIRST GUY SITS NEXT 2 CAT S**T

NASTradamUS1 avatar
RichieKilpatrick
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE FIRST DUDE SITS NEXT TO HID CAT S**T THE OTHER DUDES SEEM PRETTY NORMAL

55076b68c61a4 avatar
NinaWum
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A cat in the household always makes any particular man more interesting to me. I wonder why.;)

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MichaelFerentinos
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is great! I have two indoor rescue cats plus up to 5 outside I shelter & feed Crazy? who knows, but cats are cool!

neil_clark_334 avatar
NeilClark
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...but notice...these guys have at-most TWO cats...and most stop @ 1...

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BarbaraWade
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats.... you can't help loving them, I think it is awesome that these men and these cats have each other,

rudolph.furtado avatar
RudolphFurtado
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was a "Dog Man" till 1995 and a "Cat Man" since then owning 2 traditional Persian cats today.

susanahrr avatar
SusanDeLisle
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby is every bit as "crazy cat" as I am. We have 7 of them now... along with our 2 dogs. Lord help us if another stray comes meowing.

susanahrr avatar
SusanDeLisle
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby Murray is every bit as "crazy cat" as I am - maybe more. We have 7 of them now... along with our 2 dogs. Lord knows what will happe

joelforsyth avatar
JoelForsyth
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's true what they say about owners and pets looking alike.

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SherrieMiller
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most men love cat even if they say they don't. I know my husband does

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IreneRussak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I have a lot of pictures myself from my father and his best friend black a cat taking naps and morning walks together:)

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IreneRussak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh and my phones wallpaper is my bf holding my cat:3 gotta love men who love cats:)

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TracyCourser
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe one picture worthy of crazy cat man status. The rest are cute still life portraits . Good try. Try again.....

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GlynisLailann
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..... and then there is Bob who belongs to James Bowen in London, who wrote a book about his pet.

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AlisaAiken
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My neighbour had a kitten that used to hang around the back of his neck. Now that the cat is grown, if he tries to play the piano or type, t

emilykloos avatar
emilykloos
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Number seven has a beautiful cat And a furry animal on the floor.

54ecb7cb2e334 avatar
PatFrederickson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The furry rug resembles Bumble, from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I'm hoping it's a polyester blend rug, not animal skin/fur. Meow.

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RolfHawkins
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think each of these men have only one cat apiece. The "crazy cat lady" stereotype is based on a crazy lady with dozens.

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AriSomethingAnything
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take a closer look at the last picture. The guy in that pic has two cats-- one right next to him on the chair and the other on the bed.

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California10978
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crazy cat lady stereotype is when the person is so starved for company that they have a lot of cats.

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HansVandeGroenekamp
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaach

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LeighTrotter
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By and large, they need a maid more than they need a cat (except for the cuty with black and white plaid shirt, and maybe guitar guy)

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XimenaAldanaGarcia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love when Gatalina sits over the kitchen counter and watch me washing dishes. The best company for such boring job.

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AllyHarvey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That doesn't make you just crazy, it makes you a hoarder. Unless you've got an animal shelter or something along those lines.

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