Believe it or not, there are plenty of men out there who are the shattering the “cat lady” stereotype and love spending their time, raising and spoiling their pet cats. There aren’t a lot of photos that capture the joys of being a friend (and parent) to these four-legged felines either. So in honor of Father’s Day and Caturday, we gathered all the best photos that portray the beautiful bond between all types of men and different kinds of cats around the world. From the charming to the cool to the captivating, scroll down—these images will melt your heart.

Sleep only when you're tamed by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

My pet, my friend by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Beards&Cats by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Bhuthr213.jpg by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Riders by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

cat over shoulder by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

friends forever by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

“What greater gift than the love of a cat.”  ? Charles Dickens by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Make me purrr. by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Rob Dekay by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

boa by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Chuck & Layla by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

stare down by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Exact blow by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Puko & Matea by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Cat in the hands of man by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Smile by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Not a Parrot by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Beards&Cats by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

In Pursuit of Lost Pal by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Photo by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Ugly Christmas Sweater by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Man and cat by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

www.tristanduplichain.com by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Summer Kitchen ! by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Creating by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Gothic boy and cat. by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Cat Dad by Klassy Goldberg on 500px.com

Best Friends by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

life among cats by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

SEVG?-LOVE by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

Contact by Klassy Goldberg on 500px

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