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7 Great Gifts for the Cat Guy in 2024

Written by: Catster Editorial Team

Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Catster Editorial Team

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7 Great Gifts for the Cat Guy in 2024

Cat guys are ubiquitous in Western society. Like felines themselves, however, the men who love cats often move silently to escape notice. The tired old stereotype of cat-loving men being slightly deranged and untrustworthy remains. Yet well-known cat men include the likes of Marlon Brando, Joey Ramone, Morrissey, Steve Martin, Russell Brand, Jack Kerouac, and Paul Krugman.

There’s probably a cat guy in your life (whether you know it or not), and maybe he’s ready to come out of the closet — to stand up and be counted among history’s cat-loving men. Here are some holiday gifts that will help him do this.

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The 7 Great Gifts for the Cat Guy

1. Cat Daddy by Jackson Galaxy

File this one under “duh.” Jackson Galaxy stands about six feet tall. He’s bald, tattooed, barrel-chested, and he plays in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Not only is he not afraid to admit he loves cats, he has a TV show (My Cat From Hell) and wrote this book based on his experiences with his own cat and the ones he encountered working in a shelter.

I met Mr. Galaxy (and in fact was mistaken for him) at a recent conference in Los Angeles, and he’s a funny, accessible, straightforward guy — a real role model for cat guys all over. He read about two pages from this book during his talk, and people hung on every word. It’s about cats but it’s also about his personal transformation — a good start for any future cat daddy.


2. Kit-Cat Clock

The Kit-Cat Clock has been around since the Great Depression, and if the cat man in your life likes retro-looking gear with an Art Deco feel, this will go great in his kitchen or den. The original Kit-Cat looks a lot like the famous cartoon cat Felix — a black cat with a white muzzle, a big smile, and big round eyes. The Kit-Cat clock is made in numerous color schemes (including black and white) and at least two sizes. Some of the pricier models have rhinestones on them, and the company website offers customized kits with interchangeable tails and bow ties.

On all the wall clocks, Kit-Cat’s tail and eyes move back and forth in unison — so if your cat guy also likes amusing (and slightly creepy) things, this clock is for him. I’ve had two of these since the late 1980s — one of them I got at a garage sale — and both are still running.


3. “Beware of Cat” Doormat

This doormat that says “Beware of Cat” is a nice way for your cat guy to tell the world about his true nature. It’s funny (the faux claw marks are real cuts taken out of the mat) and playful, while not being quite so obvious as, say, a replica of a big yellow road sign with a kitty silhouette and the words “CAT XING.” Rather, this item (which measures 18 inches by 30 inches) could be a cat guy’s way of revealing his feline love without having to bring it up himself. All he has to do is invite someone to his home or apartment, and the visitor will know before the cat guy answers the door.


4. Outlaw Kitty Chain Necklace

Men’s jewelry can be a bit extreme. Rings, chains, and bracelets aimed at men often look like they were made in the same factory as Air Force jets. While that’s probably cool for some guys, others find that it limits their expression to something approximating “AAAAARGH!” Just the same, a lot of cat-themed jewelry out there is so clearly made for women that it’s probably out of bounds even for the gender-bending guy (unless they want to look like an elementary-school girl).

So we’re thankful for the Outlaw Kitty Chain Necklace. It combines that jet-factory sensibility with subtlety and humor. This kitty looks menacing in the same way a skull and crossbones do, but hey, it’s still a kitty. Like the doormat, it might be a conversation-starter that gives a cat guy a route to show himself.


5. National Geographic Pet’s Eye View Camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the only real gadgety thing on this list, and as gadgety things go, it’s not really that gadgety. But this camera seems like great fun — if you can get your cat accustomed to wearing a tiny camera around his neck.

If you’ve ever wondered where your cat goes when he’s outside or when he’s walking around the house or apartment when you’re at work (we have), this camera will help you find out. According to the site, the camera clips onto your pet’s collar like an ID tag. It can store as many as 40 photographs, and its timer can be set to shoot every 1, 5, or 15 minutes. Its resolution is 640 by 480, which makes four-by-six-inch prints. It measures 2.5 by 2 by 1.5 inches, comes with a USB cable, and runs on two AAA batteries. This could also be another way for a cat guy to come out: “Hey, everyone! Look at the crazy shots my cat got in my house when I was at work yesterday!”


6. Catnip Freakout Art Print

This Catnip Freakout print in its retro style would look great in the same room as the Kit-Cat Clock. It serves the added purpose of warning cats in your cat guy’s house against the dangers of catnip. (Hint: Just say meow!)

The artist, Matt Snow, describes it as “atomic style” and “inspired by 1950s morality cinema posters.” (We’re guessing Reefer Madness is among them.) It measures 11 inches by 17 inches — and it does not include the frame and matte board shown in the photograph. It’s printed on heavyweight gloss cover paper, and it’s shipped in a sturdy mailing tube.


7. Real Men Love Cats T-Shirt

I have to qualify this one: I don’t like the idea of saying what makes someone a “real man.” It’s preachy, and I believe it’s dangerous when we claim to know what’s good for other people. That said, if your cat guy is okay shouting his love for felines from the rooftops — or he’s the type who likes to ridicule the “Real Men Drive Trucks and Beat People Up” mentality, this shirt is for him. Or, think of it this way: It could be the start of a new definition of masculinity. After all, Ernest Hemingway loved cats.

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