Cool Cats

The prevalent stereotype is that men prefer dogs while women favor cats. After all, dogs are man's best friend and women are crazy cat ladies. But these mainstream views are starting to crack.

Have guys always loved cats? Maybe they didn't dare admit it in a world full of macho, out-spoken, dog-loving men. Or perhaps they're finally taking the time to notice the intricacies of cats.

Women who favor cats aren't crazy; they're compassionate and wise. They know cats are delightful companions. Cats are loving, entertaining and helpful-who hasn't made a bed with the help of a cat?

Finally, it seems, men are catching on-or, at least, are now coming forward to admit their love of cats. There are men as crazy about cats as us crazy cat ladies. In Cool Cats, Stories of Extraordinary Cat Dads you'll meet:

The retired university professor who cares for a colony of feral cats.

The homebuyer who was okay to learn his new house came with 16 barn cats.

The guy who was crushed when his wife got two of their four cats in their divorce settlement.

The man who had four figurines of cats on his wedding cake instead of a bride and groom-two represented his cats and two represented his bride's cats.

The craft-beer loving cat guru whose license plate is CAT D4D.

And many more devoted cat dads.