This custom cat dad photo shirt cuts out a picture of him with his cat, prints it in black and white, and frames it with CAT DAD in gold on top and both of their names in gold below. He says he isn’t a cat person. The photos say otherwise.
Is this a good gift for a boyfriend who loves his cat?
It’s the one he’ll actually wear. Girlfriends order it for birthdays, wives for Father’s Day signed from the cat, and brothers for the guy who swore he’d never own one and now shares a pillow with a Maine coon.
It’s usually his girlfriend or wife, who watched him go from swearing he wasn’t a cat person to sharing a pillow with one. She’s buying for his birthday or Father’s Day, signed from the cat.
If you know the cat comes first, giving him this for his birthday shows you’re fine with second place.
Sign it from the cat, since she can’t place the order herself.
His phone is ninety percent cat photos anyway, so one of them on a crewneck just makes sense.
Teasing the brother who became a full cat daddy is easier when it comes with his name in gold.
The kids pick the photo of Dad and the cat napping, which means the surprise is from everybody in the house.
He only wanted a pet photo on T-shirt or sweatshirt, and this adds the names and lettering without him designing anything.
Design details
The sample shows a bearded guy, eyes closed, pressing a kiss onto the cheek of a big fluffy tabby who looks mildly tolerant about it. We trace around them, drop the background and tone the photo black and white.
The bottom line reads JAMES & MILO in antique gold. Type his name and the cat’s, and that’s what prints.
How the custom cat dad photo shirt is personalized
- Choose tee, long sleeve, crewneck or hoodie and his size.
- Select the shirt color.
- Upload a photo of him with the cat and type both names in the text box with an ampersand.
- Check out. Completed example: James & Milo. Two cats? James & Milo & Pip fits too. Your photo takes the place of our sample.
For the guy who swore he wasn’t a cat person
- Pet dad gifts are mostly dog-themed and skip the cat guys
- His phone is full of cat photos nobody else gets to see
- Cat dads rarely get a gift that admits how far gone they are
The guy who said he’d never own a cat is usually the proudest cat dad in the house. A cutout of him with the cat prints in black and white, with CAT DAD in gold on top and both their names in gold below, so the cat gets equal billing.
Garments
He’ll probably reach for the Comfort Colors 1717 tee: garment-dyed 100% ring-spun cotton, 6.1 oz, S to 4XL.
If he lives in fleece, the cat dad sweatshirt options are the 1566 crewneck (80/20, S to 3XL) and the 1567 hoodie (S to 2XL, jersey-lined hood, matching drawcord, pouch pocket).
The tee has a relaxed unisex fit, and the fleece runs relaxed at true size. Check the size guide. Sleeves down to the wrist?
He can pick the Comfort Colors 6014 long sleeve in S to 3XL. Youth and toddler sizes are on offer too, the Comfort Colors 9018 youth tee (XS to XL) and the Rabbit Skins 3326 toddler hoodie (2T to 5/6T).
His cut-out photo is printed by DTF or DTG, based on garment.
Production and shipping
Allow 1 to 3 business days to print and 3 to 5 business days for tracked USPS delivery. A Christmas present from the cat should be ordered by December 5, 2026. See our shipping details.
- Order by December 5, 2026 for Christmas delivery in the US.
- Free US shipping on 2 or more items, or on any order of $75 or more.
- A single item ships for a flat $5.99.
- Misprinted or the wrong item? Send a photo within 15 days of delivery and we replace it or refund you.
Cat dad FAQ
He has two cats. Can both names fit?
Yes. Type them all with ampersands, like James & Milo & Pip, and we size the line to fit.
What photo cuts out cleanly?
One where his face and the cat’s face are both visible and in focus, ideally against a light wall or sky. Busy patterned couches make the outline harder.
Can I put a superhero mask on the cat or a beer logo on his shirt?
We can’t print characters, logos, brands or team marks, and we don’t print celebrities, rappers, athletes or other public figures either. The photo has to be yours. Any order with that kind of content is canceled and refunded.
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