You’ve heard the superstitions about black cats being unlucky, right? With Halloween coming up, I wanted to remind everyone of how silly those superstitions are and how awesome black cats really are. Let’s look at some reasons why you shouldn’t judge cats by the color of their fur.
1. Black cats were worshiped in ancient Egypt, and owning black cats was thought to bring good luck.
2. Lots of famous cats have been black. Black cats have been featured in popular shows and movies including The Simpsons, Star Trek, Looney Tunes, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Coraline.
3. Black cats are so elegant. They’re always ready for a fancy black tie affair. Black and white cats, or tuxedo cats, come with some pretty cool coat patterns too, like this guy’s epic moustache.
4. Wouldn’t you like to have your very own ninja running silently through your house? Black cats are the ninjas of the domestic cat family. They’re practically invisible at night; all you might see is a glowing pair of eyes.
5. The richest cat in the world is a black cat from Italy named Tommaso. His owner left him $13 million when she died, giving Tommaso a place in the Guinness world records.
6. Black cats can look good in photos, if you’ve got the right photographer. Find pet photography tips to find out how easy it is to bring out the best in your black cat during a photo shoot.
7. In Great Britain and Japan, black cats are considered lucky.
8. The Bombay is a lovable breed distinguished by its sleek black coat and gorgeous golden eyes. Their nickname is the “parlor panther,” because of their resemblance to the big cat.
9. Black goes with everything. Place a black cat on your lap and notice the slimming effect. No matter your décor or color preference, black is the perfect complementary color, much like a black cat’s personality can be the perfect match to yours.
10. Black fur won’t show up on black clothes, so whether you’re wearing comfy black sweatpants or a little black dress, you won’t have to worry about those little black hairs giving you away as a cat lover.
11. Lots of sports teams have black as one of their colors, and some teams even have cats as their mascots.
12. Black cats are just like other cats. They can be loving and sweet or demanding and aloof. Lots of people claim black cats are more loving than other cats, and all of the black cats I’ve known have been very sweet.
13. There are plenty of black cats to go around! Find the right cat for you waiting for a home in your local shelter. Why not adopt a mini panther?
If 13 reasons aren’t enough for you, the San Francisco SPCA has even more reasons adopting a black cat brings good fortune.
I hope you’ll consider adopting a black cat (or dog) the next time you’re looking for a new furry member of your family.
Do you own a black cat? Tell us why you love your little panther in the comments below!
