Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?
Go to any store selling Halloween decorations and I guarantee will see a black cat looking scary somewhere. Have you ever wondered what the deal is? Why are cats 'bad luck' and associated with Halloween?
Turns out, black cats were considered a symbol of bad omens or being part of the which family. They claimed witches transformed themselves into black cats in order to prowl streets unobserved. So unless you still consider witchcraft a thing or believe humans can change themselves into animals then you can stop believing black cats are bad luck. That age old tale is over and they actually are even considered lucky in Australia and a few other countries.
Here are some amazing black cat facts that will most hopefully change your view on this so-called 'spooky' pet!
1. They can rust.
Well, if they sit in the sun too long their fur changes to a reddish dark brown. They call this 'rusting'. It usually goes back to normal black once the cat's melanin levels return to normal levels. This likely happens with outdoor cats or window lovers.
2. They are super cats.
According to research, black cats tend to have a higher resiliency against illness and diseases.
3. They have fire eyes.
These cats have so much melanin that it causes their irises to be golden/yellow!
4. They are not bad luck!
Hug a black cat this month !
Thank you sooo much, Linda Clukey, for posting your comment. If I may take it to the next level, such poor editorial discretion dishonors our kitties of ALL colors!
I adore my little black kitties. if you have not known and loved one of these guys, you are missing out. I have gone from kitten/cat rescue of all kinds to mainly black babies because of the bad press they get. I have bottle babies through teenagers and they are all wonderful. It is true that you must earn these little one’s love but once you do, they are totally, trustingly yours. I’m not supposed to have favorites but I have one who demands attention. If I’m to busy with the tiny babies, he will come up and gently “bite” me to get my attention. I will keep him forever.
At this time of year, I stop adoptions of black cats and invite those interested to return after November 1st. unfortunately, I’m in an area where people are cruel and have done very bad things to ebony babies at Halloween.
Please keep your kitties (of all colors) safe from cruelty at this time of year and every day.
I LOVE BLACK CATS AND I CANNOT LIE!!!!!!! The Black Cat Appreciation Group on Facebook knows that I say this a lot. I also mean it. If anything, I have had great, astounding luck with black cats. I could envision having a black male cat and naming him Prince, after the late singer. We have a black female cat, Mitsy. Affectionate in her own quiet way, and purrs all the time. Black cats are GREAT! :-) :-) :-)
I have a beaitiful black cat and she is so sweet and loveable. She is 13 now & I hope she"s around another 13!!! There is something very special about black cats. I worked for a vet many years ago & every black cat that came in was so sweet & beautiful, I decided that I definately would get a black beauty of my own!!!! Love all cats, but black ones are VERY SPECIAL!!!
I am so angry to think some people could think Black Cats are bad luck , its just another color , like brown , red , white !!! Really , i have had 11 pure black cats so far and each one luckier then the last one , if thats true then people with bkack hair , blonde hair and everything in between in unlucky
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