Did you know that Aug. 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day?According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, black cats have long been linked to bad luck due to outdated — and incorrect — myths and superstitions.But cat lovers know: Black cats are no less sweet and lovable than any other cats.In many cultures, black cats are considered prized or thought to bring their owners good luck.In most of England and Ireland, a black cat crossing someone’s path is considered to be good luck.According to Petco, sometime in the Middle Ages, Europeans got the idea that black cats were associated with witchcraft.Elderly women who often fed and cared for stray cats were also often misidentified as witches and the cats as their conspirators.The Cat Fanciers Association directory includes 23 breeds that list “black” as a color option:American BobtailAmerican CurlAmerican ShorthairAmerican WirehairBombayBritish ShorthairCornish RexDevon RexEgyptian MauExotic ShorthairJapanese BobtailLaPermMaine CoonManxNorwegian Forest CatOrientalPersianRagamuffinScottish FoldSelkirk RexSiberianSphynxTurkish AngoraBlack is the only recognized coat color of the Bombay breed, according to the CFA.The ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City is celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day with a special adoption promotion. Click here for more information.Meredith Wurm, of the Manchester Animal Shelter, said black cats don’t show as well in cages as other color cats.Wurm said it can be especially challenging if they are shy and hang out in the back of the cage, as it makes them difficult to see.Here are 10 reasons to adopt a black cat, courtesy of the Manchester Animal Shelter:10. Black cats are like onyx, a beautiful gem.9. Black goes with everything.8. Black cats look like little panthers.7. A black cat will match an decor. 6. Holding a black cat is very slimming.5. When you love a black cat, luck is on your side!4. Black cats never go out of style.3. You’ll save money on their Halloween costumes.2. Love know no color.1. Black cats are the least likely to get adopted!
Did you know that Aug. 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day?
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, black cats have long been linked to bad luck due to outdated — and incorrect — myths and superstitions.
But cat lovers know: Black cats are no less sweet and lovable than any other cats.
In many cultures, black cats are considered prized or thought to bring their owners good luck.
In most of England and Ireland, a black cat crossing someone’s path is considered to be good luck.
According to Petco, sometime in the Middle Ages, Europeans got the idea that black cats were associated with witchcraft.
Elderly women who often fed and cared for stray cats were also often misidentified as witches and the cats as their conspirators.
The Cat Fanciers Association directory includes 23 breeds that list “black” as a color option:
- American Bobtail
- American Curl
- American Shorthair
- American Wirehair
- Bombay
- British Shorthair
- Cornish Rex
- Devon Rex
- Egyptian Mau
- Exotic Shorthair
- Japanese Bobtail
- LaPerm
- Maine Coon
- Manx
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Oriental
- Persian
- Ragamuffin
- Scottish Fold
- Selkirk Rex
- Siberian
- Sphynx
- Turkish Angora
Black is the only recognized coat color of the Bombay breed, according to the CFA.
The ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City is celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day with a special adoption promotion. Click here for more information.
Meredith Wurm, of the Manchester Animal Shelter, said black cats don’t show as well in cages as other color cats.
Wurm said it can be especially challenging if they are shy and hang out in the back of the cage, as it makes them difficult to see.
Here are 10 reasons to adopt a black cat, courtesy of the Manchester Animal Shelter:
10. Black cats are like onyx, a beautiful gem.
9. Black goes with everything.
8. Black cats look like little panthers.
7. A black cat will match an decor.
6. Holding a black cat is very slimming.
5. When you love a black cat, luck is on your side!
4. Black cats never go out of style.
3. You’ll save money on their Halloween costumes.
2. Love know no color.
1. Black cats are the least likely to get adopted!
