October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!
Why Is There a Black Cat Awareness Month?
For hundreds of years black cats have been associated with bad luck, witches, and evil, but these outdated beliefs have stuck around even today!
The sad, horrifying truth is that since these dated, superstitious beliefs have continued, black cats are often a target of abuse. According to Caster, a 2020 study found that black cats have the lowest rate of adoption (10%) and the highest rate of euthanasia (74.6%). (Caster, 2024)
In order to dismantle these superstitions and history of black cats in our society, Black Cat Awareness Month was started in an attempt to bring attention to these kittens and cats while debunking the common misconceptions many people have.
Are black cats actually GOOD LUCK?!?!?!
- Wedding luck: It’s believed in England that presenting a black cat to a bride on her wedding day will give her good luck and a long marriage.
- Prosperity: In Scotland, if a black cat is on your doorstep, they will receive wealth and success.
- Good luck: Black cats are a sign of good luck to the French when treated with kindness.
- Good weather: English sailors would bring black cats aboard ships to guarantee good weather and safe passage.
- Sneezes: In Italy, it was believed that when a black cat sneezed, it would bring you luck.
- Protection and health: Black cats in Egypt were highly respected, but they were also associated with the goddess Bastet, who protected the home from disease and offered protection, fertility, and good health.
- Love life: In Japan, a black cat crossing your path is a sign of luck in your love life.
- Negativity: In China, households that didn’t own a black cat would use a statue of one and have it facing north. This was thought to keep away negative energy and evil spirits.
So, come on out and meet one of our amazing, loveable black kittens or cats today! You won’t regret it!
