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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For hundreds of years black cats have been associated with bad luck, witches, and evil, but these outdated beliefs have stuck around even today!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!

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

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Some people may shy away from the thought of adopting 2 cats or kittens at once, but those who have know why 2 really is better than 1 when it comes to cats!

There is nothing more relaxing or satisfying to a cat-lover than watching your feline companions snuggled up with each other or engaging in a mutual grooming session. If we are lucky, and we often are, our lap or right by our side is their favorite spot for these activities.

A bonded pair will not bond to their humans any less than a single cat. In fact, a pair may even bond to their human more. Cats can provide each other with play and companionship when you aren’t around, but they lack the ability to give scratches and pets in all the places cats love.

There are many more reasons to love a pair. Come in to CatNap and let our cats show you!

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

We need your help!  These 4 cats have had or need major veterinary surgery.  To watch their stories, click here.  To donate, click here.

Our Newest Troopers

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

Moses, another transfer from Chicago Animal Care and Control, had a badly injured foot up on arrival.  When we saw his paperwork, we were shocked that this sweet and gentle boy had over 20 fractures to his rear foot.  He let us gently change the dressing on his bandages and even gave soft kisses to our hands.  After 2 weeks of healing and recovery, it was determined, unfortunately, that his foot was not healing properly and an amputation was in order.  If you’d like to support Moses or any of the other special needs cats in Tripp’s Troops, please donate here.

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

CatNap will be donating all funds from adoption fees on Friday and Saturday, as well as any supplies we can spare, to Tazewell County Animal Control in Tremont, IL.  We hope that we can do some wonderful adoptions over the weekend and we could really use your help.  Please send everyone you know over to the shelter to adopt as we’d like to help as much as we can.  Also feel free to bring supplies to donate as well.  Thank you!

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

In honor of our 16th Anniversary on September 2nd, we will be having a double or nothing adoption promotion during the month of September.  Bring us any of the donations on our Anniversary Wish List, along with  your receipt, and receive double the amount on your receipt off your adoption.  Items on the Wish List include: Clorox Bleach, Iams Kitten, Purina Kitten Chow, Friskies Turkey & Giblets (canned food), Yesterday’s News Litter, and Carefresh naturals bedding. Some exclusions apply.

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

Do you work for a business or know of a business that might be willing to donate an auction item for our Annual Dinner on November 9th?  We have a sponsorship form you can download here.

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

CatNap is now joining the masses and has a blog.  Follow us and get inside access to the behind the scenes excitement that is the heart and soul of CatNap.  You can find us here.  Happy reading, friends! In our latest entry, find out how CatNap, and you, can help the animals caught in the devastation of Oklahoma.

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October is Black Cat Appreciation Month!

Here are just some of the items on our 2013 Kitten Shower Wish List: Iams Kitten food, Purina Kitten Chow, Royal Canin Baby Cat, Friskies Ground Poultry wet food, Poultry baby food, Pedialyte, and KMR pre-mixed milk.  For other items on our list, visit our registry (under the baby registry) at Walmart.com.  Search first name: Catnap and last name: from.