The REAL Scary Truth about Black Cats

Except for a tiny white spot under his chin, my old friend Ben was entirely black. Truly a miniture panther in appearance, we adopted Ben from Animal Humane when he was almost a year old. It wasn't easy convincing our 6 year old to adopt a full grown cat rather than a cute little kitten, but his sweetness won all our hearts. Ben taught me to keep my cats indoors, safe from cars, humans, other animals and feline diseases. Ben suffered 2 incidents of cruel human-caused damage and yet remained trusting, loving, friendly and engaged. He consistently demonstrated loyalty and gentleness. When he looked at me, the Love in his eyes was undeniable.

I have two solid black cats, one of which was abandoned at my vets office as a kitten with both hind legs broken. What made it all the sadder was the legs had been broken at different time, as the right one had already begun to set. People are just plain silly to attribute bad luck to a color. Both of mine are wonderful loving animals. However, I did notice that in areas where "questionable religious beliefs" are practiced, black cats tend to "disappear" around this time of year, so I've always kept mine inside.

Our black cat is the most loving animal our home has ever had. From the day I found her and brought her home. She has made friends with our goats, to going into rabbit cages to clean the baby rabbits, yes the mom was ok with that! don't second guess an animal or people by the outside! Look within to see there true beauty!

My black kitty was found in the wheel well of a van where he had travelled about 10 miles before the van parked and he fell out. Friends who know I am a push over for rescues, called me and I rushed to take this small little boy to the vet. Miraculously he was not injured and in good health. He cuddled on my shoulder and hung on for dear life. Sooo...I named him Velcro! He joined my redhead cat, Peanut, my Dalmatian mix, Noodle, and my three pit bulls, Tommy, Sasha, and Alamo; all rescues. He loves to play and is always doing something to make me laugh. I have a full house of unconditional love! Who could ask for more?

We have two black kitties and love them to pieces. They both have very different personalities and don't always get along, but that's okay. We wouldn't give them up for anything. We have had quite a few black kitties and all of them have been great. We also have a dog and he loves them too, lol.

I have a preference for black cats and dogs. They are beautiful (like patent leather!) and by far, the sweetest pets, in my experience. I adopted a black Border Collie/Lab from a local pound over 15 years ago, and he still thinks he's a young boy, and is the best dog EVER! He is smart beyond belief, lovable, friendly and cuddly, and still tries to heard the family at every opportunity. We also adopted a black kitten a couple months ago from the same shelter. He is the most affectionate kitty I have ever had; purrs like a motor boat, gives kisses and massages without fail, and loves to include himself in everything we do! He also makes a beautiful decorative accent (along with my antique glassware)!

Black cats are AWESOME, so much so that I've adopted 3. Spooks and Sabrina and Blossom. They are a joy to have around and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.

I have a beautiful, sweet, loving black cat! She has been with me for 7 years and loves to kill the bugs in my house for me! She always meets me at the door when I come home and cozier up at night with me when I go to sleep. Whenever something is wrong or I don't feel well she knows and stays by my side! I love my little black cat!

My black cat is amazing. We found him outside and brought him in. The greatest cat I ever had. He's the most loving and affection cat ever. We call him lucky cause how everyone is says they're bad luck, but he's not he's lucky, he found a family that loves him day in and out. He's so smart its like having a baby. Lol

My daughter begged me to adopt this black cat..she was homeless and well living on the streets...I already have an all white cat I told her she said please momma. So I gave in and we took her on home...Her name is Nala she is 2 years old and you would swear she was a dog...You can't say here kitty kitty. YOu have to call her by her name. She plays fetch with paper balls...If you ball up a piece of paper she is right there in front of you. She is 16 pounds and I love her with all I am...She Def has made an impact in this family! We all Love her so much!

I have (2) black cats-Philla & Phoebe. I found them several years ago as kittens abandoned in a wooded area-hungry & frightened. I managed to catch them (after feeding them on the side of the road)and took them home. I was unable to find a home for them, and knowing their chances of getting adopted, I kept them as my pets. They are beautiful animals, shiny black coats and striking yellow eyes and are the same as any domestic short hair. Don't allow ancient superstitions to effect your decision on adopting-black is beautiful!

I got my black cat as a ferrel 8 week old from a woodpile. She was a little ball of hiss when she came to us and turned into the most loving little baby. She sleeps with me everynight. I am convinced that the woodpile was magic!

Black cats are wonderful pets, just like any other kitty. I specifically look to adopt black cats if there are any a available when I adopt. For the past 24 years I've had black or black & white kitties. They aren't bad luck just like walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror aren't bad luck- only silly superstitions!

I adopted Maddie from the local Humane Society 2 years ago come November. They told me when I adopted her that black cats were usually the last to be adopted. She is a real sweetie - she loves to lay across my arms belly up when I am on my laptop, plays fetch (she did this herself - I am sure that she thinks that she taught me) and is a great lap cat. And she knows what to do if field mice sneak in.

I am incredibly lucky to have found the most loving and wonderful black cat (or cat of any color for that matter!). He is playful and loving; he always greets me at the door when I come home; and he invariably curls up on top of my head every night to sleep. He's never far from my side, whether he is trying to climb in to the bathtub during shower time, curled up around my shoulders when I'm watching a movie, or on the keyboard when I'm trying to do my work. I couldn't ask for a more loving companion or a better friend. Please adopt a black cat.

We had a black kitten named Barney who showed up at my husband's car shop one day. My husband was sitting on a stool working on brakes. Barney (named for "Deputy Barney Fife" of the Andy Griffith Show) promptly climbed up my husband's leg and perched himself on his shoulder. From that day on he went everywhere my husband went, back and forth to work and rode on his shoulder or sitting in the back windshield of the truck. He soon discovered that things were more interesting at home since we had two adult female cats with whom he could show his mischievous side. Barney was a loving member of our family for 12 years at which time he became very sick with a pancreas disease. My Mom was in her 80s-90s during this time, and Barney became "her boy", as she adored him. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful this all black kitty was. He had a human personality almost, and I nicknamed him my "little Huckleberry Finn", because he loved to go outside so much that I figured he must have an imaginary raft somewhere that he rode down the river (ha). We miss him to this very day and it's been over two years. Don't hesitate to take in a black cat. They are wonderful! You won't regret it.

I've always had black cats. The truth about black cats is that they are a a vision of elegance. I had to put down my black kitty of 15 years and I miss her so much. She was a wonderful, lovable, intuitive and sweet companion. I felt so lonely without her. I since have adopted another 2 year black kitty who is a male and he is also wonderful, lovable and so sweet. I call him my gentle giant. When I met him, he immediately was so loving and sweet. Don't pass up adopting a black cat because they truly are awesome companions and very beautiful!

The myth is definitely not true. For one, witches don't sacrifice animals, that's a huge misconception. Secondly, black cats are just like other loving kitties and need good homes as well. I absolutely adore my black kitty, Spooky. He's a wonderful companion and very loving. I wouldn't trade him in for any other cat. :)

We have 2 black cats in our family. Both are very special to us. The oldest is Cletus and he came from a horrible pet store in the mall. We were not looking for a cat at the time, but we passed the windows and saw a kitten that was to tiny to be there. We went in and ask to see him. That poor kitten was almost starved to death! We paid the $25.00 and took him to the vet. There we learned that he was bearley 4 weeks old. He was put on antibiotics, a bottle, given his shots and sent home with us. We fell in love! He's been with us for 12 wonderful, joyful and loyal years! He is our baby. Jada was rescued off the streets as a little kitten. She was in our friends garage and would not let anyone touch her! She had been chased by all the neighborhood children trying to catch her, so she was terrified! I called my husband to help, he just walks up and picks her up. Jada has been his his cat since then. She is 6 years old now. Fiesty, playful, and full of spunk! We love both of our black cats very much and can not imagine our family with out them! By the way, I'm glad to report that the mall pet store has been shut down!

I adopted my black cat Dixie from a shelter, I had gone there looking for a friend for my cat Migo. I went there looking for a boy cat, and I am partial to red cats, but the lady convinced me to give her a try, she was right. Dixie is so smart that I always say I should put her in the movies and my husband and I could retire!

I own 3 black cats. They all came as strays to my home! I am so glad that I "adopted" them. They are very loving & sweet!!!

My husband and I adopted a black kitten, with gorgeous lime green eyes, in May 2011 and he has quite the personality! We already had 2 female cats so adding a male cat would make for an interesting change in the family dynamic. I always wanted a black and when I saw little Diego for adoption, I couldn't resist! Diego is so loving - he wants to sit in our laps while we are at the computer, he loves to lay on my chest when I'm relaxing on the couch and he happily joins me for afternoon naps on the weekend. He makes the coolest little noises and chirps - especially when we arrive home! He greets me with a kitty version of "hello!" after a long day at the office. He follows my husband around the house, cries out when he leaves and will even wait at the front door for him to return. We often warn our house guests that Diego likes to play "paw" under the bathroom door so don't be alarmed if you see his little black paws reaching in! It is so hilarious! I cannot imagine life with out Diego - he is one in a million! Black cats are AWESOME!

I am currently the proud parent of 3 adorable black cats, Dora, Batman and Little B. Dora (step-mom) and the boys (brothers) have gotten along famously since they were introduced to each other 2 years ago. They are all rescues. Dora adopted the boys from the minute I brought them home and has kept them in their place ever since. They bring joy and laughter to me on a daily basis. Recently Little B had a kidney stone and had to be hospitalized, but Momma Cat was there to make him feel better when he came home. I have had black cats for over 30 years and would feel incomplete without one. I love it when they decide that I can share the bed with them at night.

Our first five cats who "adopted" us were all strays who had been thrown away and were all black. We adored them and felt incredibly lucky they found their way to our house. Our first lived to be nineteen years and four months, and it was like losing a child when she died. We currently have one black cat in the mix, and he's part maine coon--beautifully, strikingly handsome!

I have 2 cats one is almost all black his tummy has a white spot and his back paw looks like he stepped in white paint cuz his toes are a little white, and the other looks like she wears a tuxedo they are brother and sister, my friend's mom came over and his little sister showed me this cat and told me he needed a good home, we arranged for her to drop him off later because I needed to go buy supplies, well when she came back there were 2 and I had only planned on keeping the female because I had never had a female pet and I wanted to get "my little girl" and quite honestly I thought she was "cuter." My dad was okay with keeping 2 cats instead of one so we kept both, and let me tell you the one whos black doesn't get into half the trouble she does! She has an independent streak. He never tries to sneak outside, she does constantly or she sits by the door and howls, he never tries, and he will only sit on your lap if you invite him up by putting a special blanket on your lap, she will come over whenever she feels like it and if I have food while watching tv in that chair she tries to stick her face right in it! I love them both but he's way easier to deal with because I'm not constantly trying to enforce rules like moving him off of me like Miyu when she's in the way and I don't have to constantly crawl into the bushes to retrieve him because he had a mind of his own and darted outside.