The REAL Scary Truth about Black Cats

We adopted Nala from The Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights, IL when she was about 4 months old. Out of our 4 adopted pets (2 cats & 2 dogs) she is the sweetest, most gentle, loving one! She loves the dogs and always finds a way to cuddle with them! She looks like a black panther with big, bright green eyes! Always consider a black cat or dog to adopt....they are the sweetest!

We have two black cats, Licorice and Satch. Licorice is a fierce little princess of 17 yrs. and Satch, who is awesome and athletic just like his namesake, Satchel Paige.

We have a black cat and feed a black feral cat as well. Both are male and are affectionate, gentle and very friendly. I was never afraid of black cats, but these 2 are proof positive that the fear is a myth.

I have 2 black cats and they are the best cats I have ever had. Menace was 4 weeks old when I found her under my steps meowing, she is my cuddler. I adopted Mork when he was 6 months old because he talked alot. They have become very vocal best friends. Everyone should have a black cat they are awesome!

I got my first cat when I was ten years old. When I went to the shelter to adopt I was all set in that I wanted a little orange boy, but that all change when I saw Sabrina. She was the only black kitty and the only kitty that wasn't asleep.she stole our hearts. For 11 years she made our family very happy. She would fetch for us and was always showing her love for our family. Sadly she passed away two most shy of her 12th birthday. She was my first love and will always be missed. But I know I made the best choice when we brought her home.

My black cat (with green eyes) has been with me for 16 years. he is loyal, mostly well mannered and very loving. The sad thing is he loves the 2 chihuahuas, but they mostly snub him. I believe he thinks he IS a dog. LoL.

I have a BIG all-black short-haired male cat.....he is a wonderful soul and love personified.......an angel from heaven. I can't believe in this day and age that there are people out there who STILL think black cats are bad luck......and they really ARE out there because I've talked to a couple of them.....what idiots. If anyone knew "my" big boy, they would be trying to steal him from me.......he is just a big old lovable can of ham who is so loving and not one mean bone in his body. I thank God for sending him my way as a stray at around 6 months old. "I" am truly blessed.

We have 2 black kitties (and a black dog). We love them, one is a domestic short hair and one is a domestic medium hair. Our oldest one Fleur is very sweet, she even gives kisses! She and our other little gal are the best bug- catchers we've ever had- they especially like spiders and I hate spiders so I love when they pursue a creepy crawly! Tonks is our youngest and she is so spunky, she constantly entertains us with her antics- she is very playful, she just turned 1! We love all our black animals, I think they are the sweetest things around!

I have taken in 5 black abandoned cats, two adults and three kittens. They are all now spayed and neutered and are wonderful house companions!

I have an all black kitty named Raven. She is so sweet and loving, she pets my face with her little paw. She likes to sleep curled up next to one of her siblings and follows me all around the house. Life just wouldn't be the same without any of them.

I have a handsome, shiny and sleek black panther at home that rumbles like a freight train and loves to curl up on your lap. He is always stickig his nose into things (including my ear at 5:30 in the morning) and is so full of energy you just can't help but smile. I am so happy to have Shadow and wouldn't trade him for anything!

My all-black Norton was the sweetest, most-lovable, best-behaved, gorgeous creature in the world. He only wanted love and only gave love. I still miss him terribly.

My story starts when I heard a little meow at a green dumpster in Sylva NC. Underneath was a tiny black kitten. Well cuteie pie was coming home with me, as she would make a great companion for my Maine Coone sweetie. That was in June 1997. Olivia is still with me, sweet, loving, pretty, does "roly poly" with hand signal, and kisses you forever. Black cats are the best. They are so affectionate and will love you forever. Adopt, rescue, save a black cat and you will be loved forever. Black cats get a bad rep, we need to let people know they are wonderful felines, just like the other felines. I love cats, and dogs, and my dog is black too. They are awesome!

my black cats name is Jack. AKA bunny cakes, sweet tart, and Mr. Fang. He is the most precious animal I've had the chance to adopt, and I grew up on a farm having lots of cats, dogs, horses, etc. Jack came into my life when I was 19, after purchasing a home when I was a soph. in college. There had recently been a death of a very dear person in my life. I went to walmart one evening and was looking at the flyers of adoptable animals when i heard his voice. I looked over, saw a box of kittens and quickly ran over and picked up the closest kitten. He was tiny, no more than 5 weeks old. He climbed up my shoulder took a seat on the bill of my visor. I just walked away with a huge smile. I had to bottle feed him for a few days cuz he wouldn't eat dry food and only a tiny bit of wet. We spent a lot of time together. He sleeps with me evry night and has to be everywhere I am. He is very vocal as well, which does get annoying sometimes. He was never around children growing up but I now live with my boyfriend and his 2 daughters who just love him so much because he's soo sweet. He's now just over 7 years old, struggled a little bit being a big kitty but is now at a healthy weight cuz he gets lots of exercise running up and down the stairs and I've learned to feed him what he needs, not what he begs for.. He has had issues with bladder stones since about 8 months old and has had 4 surgeries to remove. My vet is unsure that if he develops these stones again, he may not survive another surgery. I thought I was going to have to put him down a few months ago when we thought he hd them again. I was so devastated, it was hard to even leave to go to work. Turns out, he just had a minor infection that just needed a shot! My vet and staff have also been wonderful with jack. When I take him to get his claws trimmd they are very glad to see him for something normal. He is my baby and I. Love him soo much. He is an indoor kitty, but still sneaks out to try and eat grass. He's social as well and is not scared of anyone. He greets guests with a hop on their lap and he tries to hug them around their neck while giving kitty kisses. I hope I get to have many more years with the kitty who stole and repaired my heart

When I was younger I had a black cat. So beautiful! Her hair was so shiny and smoothe. I named her Boo Boo kitty after Shirly's black stuffed animal cat on the show of Laverne and Shirly if anyone remembers them :) I loved my cat so much, she would fallow me everywhere and lay next to me. I miss her so much. I do want another black cat. Right now I have a tuxedo cat who's also sweet. I think she needs another cat to play with but I also have to think about my dog. My dog and cat get along great! They lay next to each other and my cat fallows our dog everywhere. Not sure what would happen with another cat. I have to think about it. But I love all cats!

A black cat came into out backyards 4 years ago and adoped by fiance and I. He has been in our home ever since he came into our yard. He is a very loving boy. He has feline aids and has so much love to give.

My kitty child Zen is just that a sweet loving mild tempered black kitten she is maine coon they call her coloring smoke because she has smokey tips on the ends of her hair but besides her beauty she is one of the sweetest kittens we have ever owned I have always owned black cats and think they are great

My boyfriend and I just bought our first house and our first action after getting settled in was to go to the shelter and adopt some kittens. I started looking at shelter pets online and fell in love with the story of a little black kitten named Geezer. he had little sporadic white hairs that popped out making him look just like an old man and I couldn't resist. By the time I inquired about Geezer, he had been adopted but the foster parent informed me that his little brother, Gizmo looked just like him and was waiting to find a home. I said yes immediately! And when I went to the shelter, I knew I had to adopt a friend for Gizmo. I went to the back room with my nieces and mom to see who else I could bring home. There were a ton of kittens of all sizes and colors in those little cages. And as we were interacting with all of them, two little black kitties kept playfully pawing at us through the bars. I asked to see one and was overwhelmed with how affectionate and playful he was. He climbed right onto my shoulder and stayed there as if to say "Okay, I'm ready, we can go now Mom." He just stole my heart. But his little brother was looking at us and started meowing too. I looked at my mom and it was clear she had the same thought, he's got to come home too. Pharoh and Gizmo are now comfortably ruling my household and Pharoh's brother Sphynx has given my mom's older black cat, Pepper, a run for his money for house rule. These cats bring a love and warmth to your heart. It's as if they know they've been passed over time and again and finally someone has seen them for the loving beautiful animals they are and they will never let you forget how grateful they are that you chose them to be a part of the family. Black cats are God's precious gift and I know my home would never be complete without their love in our lives.

I adopted a black kitten who was a stray. She was near the front of the apartment complex I lived at. At first, I wasn't going to adopt her because where I was going to rent only allow two cats. I talked to many friends who said that if I take it to one agency, they will put her to sleep. One year later, Mya is a joy and I'm thrilled beyond words that I took her home with me. I think the black cat adoption story is a myth.

We adopted Jake for my Mom who is living withus, but he has bonded with everyone including the two large dogs. His blackness is beautiful and with his yellow eyes we sometimes call him Headlights. He is a love. you would never be sorry.

I adopted two black cats a little over a year ago and they are two of the best kitties We have ever had! Personable, well-behaved, but still crazy kitties at times; they are perfect and beautiful to look at!

I have a black kitty named Charlie who I adopted last year. He is the most friendly, loving, outgoing, full of purrsonality kitty I've ever been owned by! My cat before him was also black with a great friendly easy going nature (he was a stray that showed up very sick in my yard and found his way into our home and hearts). So please, consider the blackies when you adopt! I specifically adopted a black cat this past time because they are so under-adopted.

My boy, Cubby, and I just celebrated our one year anniversary. It was just before Halloween last year that he found me taking a walk in my neighborhood and decided I was "the one". He was right. He is the sweetest, most affectionate cat; he follows me from room to room, sleeps at my desk when I'm working, and waits outside the bathroom for me. He uses many different voices to communicate and it's very funny. Really, he's the best. No one looking for a new feline friend should hesitate getting an all black kitty!

My little guy is 4 years old. I got him when he was just a kitten after my previous kitten died in a horrific accident. and Let me tell you, he may have black fur but his yellow eyes light up my world. Thats why i named him Luno, meaning moon in spanish. Technically it would be Luna but hes a boy so. He was the light in the darkness id just been through. He still helps me to this day. And he gives the best kisses. A myth is just what it is, a myth. It means nothing. Black cats are special, and they need as much love as any other kitten in the world. Dont judge a book by its cover right?

I have had 5 black kitties in the last ten years They were/are all unique in every way. They all have taught me life lessons that I will treasure forever. Unfortunately I only have my little black girl left - but I see her brothers in different things she does Even the one she wasn't directly related to ! I have several types of kitties, but black cats are very special to my heart Thank you for listening!!