Black Cat Awareness Month



There are many outdated superstitions and myths associated with black cats. Black cats are often associated with Halloween, witches, bad luck, and evil. They are often abused or abandoned because of these superstitions. Other superstitions connect black cats with bad luck (for example: a black cat crossing your path).

Many shelters refuse to adopt out black cats during Halloween. However, the next time you are considering adopting or fostering, why not adopt a black cat to the family?

Four Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat

  1. Black goes with everything
  2. Black cats make great friends
  3. Black cats are striking, particularly when they have green or yellow eyes
  4. Love knows no color! A black cat doesn’t care what color someone’s hair is!

While some people cling to the superstitions that back cats are unlucky, anyone who has the pleasure of having one will enjoy years of loving companionship instead.

Learn more:

Who’s Afraid of a Big Black Cat? [Internet] Available from: https://humanepro.org/magazine/articles/whos-afraid-big-black-cat

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