Black to Basics

 

It's that time of year again! Witches, Goblins, Ghosts and Monsters are all the October buzz. One type of species gets a bad rap this time of year, especially. The Black Cat. But why?

 

No one is really sure how it came about. Some think it dates back to the Middle Ages when black cats were killed based on (obviously unfounded) superstitions. Some say, the Pilgrims associated black cats with witches and fear escalated from there. Whatever the reason, black cats to this day, tend to stay at a shelter longer than other cats.  

 

In other cultures, black cats are looked at as a sign of good luck. They were revered for their rarity and wisdom in ancient Egypt.  In China, they are thought to keep evil spirits out of your home. In Great Britain, black cats are seen as lucky and are often given in token form to brides.

We came up with our own list on why everyone should own a black cat at least once in their lives:
1. You can always find them in the snow.
2. No one will ever notice the black hair on your pants.
3. Black goes with everything!
4. Holding a black cat is very slimming.
5. Black cats don't show dirt!
6. They look like little black panthers.
7. Hey, they don't care what color you are!
8. They are like onyx, a beautiful gem.
9. Love knows no color!
10. Black cats are GOOD luck!
 

Read more about debunking animal superstitions here.