Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?
Go to any store selling Halloween decorations and I guarantee will see a black cat looking scary somewhere. Have you ever wondered what the deal is? Why are cats 'bad luck' and associated with Halloween?
Turns out, black cats were considered a symbol of bad omens or being part of the which family. They claimed witches transformed themselves into black cats in order to prowl streets unobserved. So unless you still consider witchcraft a thing or believe humans can change themselves into animals then you can stop believing black cats are bad luck. That age old tale is over and they actually are even considered lucky in Australia and a few other countries.
Here are some amazing black cat facts that will most hopefully change your view on this so-called 'spooky' pet!
1. They can rust.
Well, if they sit in the sun too long their fur changes to a reddish dark brown. They call this 'rusting'. It usually goes back to normal black once the cat's melanin levels return to normal levels. This likely happens with outdoor cats or window lovers.
2. They are super cats.
According to research, black cats tend to have a higher resiliency against illness and diseases.
3. They have fire eyes.
These cats have so much melanin that it causes their irises to be golden/yellow!
4. They are not bad luck!
Hug a black cat this month !
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I have a black cat Bennelong, a rescue who was a 5 weeks old stray, and is now 9, and my partner has two black British short-hair pedigree cats, brother and sister, Maxine and Merlin, who are nearly 17. They each weigh nearly 8 kgs and they have stunning orange eyes, love to go out in the rain, as they have double coats, so their skin doesn’t get wet.
They never catch birds, in fact birds sit near them and they take no notice.
My Bennelong has ADHD and it took years for him to calm down slightly. He was respectfully called after the Aboriginal warrior Bannelong, and also after the former PM John Howard’s seat, Bennelong, which he lost in the 2007 election, when Benny was born. This name also links to my surname, same as John ‘s.
My other cat Mimika is a blue girl, she has been picked on by Benny ever since we got her, but now stands up to him. She’s my favourite cat as she is the best one I’ve ever had.
We all put up with Benny but he does have some redeeming features, he is a good purrer, is a talker, which I love, sits with me for company, and also has an amazing glossy coat. I’ve always loved black cats, have had another called Jet who was a lovely boy. And Squeak, who was my first cat.
For about the past 20 years I have always had a black cat in my clan, first Buster and his sister Dolly, then Riley, who seemed to be the sweet incarnation of Buster. All were so friendly and playful, just seemed to be more good-natured than other cats I have had, tho I do love them all, Miss them all so much!
I have the cutest booba named Simba. He showed up in my yard. I think he was about 4 months old. I didn’t notice him for a long time. He was always back in the brush and you couldn’t see him. I thought something was there. One day I was peering around the corner of a raised bed. He was doing the same thing!
I started talking to him. One day I called him, he came, butted against my leg and stayed there! When I moved, he moved with me. His front legs are shorter than the back so he has the cutest walk. He loves to sit in my lap and lays next to me at night. He’s a bit pudgy but so lovable. I can’t imagine him not being in my life. I will now always have a black kitty in my household!
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