27/10/2026
🐈⬛🖤 Happy National Black Cat Day! 🖤🐈⬛
Today, we're celebrating the beautiful black cats who bring so much love, personality and mischief into our lives!
Sadly, black cats have been surrounded by myths and superstitions for centuries, but the truth is, they're just as affectionate, playful and unique as cats of any other colour. Unfortunately, these old beliefs can still have real consequences today. Many animal rescue organisations report that black cats often spend longer waiting for their forever homes than cats of other colours. Some have even been returned after being unfairly blamed for bad luck or unfortunate events.
Of course, black cats don't bring bad luck. They bring love, companionship and just as much personality as any other cat. Every cat deserves to be judged on their character, not the colour of their coat. 🖤🐈
Do you have a black cat? Please share a photo of your cat with us and tell us why they are special!
🖤 Myth: Black cats are bad luck.
🐾 Fact: They're simply wonderful companions with sleek, stunning coats and plenty of character! Often depicted as a symbol of bad luck, and as a witches companion but many people today still believe a black cat to bring bad luck.
Fun fact for National Black Cat Day 🖤
Did you know? Vikings took cats on their ships to protect food stores from rats and mice, and in Norse mythology, the goddess Freyja rode a chariot pulled by two giant cats. So if anyone tells you black cats are unlucky, remind them that the Vikings considered cats valuable enough to sail the seas with!
