If you’ve ever had a black cat cross your path, you probably felt a feeling of dread. That’s because there’s a certain stigma associated with the black cat. They’re not supposed to cross your path as it could give you bad luck, as the old superstition goes. So, why do black cats have such a reputation? There are many theories.

Ever since people have believed in the existence of witches, we’ve seen them with a pet. This pet is usually a black cat. Maybe it’s because of their dark appearance or maybe it stems from an even further legend as to why witches, if they even exist, choose a black cat as their faithful friend. Whatever it is, every year, come Halloween time, you’ll see plenty of witches and you’ll see plenty of black felines right along with them. Maybe it’s the witches that gave black cats such a bad name. Or, maybe it was something else entirely.

The point is, the black cat has gotten a bad rep. In fact, many shelters who hold black cats won’t let people rescue or adopt them for fear that they’ll be used in some sort of ritual. It sounds very sad, and it is, but it’s also true. They are just as loving and pure and friendly and kind as any other breed of cat.

If you are ever wanting a cat as a pet, don’t fall victim to those superstitions. Go out and get yourself a cat that you feel is a the best match for you, even if it’s a black one. If it crosses your path, be thankful, because all it’s probably trying to do is rub up against your legs as cats sometimes do. Don’t be afraid. It’s a cat, after all, it just happens to be a color that causes others to see it as demonic or evil. Love your black feline just as you would any other color cat.

Once you see that your black cat isn’t the demonic being everyone makes it out to be, you can go on and appreciate your new friend and family member and enjoy a wonderful life together!

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