Happy Sunday, Missians!
And Happy National Black Cat Day!
I hope you're off to an awesome day so far, (for some of you, that awesomeness probably involves still being asleep, LOL).
I just want to say thanks once again to those of you who listened to last night's Missy Show episode about pet diabetes and cancer awareness. Like the show before it, (about the importance of giving a senior pet a chance), these are serious topics in the animal world that are worth putting to the forefront.
But because this is also the holiday season, I wanted to have some more upbeat shows as well. This is why my upcoming two episodes will be focused on Thanksgiving/Black Friday shopping for Pets.
So, be sure to join me this Friday, November 22nd @ 7pm Central for "Thanksgiving Safety Tips and Food Ideas for Fur-babies."
And then on Tuesday, November 26th @ 2pm Central for "Black Friday Shopping Ideas for Your Pet."
And after today's post, we'll have one more that'll be on the same day as my Black Friday show, entitled, "Adopting a Turkey: Is it a Good Idea?"
So, be sure to stay tuned for those...
Okay, now on to today's topic: The awesomeness of black cats.
You know my philosophy: all cats are awesome! I love just about everything about cats; and of course, I have a special affinity for Torties (because of Missy). And while I've had one Tortie and quite a few Tabby cats, I've also had the privilege of "owning" the sleek sophistication that is none other than the black cat.
The only black cat I could say was my own was a kitten named Midnight. I had Midnight when I was around 13, (along with her tabby and orange siblings); but since I've been an adult and out on my own, my mom has had two other black cats, (and currently has one now). I know I've shared pictures of Kitty Man before, but for those of you who've never seen him, here he is again:
And no, today's post isn't about Kittyman; but I use him to illustrate my point of their sleek beauty and to help kick off today's post--which is in celebration of National Black Cat Day. To help us in honoring black cats, we turn to the Petco article, "15 Fun Facts About Black Cats."
https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/seasonal-topics/15-Black-Cat-Fun-Facts.html
And Happy National Black Cat Day!
I hope you're off to an awesome day so far, (for some of you, that awesomeness probably involves still being asleep, LOL).
I just want to say thanks once again to those of you who listened to last night's Missy Show episode about pet diabetes and cancer awareness. Like the show before it, (about the importance of giving a senior pet a chance), these are serious topics in the animal world that are worth putting to the forefront.
But because this is also the holiday season, I wanted to have some more upbeat shows as well. This is why my upcoming two episodes will be focused on Thanksgiving/Black Friday shopping for Pets.
So, be sure to join me this Friday, November 22nd @ 7pm Central for "Thanksgiving Safety Tips and Food Ideas for Fur-babies."
And then on Tuesday, November 26th @ 2pm Central for "Black Friday Shopping Ideas for Your Pet."
And after today's post, we'll have one more that'll be on the same day as my Black Friday show, entitled, "Adopting a Turkey: Is it a Good Idea?"
So, be sure to stay tuned for those...
Okay, now on to today's topic: The awesomeness of black cats.
You know my philosophy: all cats are awesome! I love just about everything about cats; and of course, I have a special affinity for Torties (because of Missy). And while I've had one Tortie and quite a few Tabby cats, I've also had the privilege of "owning" the sleek sophistication that is none other than the black cat.
The only black cat I could say was my own was a kitten named Midnight. I had Midnight when I was around 13, (along with her tabby and orange siblings); but since I've been an adult and out on my own, my mom has had two other black cats, (and currently has one now). I know I've shared pictures of Kitty Man before, but for those of you who've never seen him, here he is again:
And no, today's post isn't about Kittyman; but I use him to illustrate my point of their sleek beauty and to help kick off today's post--which is in celebration of National Black Cat Day. To help us in honoring black cats, we turn to the Petco article, "15 Fun Facts About Black Cats."
https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/seasonal-topics/15-Black-Cat-Fun-Facts.html
15 Black Cat Fun Facts
Traditional Halloween imagery usually involves, pumpkins, bats, witches…and black cats. Test your black cat knowledge with our 15 black cat fun facts. Did you know:
- The Egyptians revered all cats as good luck. Today, many cultures worldwide view black cats as good luck.
- Somewhere during the Middle Ages, Europeans got the idea that black cats were associated with witchcraft. The elderly, solitary women who often fed and cared for stray cats were also often (mis) identified as witches and the cats as their conspirators.
- In England (except Yorkshire) and Ireland, should a black cat cross your path, it's good luck.
- Speaking of Great Britain, giving a cat to a bride in the English Midlands is good luck.
- Are you Scottish? A strange black cat arriving at your home means you may win the jackpot!(A stray black cat arriving on your doorstep signals prosperity.).
- If you're German, you have to pay attention. If the cat crosses your path from right to left, that's bad; left to right is good. Directionally challenged? We can't help.
- If you're a pirate, it gets even more complicated. If the black cat is walking toward you, it's bad luck. If it's walking away, that's good. If the cat walks onto the ship and then back off—get off the ship, it's going to sink. If you can get a cat to do any of those things on command, that's impressive.
- Fishermen (and their wives) saw black cats as good luck, with many keeping them on their ships or in their homes. Black cats became so highly valued that some could not afford them.
- In Japan, black cats are considered symbols of good luck, especially for single women. Owning a black cat is thought to attract potential suitors.
- In Russia, all cats are viewed as lucky.
- There is not just one breed of black cat. There are 19 cat breeds in the Cat Fanciers Association directory that list “black” as a color option.
- Many black cats have golden eyes, which is the result of high melanin pigment content in their bodies.
- Black cats can be boys or girls, but more are male than female.
- Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17.
- Black cats go with every décor, and, best of all, you can't see their fur on your furniture!
Bonus round: It's bad luck to walk under a ladder that a black cat just passed. However, we would also suggest that it's just good common sense not to walk under any ladder, whether or not a cat of any color is nearby.
If you're interested in adopting a black cat, know that many rescues suspend adoptions of black cats around Halloween. Many also advise keeping your black cat indoors on or near the Halloween holidays. It's actually a good idea to keep all pets indoors on Halloween; the increased foot traffic, noises and costumes can be frightening to many pets.
I hope you guys enjoyed today's post. If you have a black cat as a pet, why not show him or her some extra love today? If you don't have one, why not adopt one today? They're awesome, beautiful animals!
That's it for now, Missians!
I'll see you back here on next Tuesday for our last November blog post, and on this coming Friday night for our next show.
Until then,
This is your host J,
signing off...
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