Ali. When she moved in to my house she appointed herself “door monitor”, hiding behind the open door and batting at any cat that came in. She had the thickest fur and tail I have ever known on any cat – and her mother was a skinny siamese!
I had one. His name was Blackie (so clever!), and he was one if the best cats I ever had! Purred up a storm, and he knew that his job was to come to bed with me—until I went to sleep. Then he was off (only to be found on my father’s head in the morning)…Whadda cat!
Black cats are wonderful. Midnight reminds me of our boy, he is an absolute joy and has an epic purr <3. His mother’s previous “owner” wanted her and her kittens euthanized. I’m so grateful to the organization that rescued them, and their marvelous foster family. His adoption fee was the best money I’ve ever spent.
I have never considered a black cat to be bad luck. Then again, I have never been staff to a black cat, either.
However! There’s a mostly black tuxedo boy who has been scoping out our place (and trying to see if he can supplant our Tom Dooley) for the past 4 or 5 months. I think he’s wearing down Tom Dooley and winning Hubbie’s heart.
Ordinarily, I’d never hurt him but if he hurts Tom Dooley, he’s toast! The pine trees on our 1/3 acre plantation gives me ammunition enough.
Currently, Molly, Bella, and yeah, Blackie! :-D Found him under a tree when he was about 2 weeks old, eyes weren’t even open yet. Bottle fed him and he’s been with us ever since. Ironically, he and Bella have white paws and a white patch on their chests, but they are other wise all black.
I got curious and did a search to find out why black cats most often have white patches. The reason is kind of sad. They are the survivors of the atrocities committed against black cats during the middle ages.
“It was believed that if a black cat had a white patch of fur on it’s chest that they were saved from being possessed and the presence of white fur, no matter how small, was a representation of holiness. The people in history believed that if the patch was present the cat was kissed by angels or was touched by God. Since then this white patch often found in black cats was named “An angel’s kiss” or ‘God’s thumbprint.’ It was a form of unnatural selection, a result of the prosecution of a large number of jet black cats. Their numbers grew thin while the population of their white marked relatives increased over time.”
We had Shadow. Black longhair with black stripes. 22 pounds of energetic muscle and very affectionate, he’d come up with tricks all on his own for his treats. He and his littermates were born in our garage. When we took them in to be fixed, they liked living inside with us and stayed. Sigh… miss him…
codycab over 3 years ago
Anyone actually own a black cat? I sort of did. Her name was Christabel.
Zoomer&Yeti over 3 years ago
Awwww. Love this one T!
GSD Mom Premium Member over 3 years ago
Very sweet!
Hi Midnight, I’m glad to meet you. You look a lot like my mini-panther, Akiro, but your locket is more stylish (shh – don’t tell him).
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Midnight was a black cat on the Buster Brown Show back in the day. MEOOOW
jessegooddoggy over 3 years ago
Ali. When she moved in to my house she appointed herself “door monitor”, hiding behind the open door and batting at any cat that came in. She had the thickest fur and tail I have ever known on any cat – and her mother was a skinny siamese!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 3 years ago
My Kiki has a full moon. :)
Catmom over 3 years ago
I currently have two—Ozzy Tiberius and Inky Elvis.
prrdh over 3 years ago
Any relation to Midnight Louie or Louise?
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Black cats are not evil. Some “humans”, OTOH …
Banjo Gordy Premium Member over 3 years ago
Like the half moon in Midnight’s chest!
ocarol7 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Love the black kitty ambassador!!
prrdh over 3 years ago
Another lookalike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Night_with_Moon#/media/File:Book_of_Night_with_Moon.gif
Margo Premium Member over 3 years ago
Shirin has a black cat named Nushi. He is gorgeous.
Old Man River over 3 years ago
I really fear for the welfare of Black Cats around Halloween. There are a lot of inhumane Humans out there. Please help protect the cats. (Any Color
jwarrenphd over 3 years ago
Truth!
over 3 years ago
Black cats are truly lucky.
noreenklose over 3 years ago
It’s true, Snow!
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jessegooddoggy over 3 years ago
I hope we will see more of Midnight, just as we are awaiting the return of Mimeuex at the Ten Cats warehouse.
darcyandsimon over 3 years ago
I had one. His name was Blackie (so clever!), and he was one if the best cats I ever had! Purred up a storm, and he knew that his job was to come to bed with me—until I went to sleep. Then he was off (only to be found on my father’s head in the morning)…Whadda cat!
LizzieAnne over 3 years ago
I have a black cat named Luna (see my profile pic) and she is the most loving, sweet, affectionate cat >^..^<
mountaingreenery. over 3 years ago
Black cats are wonderful. Midnight reminds me of our boy, he is an absolute joy and has an epic purr <3. His mother’s previous “owner” wanted her and her kittens euthanized. I’m so grateful to the organization that rescued them, and their marvelous foster family. His adoption fee was the best money I’ve ever spent.
NyahNyahNyah over 3 years ago
I have never considered a black cat to be bad luck. Then again, I have never been staff to a black cat, either.
However! There’s a mostly black tuxedo boy who has been scoping out our place (and trying to see if he can supplant our Tom Dooley) for the past 4 or 5 months. I think he’s wearing down Tom Dooley and winning Hubbie’s heart.
Ordinarily, I’d never hurt him but if he hurts Tom Dooley, he’s toast! The pine trees on our 1/3 acre plantation gives me ammunition enough.
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
I hope we’ll see Midnight again!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 3 years ago
Currently, Molly, Bella, and yeah, Blackie! :-D Found him under a tree when he was about 2 weeks old, eyes weren’t even open yet. Bottle fed him and he’s been with us ever since. Ironically, he and Bella have white paws and a white patch on their chests, but they are other wise all black.
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
I got curious and did a search to find out why black cats most often have white patches. The reason is kind of sad. They are the survivors of the atrocities committed against black cats during the middle ages.
“It was believed that if a black cat had a white patch of fur on it’s chest that they were saved from being possessed and the presence of white fur, no matter how small, was a representation of holiness. The people in history believed that if the patch was present the cat was kissed by angels or was touched by God. Since then this white patch often found in black cats was named “An angel’s kiss” or ‘God’s thumbprint.’ It was a form of unnatural selection, a result of the prosecution of a large number of jet black cats. Their numbers grew thin while the population of their white marked relatives increased over time.”
For the full story, check out
https://animalsa2z.com/why-do-black-cats-have-white-spot-on-their-chest/
lh123 over 3 years ago
We had Shadow. Black longhair with black stripes. 22 pounds of energetic muscle and very affectionate, he’d come up with tricks all on his own for his treats. He and his littermates were born in our garage. When we took them in to be fixed, they liked living inside with us and stayed. Sigh… miss him…