Do You Do the Black Cat Boogie?

Ooooh, October! That means it’s almost Halloween! For me, being a cat and all, Halloween brings up the subject of black cats. Some of my very dearest friends are black cats, and it really bothers me that people still believe a centuries-old, ignorant superstition about black cats being bad luck. Did you know that shelters are full of black cats because many people won’t adopt them, probably because of a stupid superstition?

Do you…

cringe or back away or get the heebie jeebies when a black cat crosses your path? Shame on you! Do you not get that all these superstitions came into being at a time when people were uneducated and made up myths, legends and old wives’ tales to control the behavior of others. Black cats are just as beautful, loving and, of course, self-absorbed as any other cat. In fact, in Britain and Japan, having a black cat cross your path is considered good luck. The truth? Black cats don’t do anything except bring warmth and love into your life. You make your own luck, good or bad.

I’m Starting A Movement!

Let’s make October 31st “Adopt a Black Cat Day!” I’m asking everyone to go to your local shelter on Saturday, October 31st and adopt a black cat or two.  Ask everyone you know to do the same. Blog about “Adopt a Black Cat Day!” Twitter it! Share it on Facebook.  We shall celebrate “Adopt a Black Cat Day!” every year from now on! And thank you for adopting a black cat! I promise you it’s good luck–for you and the cat!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFor all the sweet, black cats,

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Mittens