Did you know that black cats are only half as likely to be adopted as cats of other colors? We can blame negative folklore that many western countries embrace; the black cat was thought to change into human shape to act as a spy or courier for witches or demons, bringing bad luck. But many other cultures such as England, Ireland, Scotland and Japan consider black cats an omen of good luck and prosperity.
Black cat costumes have often been worn on Halloween, when human felines feel like letting their catty side out. Listen up single ladies; it’s believed that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors…