Top 10 Hair-Raising Reasons You Need a Black Cat
What’s spookier than a black cat? They are wonderful additions to the home year-round, and they seem to have mythic qualities any month of the year.
After all these beauties are pretty much the mascot of Halloween, donning trick-or-treat doorstops year after year with mischievous delight.
Trupanion HQ is going to the cats! In fact, we have over 26 purrfect office cats, two of which are all black cats. There are at least 10 hair-raising reasons why you should put superstition aside and consider bringing a black cat home this season.
Top 10 thrilling reasons to get a black cat this season
1) Black cats are mysterious
The best mate that has: mystery, allure, great fashion sense, and is always there? Sounds like you found your new best friend.
2) A little bit of superstition
Some people believe black cats are good luck, others believe black cats can bring bad luck. We think having that furry friend next to you every day is as lucky as you get.
3) You’ll always find a friend here
If you’re in the market to add a kitty to your squad, a great place to look would be an animal shelter or rescue organization. In some organizations, black cats take up to one-third of the shelter space. As a result, there is a chance you’ve got a furry companion just waiting to meet you.
4) Cats are one of two colors
So here is a fun fact. Genetically cats are born with only two colors, black and red. All other coat types are variations of the two, even white cats. Other factors like dilutions, masking, or other genes change the appearance of the fur. But genetically your cat is either red, black or a combo of the two. Weird science. Who knew?
5) Black cats match all of your black clothes
As a pet owner, it’s best to get used to having pet fur all over your clothes, all the time. But if you have a black cat, the fur blends in with all your black clothes. Magic? No lint roller needed!
6) Purring for a workout
Want to squeeze in a workout? Your new feline friend loves to stretch! Try out some yoga with your kitty for a great bonding activity. (And yes, there is such a thing as a cat pose.)
7) Ready to greet trick-or-treaters
A black kitty is a great housemate to greet trick-or-treaters on Halloween. It’s not uncommon to see kitties perched in windows, but if you spot a black cat in a window , it’s extra good luck!
8) Great companion
Want a night-in to hang-out with your best friend? Black cats are great listeners, love to cuddle, and are always ready to snuggle up to watch a movie.
9) Low maintenance
These purrfect feline companions are low maintenance, are fiercely independent, and love some alone time. Can’t find your kitty around the house? Check a blanket, bookshelf, or window. They’re probably purring with delight, enjoying the quiet time.
10) Always dressed for fun
Black cats are complete with their very own festive costume. They’re ready for all the fun the season has to offer and are practically celebrities when it comes to a certain fall holiday, everyone wants to dress like them.
How many black cats can you spot around the neighborhood this year?
When you’re in search of your next forever friend, consider adding a little black cat to your tribe. Black cats are adorable, fun, and festive companions.
They add a little magic to every household and will be your best friend through every season to come.
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Kelli.Rascoe
is a digital content writer and editor for Trupanion. She spends her workday writing for the Trupanion blog. She loves writing about pets, being inspired by pets, and luckily gets to hang out with her rescue dogs all day long. In her free time, she enjoys exploring and traveling with her family. Her work has been featured on the DOGTV blog, KitNipBox blog, Get Your Pet blog, Fansided, among many others.
I put my dearly beloved 14 yr old Cleopatra to rest a month ago loved her so very much I get off the phone on a monday recently with my pet grieving counselor look out the kitchen window and here is this small 4-6 month old black cat with white paws My dearest Cleo sent me a black CAT gosh I love her.so much ❤❤
Hello Rachelle,
Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your story with us. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Cleopatra. Without a doubt, she sounds like a wonderful companion. And it sounds like you have a new adventure ahead with your new furry friend. We wish you all the best with your new cat! Also, we appreciate you taking the time to read our content.
I adopted my first cat when in 1966. It was a pure black female. Mother was purebred Siamese and father was purebred Persian. Fantastic cat. In 2001 I adopted a rescue cat. Black smoke with white belly and the perfect companion. Adopted Victoria in 2004 as a companion to China. China passed away in her sleep at 17yrs 9mo. Victoria had to go to heaven when she was 16yrs 5mo. She was a black polydactyl with a white belly. I adopted Raven in 2010 black polydactyl with white belly. In 2019 I adopted Spirit a black polydactyl with a white belly. Her fur color has changed almost identical to Victoria’s. It seems I have a theme going with my cats. Only black female cats for me. Spirit and Raven are living the good life now.
Hi Frank,
We appreciate you sharing your story with us. It sounds like you’ve had some wonderful companions over the years!Thank you for taking the time to read our content and give your furry family members some scratches from us.
Black cats are amazing! They have their own personality traits to be sure. Our first Big boy showed up at our home ona very dark Halloween night! He had been walking up and down the side walk in front of our extremely decorated house with all of the trick or treaters (500 that year) all evening. At 9:00 I opened the doir and there he was! The biggest black cat I had ever seen. He proceeded to walk right in, past a very large dog and a houseful of people and took over! Our home and our hearts! We named him Merlin and the story of his appearance? Why he fell off of a witches broom stick and was looking for another witchy home, of course!