National Cat Day in the USA was yesterday, October 29, and today is National Black Cat Day in the UK. We think everyday is Cat Day whether it is celebrated nationally or internationally, but Mom decided to pawticipate in this Black Cat Day being as it is the day before Hall-o-ween. And one of the most recognizable images at Hall-o-ween is the black cat! Besides, she loves the mini-panfurs!
Thelma
Our humans had two black cats before we came to live with them. Thelma (Mom’s very first heart cat!) and Twinkle were both off-spring of the neighborhood stray who our humans called, “Mom.” Twinkle was the only kitten who got away when the neighbors caught Mom and her kittens and took them to the SPCA. Mom and Dad were away on vacation when this happened and found out too late to get them out of jail before they were euthanized.
Twinkle
Our mom and dad tried to trap Mom on several occasions to have her spayed but were never successful. Two other of her offspring were part of our household. Daphne and Thelma’s sisfur, Louise. Even though our mom wanted to keep some of the other kittens, particularly Skippy, Teddy and Alex, good homes were found for them and all the kittens from Mom’s litters.
Though today is Black Cat Day in the UK, many shelters and rescues in the U.S. will not allow black cat adoptions this week or sometimes for the entire month of October due to Hall-o-ween and mean people who might hurt these special kitties. But if you are in search of a new kitty, purrlease consider an older black kitty who may have been languishing in a shelter for quite sometime. They are consiered the least adoptable cats, but they are just as sweet, loving and adorable as any other kitty. Look at these faces of Thelma and Twinkle. What’s not to love?
Whatever color or breed of cat lives with you, purrlease be extra careful to protect them during Hall-o-ween. If you do allow them to go outside, consider not doing so at all tomorrow. At the very least, make certain they are in the house well before dark and have a place to chill-out away from the noise of the doorbell and squeals of the trick-or-treaters. A couple of us are super curious and want to see what the commotion is about. But most of us scatter as soon as the doorbell sounds. If the weather is warm, our humans sit on the front porch to hand out candy so we won’t be subjected to the hubbub and confusion. We won’t have to worry about all the racket this year. With Mom at Bark/Meow World, we won’t be participating in Hall-o-ween; though, we are praying cat sitter, Chris, will bring us a catnip treat like she usually does.
Stop by tomorrow to see us in our Hall-o-ween costumes. But most importantly, stay safe!
Purrs & paw-pats, Kitties Blue
Of course we support the adoption of black kitties, but every color kitty needs a home and we don’t want anyone to be overlooked.
I wish my human would sit on the porch, but it’s usually a bit chilly here on Halloween. Sometimes she opens the door before the older kids knock but doing that often confuses the little ones. It’s only a few hours, so I don’t mind too much. I get to sleep in the back bedroom with something kitty-appropriate on t.v.
Well, you know how much we love black cats. 🙂
Yow grrrreat bloggie Sisurz n Brofur!!!
We wurry ’bout black kittehz too…we hopez all are safe n nuffin happenz diz Howl-e-ween 😉
Much lub Nylalbue n Mum too
Pee ess: Hope Aunti Janet iz havin a guud time…
Great post ! No matter the color, cats rock ! Purrs
I am part black and I think black is a striking colour.
(((Shoko)))
We so love those black kitties and it is only by chance that one doesn’t live here. Sister Preious does have lots of beautiful black furs though.
Pipo has black stockings ; does that count? MOL!
Your black kitties look like lovers fur sure!
Have a safe Halloween.
MIAOW!
We won’t be going out tonight because of the bangs and whizzes. Mum is quietly delighted so we’ll sit on her instead!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Black kitties are so beautiful! My very first cat was a black cat – Madeline. My family adopted her from a neighbor whose cat had kittens when I was in 1st grade. She was a sweet, sweet girl and was my mom’s “heart cat.” We miss her lots. Your black cats were very beautiful too! I think black cats are some of the pretties cats there are – I don’t understand how they could be the least adoptable. Silly superstitions.
Hope you had safe travels to Atlanta! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Sampy sends a zillion million kisses to his Astrid. Love and hugs from all.
We love black kitties here too- we have 4. Please visit us for a giveaway.
The kitty before us was a black kitty named Panther so we love black kitties around here! We hope your mom has a great time at MeowWorld!
Black panfurs are the best! I don’t think they are considered such bad luck in the UK. in fact they are supposed to bring good luck! However, the Staff is going to make sure I am inside way before dark tomorrow ad for the next week or two. We have Bonfire night coming up on the 5th and that means very loud fireworks!! I shall be UTB for the duration!!
Black cats are loved round here as they bring good luck so no problems in re-homing across the pond. Stay safe tomorrow kitties. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
Thelma ad Twinkle are beautiful…we too adore our black kitty Cleo..we have had Choko and Shaggy..Simba and Merlin McTavish..all panthers..so Cleo is number 5..and we have no idea why peeps are so stupid when it comes to Black cats…I don’t actually think REAL cat lovers would have a problem with a black cat..as they are after all..cats! loves Fozziemum xxx
Great post……….black cats really get such a bad rap – we just love their sleek beautiful coats and ALL cats of ALL types and colors deserve a happy life. It’s so sad that they remain the least adoptable…….shows you just how silly humans can be sometimes!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
My Auntie Heide has adopted two “mini panther’s” this past year and they are sooooo beautiful. Such gorgeous pictures of Thelma and Twinkle.
CS Charles
Black cats are awesome EVERY day!
I have to join you for this day. My first pet ever was a black cat that I loved dearly. He used to meet me at the gate when I got home from school. My heart was broken when he died at 14.
Gweat posty. Fank yous fur purrticipatin’. Meez wants black cats evewywhere to get lots and lots of attention today.
Luv ya’
Dezi
Sweet pics of Thelma and Twinkle, important post for this time of year. We love black panthers too. Have a wonderful time at the conference, Mom Janet!