Sunday, January 20, 2013

Cat Myths / Black Cats


   Here are a few cat myths and superstitions from various countries.
  A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity. - Scottish superstition
A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it. - Italian superstition
Dreaming of white cat means good luck. - American superstition
When moving to a new home, always put the cat through the window instead of the door, so that it will not leave. - American superstition

A cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather ahead. - English superstition
When moving into a new home, it is good luck to let the cat enter first. –Russian superstition
When a cat washes its face, it means you will be getting a visitor. –Japanese superstition

 
There are many superstitions about black cats being associated with witchcraft and bad luck, but I think the following are some great reasons to adopt a black beauty.
 
1.     You can always find your black cat on your floral bedspread.
2.     You can’t tell if their dirty and they always have white teeth.
3.     A black cat is a great accessory to any outfit, black goes with everything.
4.     Black is a slimming color — just holding your black cat will make you look slender
5.    A black cat will help you celebrate your inner “Goth”
6.     You won’t need the lint brush on your little black dress if you have a black cat.
7.     In many cultures having a black cat will bring you luck.
8.     Black cats are the best to play hide and seek with.
9.     A black cat doesn’t care what color YOUR hair is!
10.  They are the least likely to be adopted and may need your love the most.

Here are some of the fabulous black cats available at CCS.



Batman
Dominic
 
Roberta
Digit

Moereen
 

Goliath



Stallone


Frosty