Black cats have it rough from the start, through no fault of their own. If you live in the US or Canada, you've probably heard that black cats are bad luck, and that crossing paths with a black cat is ...

For centuries, black cats have been surrounded by legends, superstition, and widespread misunderstanding. Yet modern science, cultural history, and expert insight paint a very different picture—one ...

To celebrate, we wanted to share some fun facts with you from an animal specialty hospital: 1. Although a black cat crossing your path supposedly signifies “bad luck,” in some countries, it’s the ...

Black cats have fascinated the world for centuries, whether as witches' companions, protectors or symbols of both good and bad luck. DW presents some fascinating facts about these felines, including ...

National Black Cat Day is Sunday, Oct. 27! Time to honor your little house panthers and give them the extra treats they know they deserve. National Black Cat Day is set aside just before Halloween to ...

As Halloween approaches, black cats are everywhere — in decorations, costumes and spooky tales. But did you know these mysterious felines went from being linked to witches to becoming unlikely heroes ...

The story of how black cats became the furry face of the holiday is downright scary Halloween is supposed to scare you. It’s all malevolent witches, goblins, ghosts and shadowy beings haunting the ...

Cats are the most popular pet in the United States. Around 74 million cats have found their forever home with a devoted human. Historic evidence shows that cats have been domesticated for over 10,000 ...

Whether we believe it or not, many of us are aware of the superstition that if a black cat crosses your path, you will be struck down with bad luck. Cat lovers, however, will tell you that if a black ...