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Title: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on November 20, 2008, 19:52:59 PM

superstitions


Have a read-

http://www.best-cat-art.com/black-cats.html

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Wibblechick on November 20, 2008, 20:00:07 PM

Fascinating stuff ... Thanks!! :)

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Janeyk on November 20, 2008, 20:01:30 PM

Interesting, I love black cats  :Luv:

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on November 20, 2008, 20:01:58 PM

I will be giving my Ollie a good old stroke on Saturday night  :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: maryas on November 20, 2008, 20:21:37 PM

I've only ever heard of bad luck or good luck - didn't realise there was so much info.  My mum is English and my dad was Latvian so it was nice to see Latvia was mentioned.

I had my Smudge for 14 years and I reckon he gave me some good and all the bad I had was brought on by myself or other people.

Mary

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Wibblechick on November 20, 2008, 20:26:40 PM

OH! - WHAT A LOVELY SNUGGLE PUSS  Im biased, Mary, as we now have lovely, blck Mr T sharing our home  :)

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: maryas on November 20, 2008, 20:39:33 PM

Strange how people think one black cat looks like another but they really don't.  When my Smudge went missing Sept. 2007 I had calls from so many people and just one quick glance at them and I could say 'no it's not him' straight away.  People were shocked that I could tell so soon.
Bless 'em all.  :Luv2:

Mary

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Mark on November 20, 2008, 20:50:49 PM

I can't see the site as I can't seem to get into anything but purrs at the moment  :Crazy:

I have read about the French priests throwing black cats off the belfry in mediaeval times. They also did it here in Allbrighton (in the Midlands)

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: JackSpratt on November 20, 2008, 20:54:19 PM

I found a site like this a while ago - pretty interesting reading. :)

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Indys Mamma on November 20, 2008, 22:21:54 PM

Egypt black cats were the most reveared as they apparently were the 'watch cats' for Bast

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Leanne on November 21, 2008, 08:54:12 AM

That was an interesting site.

Personally I love black cats  :Luv:

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Liz on November 21, 2008, 10:43:46 AM

Good Site - me I just love all my blacks - Sweetie, the late Toerag, the late Bertie, Inca, Cougar, Puma and the on a mission with out permission Salem and my 3 ferals Diva, Raven and Panther

All come in different shapes and sizes with green eyes and amber eyes and they don't look alike even in the dark!

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: psychopunk on November 21, 2008, 10:44:24 AM

I'm from Latvia originally (but I've been living in UK for 4 years now)   ;) maryas

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: koscha (Ruth M) on November 21, 2008, 11:36:52 AM

There are two all- black cats on the road I live on and i'll often stop and stroke them and chat as well. One of them is definatley magical!

Just so you know not all witchs familiars are black cats.   :evillaugh: Keli is a familiar particulary for my OH. She adores his 'working' sword Corr O'Laoghain (translates to grey crane or crane of the river) and always shows an interest. Yes we are both pagan, but our cats don't ride on our broomsticks!  :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: soudicca on November 21, 2008, 18:28:01 PM

My Suki & Cleo were both Black and White beauties, Jade was a gorgeous little purr monster and Sam, he was black slinky, mischievious and never really got over the fact that his adopted mum (cleo) wouldn't let him rule.  My current cat, Jake, on the other hand is big, black, chunky and relatively laid back, giving you luck, only if it means stepping over him as he lies sleeping in front of the fire.  The fact that every cat I have ever been owned by was black is purely coincidental.  Jake has just jumped up to check that I am not casting aspersions upon his character.

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: hOrZa on November 21, 2008, 18:29:43 PM

Its bad luck to be superstitious :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Kirst on November 21, 2008, 19:41:22 PM

Well it was our GOOD luck the day Fredcat adopted us! :Luv2:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/kirsty1712/100_4386.jpg)

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: tigerbaby on November 21, 2008, 19:42:51 PM

I love black cats.

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: Kirst on November 21, 2008, 19:45:46 PM

Me too - and hes a lovely boy , really nice natured. Cant believe someone dumped him! >:(

Title: Re: Black cats- The superstitions
Post by: clarenmax on November 21, 2008, 19:54:27 PM

I adore black cats, but I guess I'm biased  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: