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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / Guest Post: Selina on Black Cat Appreciation Day

Guest Post: Selina on Black Cat Appreciation Day

August 17, 2012 By: Sparkle Cat41 Comments

I have a very special treat for you today! My good friend, Selina from the blog One Eye on the Future, is guest posting! I thought it was only appropriate, since she is a black cat herself, to come by on Black Cat Appreciation Day and explain why our dark-furred brothers and sisters are so cool! You will also meet the other three black kitties who are members of her family below.

Selina is very well-read!

Meowlo! I’m Selina and, in honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day, my furriend, Sparkle, asked me to meow about why being a black cat is awesome.

The answer lies in our unique history. Simply put, black cats are survivors.

OliverPerhaps more than any other feline type or breed, black cats bring to the table a checkered history which charts the full spectrum of human behavioral response, from the barren outlands of cruelty and misunderstanding to the calm inner harbors of veneration and love. Down the centuries, we’ve been accused of all sorts of things, from the silly (bringing bad luck) to the hateful (being the companions of witches and devils). Just as often, we’ve paid for these ignorant misrepresentations by being tortured or killed — merely for being black cats.

Just look at me. In medieval times, not only would my fur color have been a strike against me, but also my being a one-eyed (or “uniocular,” as MomKatt says) kitty would no doubt have earned me top billing on Beelzebub’s minion list! Why, I might have been accused of using my empty eye socket to put the “evil eye” on someone! Back then, instead of sleeping next to a warm fire, I’d probably have wound up being put in one. Not a pretty thought.

PeppersYet today, we black cats flourish, thanks to peeps like my Mom&DadKatt, who use their passion for black kitties to help educate others about the wonders of being owned by “le chat noir.” In my family alone, we have four blackies, counting me, and I have a Black Angel sibling as well. MomKatt says eventually our house will be “all black!” And we know many other families that include at least one black kitty in their clowder.

As part of my research for this article, I interviewed MomKatt and asked what she found most appealing about me and my ebony siblings. She replied, “It’s not down to any one thing. Your mystique is a combination of many things, most of them intangible and almost indefinable. Most of all, I just love you guys so much!”

MorticiaNail on the head! Our appeal is ageless, our capacity to seduce and charm immeasurable. We are mysterious, yet overflow with love to give and are boon companions to the humans that care for us. We are astoundingly beautiful; our coats and eyes (be they green or yellow) shine, gleam and dazzle all who encounter us. Black cats elude generalizations and exude a presence — dare I say an “aura?” — unlike that of any other feline. We are not evil or cursed; we are precious creatures, full of love. All anyone has to do to find this out is get to know one of us. Our trust, once given, is more precious than rubies.

Despite the challenges we’ve faced throughout history, black cats survive and endure. My own story, as well as that of each of my black siblings and those of black cats everywhere, demonstrates our resiliency, making us even more precious to our pawrents. Every day, we delight our Mom&DadKatt and I know they wouldn’t trade us for anything in the world.

And if there’s one thing I’ve found that humans really dig, it’s a happy ending.

©Laura G. Carter 2012

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Comments

  1. Selina says

    August 20, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I’m so glad you all enjoyed my little meowings!

    PURRS!
    Selina

    Reply
  2. Vladimir says

    August 18, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Black is Beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Mark's Mews (Ayla, Iza, and Marley) says

    August 18, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Happy Black Cat Day to Selina and all other black kittehs!

    Reply
  4. Connie says

    August 18, 2012 at 9:57 am

    So glad you didn’t live back then! Black kitties are so sleek and beautiful (even when they are a little rounder then they should be) Hopefully one day we’ll get past this evil evil business.

    Reply
  5. Spitty the Kitty says

    August 17, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Well, I dunno so much about the “precious creatures full of love,” but as a black cat myself, I *do* think I’m pretty awesome!

    We loved seeing Selina! We a-member when she got ‘dopted! It’s great to see her looking so beautiful and happy 😉

    Reply
  6. Chloe Twiggy and Onyx says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Selina, you are beautiful and we enjoyed reading your post! Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

    Reply
  7. Noir the Texas Tabby says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Selina is quite the scribe-cat. Pretty furr and a happy ending….Glad Ms. Sparkle had Ms. Selina guest post today…made my whiskers tickle!

    Noir

    Reply
  8. E. H. Benoit says

    August 17, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Wow! Fantastic post! That was a truly inspiring piece of writing.

    Reply
  9. Jazz Cat Jay says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Hey, Selena’s sibling and I share the same carrier!

    Great post. It’s good to see black cats are appreciated. My human had a black cat too but that was years before I was born

    Reply
  10. The Island Cats says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    What an excellent post, Selina! We think black cats rock!! In fact, Ernie was adopted BECAUSE he was black!!!

    Reply
  11. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    August 17, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    The publicist loves black cats. I think she has mentioned (ad nauseum) that she used to have 15 black cats…

    Reply
  12. Mary Bush says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Wonderful article Selina. You did a wonderful job of explaining why Black cats are Special.
    Thank you Sweetie. The Bush Blacks: Bow Tye, Scaredy, Bear, Lila Mae, Lulu and Boss xoxoxoxo

    Reply
  13. Abby says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Selina
    you are gorgeous!!!
    Terrific posting!!!

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

    Reply
  14. BeadedTail says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Great post Selina! We think black kitties are beautiful too! You are a gorgeous black kitty family!

    Reply
  15. Cats of wildcat woods says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Good article! we have 5 black cats so we know how great they are.

    Reply
  16. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101.com) says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Black is beautiful and we need to keep educating the misinformed until cat cats have equal chances of being adopted from shelters. Thank-you!

    Reply
  17. Katie Bella says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Excellent article and Selina…my mommy would do anyfing you asked. She’s in love with you. I not jellus tho.

    Reply
  18. Cathy Keisha says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Why are humans so prejudiced about the color black, both in other humans and cats? That is inexcusable. Pop has always wanted a pure black cat but every time he went to his rescue, they never had any so he still hasn’t had one. I’m sure the next cat will be black. Excellent, informative article, BTW.

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  19. The Musings Of A Crazy Cat Lady says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Dear Selina, you mewed the truth about us black kitties. We think you’re very beautiful and we wish Sparkle and you a happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Purrs from Ateret and Livia

    Reply
  20. Marilia says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I love black kitties! In our home live Ebano, a three leg black cat!

    Reply
  21. Brian says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:28 am

    That was terrific and so is Selina!!!!!

    Reply
  22. Dianda says

    August 17, 2012 at 9:51 am

    “we are precious creatures, full of love”
    Purrfect said!

    Reply
  23. Claudia Petrilli says

    August 17, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Black cats are so beautiful! I had one called Toby. He was wonderful. A rescued cat nobody wanted because, you know, he was black. That makes me sad. Toby had a loving home but so many of them don’t still

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  24. Texas, a cat in New York says

    August 17, 2012 at 9:15 am

    What a wonderful way to honor black cats!
    Honored to meet you Selina =^.^=

    Reply
  25. Tamago says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Selina, you and your siblings are all beautiful. I had black dog long time ago and she was a sweetie! Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

    Reply
  26. Selina says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:32 am

    PS – Pics of my sibs from top to bottom are Oliver, our porch panther, Peppers & my sisfur, Morticia, who’s nearly as famous as MOI! MOL

    PURRS!
    Selina

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      August 17, 2012 at 9:57 am

      If you scroll over the photos with your mouse or pointer, the names show up… but I should probably made it more obvious!

      Reply
  27. Cheysuli says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Black kitties are marvelous! And we love it when they get adopted!

    Reply
  28. prancer pie says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:39 am

    Great post! Black kittehz are great!

    Reply
  29. Random Felines says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:02 am

    that is a great guest post – our house panther Mo gives it 4 paws up!!!

    Reply
  30. Cat's Cats says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:02 am

    We think black cats are fabulous!!!! Our brother Kipper is a blackie and he is a very special boy indeed 🙂

    Reply
  31. Sharon says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Selina, I just enjoyed your post. As my little black girl, Salem would say, Black Cats Rule!!

    Reply
  32. dobson says

    August 17, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Selina is so deeply black, like she was dipped in ink! Nice post 🙂

    Reply
  33. Fui, Suey and Lishy says

    August 17, 2012 at 6:31 am

    Great post, Selina! Here in Australia black cats are most often thought of as lucky. We sure think they are fabulous 🙂

    Reply
  34. Selina says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Sparkle, all:

    Thank you & it looks great!

    Thanks for asking me to write this, Sparkle! MomKatt & I had a blast doing it!

    Remember everyone: pet a black cat today & wish them a happy day!

    PURRS!
    Selina

    Reply
  35. Hannah and Lucy says

    August 17, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Our Mum had an all black cat called Max – in fact he guarded her jealously from any intruders whatever their colours! In the UK black cats are regarded as lucky so they aren’t persecuted.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  36. Marg says

    August 17, 2012 at 4:08 am

    That is such a great post Selina. Black cats are the best. We are unhappy because we didn’t know until too late to do a post about black cats today. We have three living here and they are all great cats. Hope everyone has a terrific day.

    Reply
  37. d'ArtagnanRumblepurr (@rumblepurr) says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:40 am

    We think you’re beautiful, Selina. And we love house panthers – Rumblemum had several black cats when she was growing up, and they were such special kitties.

    Reply
  38. Max the Quilt Cat says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:59 am

    We don’t have any black cats over here. We’re all marked like siamese but we’re regular. Nice post.

    hugs, Max,n Bugsy, and Knuckles.

    Reply
  39. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Our pawrents love black kitties too. In fact, the furst Queen of Purring Pines was a very intellligent solid black kitty! Thank you Selena & Sparkle! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  40. Toby & Leia says

    August 17, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Very well meowed! We agree black kittehs are full of pawsome.

    Reply

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