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Are you a fan of black cats? Do you know one or have you observed one or more in your neighborhood? There\u2019s actually something quite mysterious and interesting about an all black cat.<\/p>\nAre you a fan of black cats? Do you know one or have you observed one or more in your neighborhood? There\u2019s actually something quite mysterious and interesting about an all black cat.<\/p>\n
Did you know that while black cats are common in most non-color-specific breeds (22 of them recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association), there is only one black color breed\u2014the Bombay. This cat\u2019s known as the \u201cparlor panther.\u201d And dig this\u2014a solid black cat is needed in order to breed for many certain colors and color combinations. Check this chart out: http:\/\/cfa.org\/Breeders\/CatColorsGenetics\/SolidColorChart.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n While I\u2019ve had several black cats, I\u2019ve never kept one. I\u2019ve found black cats and placed Last week, I took a walk with my camera and the first subjects that captured my interest were three solid black cats in three different places in our neighborhood\u2014boom, boom, boom, one right after the other. Here\u2019s what I captured. Aren\u2019t they lovely?<\/p>\n Strangely, two of them, I\u2019d never seen before and I walk pretty much the same route every day.<\/p>\n Did you know that there is only one black cat breed\u2014the Bombay\u2014also known as the Parlor Panther. There are superstitions about black cats throughout the world. While in the US, we avoid black cats crossing our path because it\u2019s bad luck, some cultures consider black cats lucky.<\/p>\n Here are a couple of websites focusing on black cats: https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/facts-about-black-cats-554102<\/a> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlackCatAppreciationPage<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a story of a tiny, runt of a kitten who had everything going against her, and the woman who had faith that she would survive. And she did\u2014into the most beautiful black kitty in the household. http:\/\/www.onegreenplanet.org\/news\/this-kind-woman-refused-to-give-up-on-a-little-kitten\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you a fan of black cats? Do you know one or have you observed one or more in your neighborhood? There\u2019s actually something quite mysterious and interesting about an all black cat. Did you know that while black cats … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CatsBirds-003-300x200.jpg\")
them in homes, I\u2019ve had litters including black kittens and found them homes. There have been solid black cats in our family (I have an adorable grand-cat who is solid black\u2014a Munchkin.) But, for some reason, black cats have been coming into my life, lately.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CatsBirds-027-300x200.jpg\")
Have you ever had a relationship with a black cat? Was it particularly special? Can you describe what it is about a black cat that attracts you?<\/p>\n