1. Information about black cats.
The Little Black Cat
Information about black cats.

2. Black Cat History Stories Superstition
Black cats have featured in stories for thousands of years.
Many years ago they were feared and hated.
If a lady made friends with a black cat she would be called a witch.
This idea changed and instead of being feared, black cats are now considered to be lucky. If a black cat crosses your path it is thought to give you good luck.

3. Black Cat Facts Feline Facts Feline Fame
Black cats are thought to bring good fortune in many countries.
Once a black cat owner left 3 million pounds to the RSPCA so they could look after her cat with the greatest of care for the rest of his life.
Chinese good fortune cat.
There are many famous black cats in cartoons,
e.g. Felix, Sylvester, Tom and Gerry.
Felix Tom Sylvester

4. The Black Cat Labelled

5. Different Black Cat Breeds
Black Longhair Cat
The Bombay – Black Cat
This black cat is the colour of coal from its nose to its tail.
His fur is silky and glossy. His huge eyes are a deep, copper colour or brilliant, yellow ochre. They stand out against his pitch, black fur.
Copper eyes
Silky glossy fur
This cat is one of the rarest breeds. It has a fluffy black coat and needs regular grooming to keep it in good condition.
He enjoys attention and loves being pampered. His eyes are a beautiful amber colour.
Amber coloured eyes
Fluffy fur coat.

6. Adopting a Black Cat Black cats need a home too!
National Black Cat Day
Black cats are often overlooked because of their colour.
It is a problem all over the world. They are often last to be chosen because people choose prettier, coloured cats.
Even black cat kittens are last to be adopted. They spend longer in foster care waiting for an owner to choose them.
Even cute little kittens are
last to be adopted.
The cat Protection League have a special day to celebrate black cats. This year it was 27th October It celebrates their beauty and uniqueness. This year Casper was the winner.
Casper the
winner!

7. Why choose a black cat? 10 Good reasons. 6. We are affectionate and
loving.
7. We make one of the best
house pets.
8. We are the best hunters.
9. We give pleasure to our owners.
10. We are thought to
bring good luck.
We are one of the friendliest and most sociable of all the cats.
We are one of the liveliest and most intelligent cats.
We are the coolest cats of all.
4. We look beautiful with our
sleek, glossy, black coats.
5. We make good company.

8. Black cat facts from
The little Black cat book by David Taylor and Elizabeth Martyn
Published by Dorling Kindersley 1991
Animal rescue and care
Cat Protection League