tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post4013879858382637258..comments2023-12-21T07:58:59.902-06:00Comments on Always CraveCute: Black Cat Awareness Day Oct 27, 2012Always CraveCutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16339874536164305444noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-19577882448756799642012-10-28T12:29:49.890-05:002012-10-28T12:29:49.890-05:00This s perfect. Enough of blaming poor cats for su...This s perfect. Enough of blaming poor cats for superstition.Introverted Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039583784959811799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-34868921655527817442012-10-27T13:34:26.842-05:002012-10-27T13:34:26.842-05:00Oh this is a lovely post Diane - and you managed t...Oh this is a lovely post Diane - and you managed to find such beautiful photographs. The paw reading illustration is brilliant - a real classic! sharonssunlitmemorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817837936506262964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-10605148085174042942012-10-26T20:47:58.742-05:002012-10-26T20:47:58.742-05:00A wonderful tribute to black cats! All cats are ma...A wonderful tribute to black cats! All cats are magnificent and a blessing to whoever cares for them. I love the little illustration "Come fly with me" and I'm stealing it, ha ha!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-87634165018120350502012-10-26T20:28:15.485-05:002012-10-26T20:28:15.485-05:00Welcome Stacy! I agree with you black crows and bl...Welcome Stacy! I agree with you black crows and black cats have a lot in common and have been treated poorly over the years! They need lots of love!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-62419667411197510432012-10-26T20:23:38.169-05:002012-10-26T20:23:38.169-05:00Wow Diane I had no idea of the history of black ca...Wow Diane I had no idea of the history of black cats in America, and you're right here in Australia we see black cats as a stroke of good luck. TFS all the beautiful photos.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639277171611783456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-87071567240353065462012-10-26T20:02:13.266-05:002012-10-26T20:02:13.266-05:00Hi Diane ;o) I noticed you follow a lot of blogs t...Hi Diane ;o) I noticed you follow a lot of blogs that I do! I love your blog! And, I love this post! I love all cats! They have a special place in my heart, next to my crows. I especially love black cats! For me, they protect against negative people around you. They are lucky! I love your adopted kitten! Many blessings, StacyMagic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-87169826747869014032012-10-26T13:07:31.143-05:002012-10-26T13:07:31.143-05:00Fabulous post and tribute to all black cats..I hav...Fabulous post and tribute to all black cats..I have always adored black cats..i have a deep love and affinity for them..pure magic and beautiful souls! I love yours! Wonderful art and photos...so stunning..shine on black cat magic!<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-76874670772263685722012-10-26T10:56:32.678-05:002012-10-26T10:56:32.678-05:00Dear Diane - this was a wonderful post - I have ha...Dear Diane - this was a wonderful post - I have had four black cats in my life - Sheeba lived to be 18 too - so I can identify with Cocoa - thanks for passing on this information - Guy is beautiful - have a great day!!Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-87282272579894030302012-10-26T10:46:36.106-05:002012-10-26T10:46:36.106-05:00Actually it started in the UK! The cute black cat ...Actually it started in the UK! The cute black cat cards with the poem "purity.." and "come fly ..." are by Fishykins who is from Brighton, England, UK. Check out her shop, she has darling stuff.CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-43336711573559747152012-10-26T10:42:01.082-05:002012-10-26T10:42:01.082-05:00Here is my understanding of how this occurred. Way...Here is my understanding of how this occurred. Way back during the witch trials in Salem MA, older single women were targeted mainly to get a hold of their property. Often these were single sometimes lesbian women or widows who had property or some wealth and lived alone. Some of them may have been what you are calling medicine women or herbalists. Often these ladies had no close heirs and occasionally for company would keep cats. Probably not all black, but somehow black cats became associated with these women that they labeled witches. I think after this all started it was a way of getting rid of pretty much anybody in town that they didn't like. This prejudice against modern day "witches" and black cats still persist. In some ways we are very backward in this country!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-4301865777288759212012-10-26T10:15:07.321-05:002012-10-26T10:15:07.321-05:00Oh I so agree with you ... we will always have a b...Oh I so agree with you ... we will always have a black cat ... our first, Spookie, was a barn kittie that we rescued and I still miss her ... now we have Puffie, again rescued (all four of our ours are rescued). It's a shame that some people are still so ignorant and are driven by their fears ... I do believe that the so-called witches were the medicine women of Europe and lots of wisdom was lost. Why in the world the black cat is feared is beyond me. I wonder why some Americans in particular seem so backwards. Oh, well, I'll just keep on thinking positive and I know that helps.<br />Love and Light to allArtSings1946https://www.blogger.com/profile/06334512350452471407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-81024589839011457962012-10-26T07:50:38.578-05:002012-10-26T07:50:38.578-05:00I have never had an all white cat. Growing up I ha...I have never had an all white cat. Growing up I had a fluffy cat that was all white except for a bit of calico around her ears and head. She was gorgeous! Sulky your white fur is lovely too and you have beautiful eyes! CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-51566410842602267912012-10-26T07:47:51.826-05:002012-10-26T07:47:51.826-05:00Cocoa was always a beautiful cat, part Persian. He...Cocoa was always a beautiful cat, part Persian. He wandered onto our deck when he was about four months old and decided to stay! Guy often reaches up to me to pick him up for his cuddles, he's still a baby (just 6 mos. old). He is loving all the leaves right now and has to bring them in the house to play with them!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-18187692971246048562012-10-26T07:42:22.056-05:002012-10-26T07:42:22.056-05:00Yes it is true, most shelters do not adopt out bla...Yes it is true, most shelters do not adopt out black cats during October. As you see in the picture of Guy, he is kept on a short leash and I always supervise his outings, especially near Halloween!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-14797300080020350822012-10-26T05:05:41.877-05:002012-10-26T05:05:41.877-05:00Oh, Cocoa is adorable! 18 years together? That is ...Oh, Cocoa is adorable! 18 years together? That is wonderful. And you are so right about black cats. They get a really bad rap, and are usually passed over at the humane society. How sad, because they are no less beautiful than any other cat. We adopted a black cat almost three years ago, and she is the most wonderful one I've ever had.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-41169607301818636462012-10-26T04:31:12.884-05:002012-10-26T04:31:12.884-05:00I had no idea there was a black cat awareness day!...I had no idea there was a black cat awareness day! I’m from the UK and have always considered black cats to be lucky although I know some people don’t. <br />One of my dad’s sayings was –if you trip over a black cat you're unlucky, if you don’t you’re not!<br />I love all your pictures especially the ones of Cocoa and Guy Noir.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-32629651468879099072012-10-26T03:58:16.288-05:002012-10-26T03:58:16.288-05:00Cocoa - great name for a beautiful cat! I've a...Cocoa - great name for a beautiful cat! I've always thought that black cats were both beautiful and lucky. Being white and fluffy myself, it's probably a case of opposites attract! Little Guy Noir is proof that black kitties are both gorgeous and charming. I love his magnificent swishy tail.Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-57834933484343404252012-10-25T23:06:10.251-05:002012-10-25T23:06:10.251-05:00What an informative post! In our area, most of the...What an informative post! In our area, most of the humane societies will not adopt out black cats during the month of October. When I rescued my Punkie (a black cat), I made a decision to always have a black cat. I just love them! When my family owned a print shop we found a black cat in our parking lot and we named her Sabrina. We took her in, but unfortunately we lost her after 6 short months because of complications due to feline leukemia. She was probably the most affectionate cat I've ever seen.<br /><br />I work with animals on a daily basis and I hear way too many horror stories. But that said, I will say that there are more good people who want to help animals of all kinds than there are the bad.<br /><br />And may I add a bit of advice to your readers? If you have a black cat, please keep them safely inside during this Halloween season.Sheryl Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059731033561256727.post-9687996571344021142012-10-25T22:15:23.308-05:002012-10-25T22:15:23.308-05:00O wow, Cocoa was stunning, just beautiful. And aw,...O wow, Cocoa was stunning, just beautiful. And aw, look at little Guy Noir, with his wonderful attitude to life -- he needs to be smothered with cuddles RIGHT NOW!!BIKBIK AND ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06688260142838394342noreply@blogger.com