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Ask anyone who has ever owned a black cat and they will tell you that
BLACK CATS are Beautiful, Loyal, Affectionate Cats and Kittens
 

For centuries, BLACK CATS have been associated with deities, witches and magic. Cats have been worshipped, condemned, persecuted, have been thought of as having powers, as being the omens of bad luck and being also a good luck charm.

In western culture, black cats have often been looked upon as a symbol of bad omens. In most other cultures, the black cat is a prized possession and owning one, is said to bring the owner good luck.

Part of the mystery surrounding the black cat may come from interpretation of the color black which depicts night and evil. But, black can also be a color of elegance or class (such as a black-tie event). Black can also represent ideas such as power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, and anger.

The origin of the BLACK CAT AND GOOD LUCK is said to have begun in Ancient Egypt with Bast (Bastet) the Goddess and protector of cats, women and children.

Pictured right is PEGGY SUE.

In many cultures if a black cat walks into your house or home, you are truly blessed. Adopt a Last Hope Black Cat and be blessed! Read more superstitions below.

We have many black beauties at our Cat Adoption Center on Jericho Tpke. in Huntington, open daily. Please visit or call  631-425-1884.


 Brothers Mugsy and Connor


Gabriel

GABRIEL is our lovable active senior who likes the sun, windows and to gab!


LUCKY is a funny, playful, friendly and knows how to relax.
She loves people.


PIXIE loves to turn upside down all the time, plays a lot and likes other cats.
She is easy to handle and purrs up a storm even while at play.
She is a good friend of Ray who is below.

R A Y
RAY is a quiet unassuming fellow and a little shy.
He likes other cats, especially his best friend, Pixie.


PEGGY SUE is a very lean and petite cat who is a little shy but very playful. She likes other cats.

Some thoughts and superstitions from around the world

If you live in the United Kingdom, or in Japan, the idea of a black cat crossing your path is considered to bring good fortune. Live in Germany and you will probably believe that black cats crossing your path from left to right, and the cat is granting favorable times for you.
In Scotland-A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity.
In Britain-It is believed that if a black lived in the house, the young lass would have plenty of suitors.
In France-It is believed that if you find one white hair on a black cat, Lady Luck will smile upon you.
In Ireland-It is thought that black cats were reincarnated being able to divine the future.
Latvian farmers, that find black cats in their grain silos, dance with joy. They believe these felines to be the spirit of Rungis, a god of harvests.
In Scotland folks believe finding back cats sitting in their porch is a sure sign of riches and happiness to come.
In Sumatra, during a long drought, a black cat is found and thrown into the river. The village folk would line the bank, forcing the cat to swim until almost exhausted. Once the cat is exhausted they allow the cat to get out of the water. The women of the village then chase the black cat while throwing water on the cat and themselves. This is supposed to bring rain. Although this tradition might bring good luck to the village, pity the poor cat that has the bad luck of being chosen for this!
In the Yorkshires, a black cat was said to bring the fishermen home safely from the seas.
In parts of Europe, if a black cat crosses your path, you are considered to have good fortune.

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10 Reasons to ADOPT A BLACK CAT

  1. They are the LEAST likely to be adopted

  2. Love knows no color

  3. Black cats are like onyx, a beautiful gem

  4. They don't care what color you are!

  5. Every woman should have a little black dress and a little black cat

  6. When you love a black cat, luck is on your side

  7. Black cats will match any decor

  8. Holding a black cat is very slimming

  9. A lint brush isn't required for a black-tie affair

  10. They look like little panthers

source: Montgomery County Humane Society
Rockville, MD

  

Our Cats For Adoption are Spayed and Neutered, Feline Leukemia and Aids Negative, Inoculated, Wormed, and LOVED by Our Volunteers

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P.O. Box 61
Syosset, NY 11791
631-425-1884

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