Cheers to the Dude on National Black Cat Day
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 27, 2019 1:26pm CST
Just read a post JJ wrote about today being National Black Cat Day.
The Dude says thank you very much for celebrating him and his other black cat myLot friends, including Scar, Sonny, and Doodles.
I remember when I adopted him, he had been at the shelter many months. And was about to be put to sleep. I was told black cats are the least adoptable. How sad is that.
The crazy stories told about hem bringing bad luck. I do not believe it for a minute. The Dude is like a big teddy bear.
The Dude is asleep at my feet on a blanket as I type. So glad I could give him a loving forever home.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Oct 19
And my favorite color hair, is black! When Kobe was at the animal shelter, I was told the black puppies aren't in demand, while all the brown pups go like hotcakes:) This puzzled me, because Kobe is the best dog I've ever owned!
Color shouldn't make any difference at all, but it does
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@ptrikha_2 (46835)
• India
27 Oct 19
Yes very much @kobesbudy misconceptions and superstitions cloud many folks' minds.
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@ptrikha_2 (46835)
• India
28 Oct 19
@kobesbuddy well if we start researching on animals and associated superstitions, we would come across vast amount of information.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
28 Oct 19
Black cats are the sweetest cats. They are usually the most cuddly as well.
One of my 'furnephews" is a black cat and he loves being held like a baby and forehead kisses. He can be a bit of a butthead when he jumps up on things he knows hes not supposed to be on, but he's usually a sweet and cuddly critter.
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@dgobucks226 (35516)
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28 Oct 19
I owned a black cat and she was a big hit with the neighborhood kids trick or treating on Halloween. She would sit on her window perch and watch all the action, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (35516)
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29 Oct 19
@CarolDM Here is an old photo I came across showing Spooky awaiting the trick or treaters on her perch.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Oct 19
@dgobucks226 Love this photo thanks!
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
27 Oct 19
@CarolDM He looks very like my Mephistopheles ('Misty' for short), though Misty is not a 'teddy bear'! He's affectionate and very gently and loves his strokes and ear-tickles but he doesn't like being picked up or hugged. He also came to me (three years ago) because no one else wanted a black kitten.
Whilst I was out yesterday eating a Chicken Dhansak with my brother at a local Indian Restaurant (and very good it was, too), my grand-daughter arrived with a...
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Oct 19
how cute and sweet. how long you had him?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Oct 19
@bunnybon7 I sure hope so. I got Brendel in 2011.
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@ptrikha_2 (46835)
• India
27 Oct 19
You surely enjoy your time with Dude- and what a cool name!!
Yes, black cats are associated with superstitions. But one should not accept such beliefs blindly.
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@ptrikha_2 (46835)
• India
28 Oct 19
@CarolDM Oh I thought it was based on what we commonly call a cool male person - cool dude!!
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
29 Oct 19
Even the black cats have a day ..hi Dude.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Oct 19
The Dude says Yes, I am one cool black dude of a cat!
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
27 Oct 19
Stupid superstitions cause so many problems for black kitties. I love black cats and think they are so beautiful. He needs extra treats and pets to celebrate today!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
28 Oct 19
@CarolDM
He is adorable and that is great to have a day just for black cats. I think I read that black cats are the least adaptable. Why is that? They are very beautiful furry ones. Thank you for saving him. They do not bring bad luck at all. I am so glad you gave him a loving home too.
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@LindaOHio (176794)
• United States
27 Oct 19
What a beautiful shot. I saw that it was National Black Cat Day; but when I saw your post I went with National Potato Day and Mother-in-Law Day. lol I'm so glad The Dude was a rescue.
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@LindaOHio (176794)
• United States
27 Oct 19
@CarolDM Remind me...Who has Sonny?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Oct 19
@LindaOHio Lenore on myLot posted today about him, he is her cat.
The Fates conjoined enough that there was an egg in the fridge and wheat flour in the freezer so yes! Why don't you whip up some pancakes? We even had...
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@Cristi_Ichim (3741)
• Bucharest, Romania
27 Oct 19
Wow. Glad that you love him and take care of him. Awesome.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Oct 19
Good thing you saved him! I also don't think of such bad luck associated with black cats.
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it would be nice to see this trio here on mylot.
