But where did these superstitions come from, and why do they still exist today? Others thought that black cats were the companions, or “familiars,” of witches, helping them with spells and ...

Archives:Goats found dead in El Paso desert were killed in New Mexico animal sacrifice ritual The prohibitions of cat adoption in October, especially black or white cats, used to be common in the ...

To mark National Black Cat Day (October 27), Oxford Mail readers have been sending in photos of their feline friends. The day was created by Cats Protection to celebrate the animals, which often ...

Along with witches, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating, black cats are indelibly linked with Halloween. So, it's only fitting in the lead-up to the big night that they get their own day. National ...

National Black Cat Day is Sunday, Oct. 27! Time to honor your little house panthers and give them the extra treats they know they deserve. National Black Cat Day is set aside just before Halloween ...

Black cats have it rough from the start, through no fault of their own. If you live in the US or Canada, you've probably heard that black cats are bad luck, and that crossing paths with a black ...

The idea that cats have nine lives has been around for a long time—although it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how long. Most sources cite an old English proverb that states: “A cat has nine lives.

Scents in urine and skin oil broadcast a cat’s health, sex, and receptivity to mating. Body language conveys mood: Fluffed-out fur and an arched back signals fear, whereas forward-facing ears ...

However, her request was one I wasn’t immediately onboard with — she wanted a black cat. Black cats are bad luck, right? They’re just for Halloween, aren’t they? You can’t let them ...

The prohibitions of cat adoption in October, especially black or white cats, used to be common in the United States years ago, especially during the 1980s "Satanic Panic" with its conspiracies of ...

He's boisterous, outgoing and eager to please. Naturally, we're talking about the black cat and golden retriever relationship dynamic that's been making the rounds on TikTok. Though the subject ...

This Sunday (October 27) is National Black Cat Day, so this week on Looking Back, we’re picking out our favourite cat pictures from the Oxford Mail archive. Everybody loves a cat picture ...