Black cats have been dodging bad press for centuries, thanks to a mix of old myths, historical mishaps, and modern-day biases. Despite being just as affectionate and playful as any other feline ...

Black cats are spooky looking, for many people. Tales that they can change color may be from the fact that some black cats can appear to be two colors at once due to a lighter skin color under the ...

In the U.S., black cats are sometimes deemed bad omens; some even have a reputation of being mean, and not as friendly as lighter-colored felines, she said.

Black dogs and cats wait four times longer to get adopted from shelters and rescues as their lighter coated and more colorful counterparts. This phenomenon even has a name: Black Dog and Cat Syndrome.

The black cat is a common symbol of Halloween, often presented as the companion of witches. Cast in this negative light, it may not be surprising that people tend to have a bias against black cats ...

The black cat has also been associated with witches since the medieval period in Europe. Which is why you may see a black cat drawn with a witch in modern Halloween decorations.