Here’s How Black Cats Became One of Halloween’s Most Famous Symbols

Are black cats bad luck? And what's the real story behind black cats and Halloween? An expert reveals the surprising history.

Black cats have long been accused of being bad luck. CT experts debunk the superstition.

With Halloween upon us, black cats often get associated with witches, haunted houses and superstition. But behind the fun ...
The Boston Globe

Black cats, good luck: How Salem’s favorite felines serve as the city’s unofficial ambassadors

SALEM — Black cats have long been objects of superstition, believed by some to be harbingers of bad luck and best avoided. But here, especially at this time of year, black cats are like people magnets ...
Florida Today

Bad luck stereotype of black cats leads to lower adoptions, more euthanasia at shelters

When my daughter wanted to get a cat a couple of years ago, it was hard for me to say no. My previous cat lived to be 16, and it had been a few years since the sound of trouble-making paws and lovable ...