All cats deserve love, but for one reason or another, there’s a certain group of cats that always seem to be overlooked, ignored, and even rejected. We’re talking about black cats.
Did you know they have the lowest adoption rate of all cats? Sadly, this means that many of them are left in rescue shelters, waiting a very long time and hoping to find a forever home before it’s too late.
Why does this happen? It’s mostly all down to superstition. People in many cultures and countries believe that black cats bring bad luck, but there are countless black cat owners out there who would say the exact opposite!
Black cats get a real bad rap, but they’re beautiful, loving, friendly creatures who can be just as kind, cuddly, and playful as cats of all other colors. These 60 photos will show you how wonderful a black cat can be and hopefully help to change a few minds about these unfairly treated felines.
1) Seeing Double
Black cats are all about the love! These adorable siblings like to sleep side by side, mirroring each other’s position. One night, their owner spotted them sleeping like this, forming a lovely heart shape with their legs.
2) Toothless?
If you’ve ever seen ‘How to Train Your Dragon?’ then you might recognize some similarities in this little guy and the beautiful black dragon, Toothless.
3) They Give The Best Hugs
This older black cat was waiting a while for someone to finally adopt him. When he found his forever home, he couldn’t stop hugging his new owner.
4) Wanna Play?
This black kitten is basically a teeny tiny panther, ready to play and pounce on any toy in the area.
5) Utterly Adorable
What can we say about this sweet little fluffball? She’s just too cute for words. Look at those teeny tiny claws!
6) Poof
This fluffy black poof is simply beautiful! Who could say no to those eyes?
7) Dress Up
This black cat looks ready for a costume party! Some people worry that black cats don’t like being dressed up, but it all just depends on the personality and character of the cat in question.
8) Shadow Cat
This black cat almost looks like the shadow of the white one! This is just one example of how taking photos of black cats can produce some surprising and amazing results.
9) The Right Light
One of the first things you learn when owning a black cat is that you have to photograph them in the right light if you want the shot to turn out. If you get good lighting, you can really bring out their beauty, as we see here.
10) Ready For Her Close-Up
This gorgeous shadowy feline looks ready to strut her stuff on the catwalk! She’s absolutely beautiful and a perfect example of how attractive black cats can be.
11) A Little Sheepish
This black cat looks like she maybe did something wrong and is doing her best ‘not guilty’ face to try and get away with it.
12) The Gang’s All Here
Count the cats! This lucky person has five utterly adorable black cats in their home. Once you see how loving and kind black cats can be, you start wanting to adopt more and more of them.
13) Snuggle Time
Aw! This lovely black cat has got her own favorite soft toy to snuggle up with when it’s nap time. And when it comes to cats, nap time is all the time!
14) They Don’t Like Baths
Like any other cat, black cats don’t usually like having baths, preferring to clean themselves instead. Sometimes, however, you have to give a cat a bath. Let’s just hope this one eventually forgave his owner!
15) We’re Melting
This black kitten is just too cute to handle! It looks like he belongs in a Jim Henson movie, hanging out with all kinds of other friendly, furry critters.
16) Like Little Lakes
Some people think of black cats as being a little boring in terms of their appearance, but just look at this one! We could gaze into those gorgeous blue eyes all day long and never get bored.
17) Handsome Boy
This stunning black cat has some pretty long claws and isn’t afraid to show them!
18) Always The Same
If you want an example of how black cats are basically the same as any other cat, just look at how these guys react when they have to visit the vet! Like most other cats (and other animals too) they really don’t enjoy the experience and tried to hide together in the corner.
19) The Best Of Friends
You thought that black cats couldn’t get on with other animals? Think again! They can get on with anyone and anything.
20) No Face
Every black cat owner does have to face up to one common problem: it can be hard to take great photos of them. We can see a perfect example of that here, as the black cat’s facial features don’t stand out at all when compared to its two buddies.
21) Let’s Fly!
This super cute cat is getting into the cosplay scene! His owner strapped some black wings to his back, making him look just like a dragon.
22) So Patient
Some people worry that black cats might not be as patient as others or can be quite moody. But these cats have unique personalities just like all the rest! This one is super patient, letting his young friend position her toys all around him.
23) Nap Time
Some people mistakenly believe that black cats aren’t as cuddly or as friendly as others. In fact, they can be just as cuddly as any other cat and often love to nap on their owners’ laps.
24) Paw On Foot
This adorable black cat is showing his friend how much he loves him in an adorable ‘paw on foot’ moment.
25) Check Out My Tongue
In modern times, many people think of black cats as being signs of bad luck, but did you know that in Ancient Egypt, it was considered a really good sign if you saw a black cat like this one.
26) The Perfect Contrast
This snowy dog and black cat just look so good together! What a team. We’re sure they’ll be best buds for many years.
27) Glowing
This black cat looks utterly magical sitting right above a light, with parts of his coat actually glowing!
28) Cuddle Session
It’s always so cute when you catch cats napping together. They sleep in the funniest poses and often adorably cuddle up to one another. Black cats are no exception to this.
29) On The Job
Some construction workers decided to put a high-vis jacket on this black cat so it could easily be seen while roaming around their building site. It’s a good idea, as black cats are often super hard to spot!
30) Ready For Action
With claws like that, this beautiful black cat is ready to defend her home and her friends against any enemy!
31) Hi There
Imagine walking up the stairs and seeing this fluffy little face waiting to greet you. It’s enough to make anyone melt!
32) Looking Good
If you get a black cat that will let you dress them up, you can make some amazing outfits to contrast with their dark coats. This one looks stunning!
33) Meow!
This cute little black cat has formed a special friendship with its canine compaion. It looks like they’re competing to see who can bark or meow the loudest.
34) Classic Cat
Black cats are really just like any other cat out there. You spend a fortune buying them cozy beds and fun toys, and they don’t even use them!
35) A Prince
This cat looks like he belongs on an Ancient Egyptian throne. With those gorgeous golden eyes and regal posture, he’s got everything he needs to be a prince.
36) Found You!
Looks like this cheeky black cat was playing a little hide and seek with their owner.
37) So Much Fluff
This black cat is a Maine Coon. They’re the biggest domestic cat breed in existence, famous for their super fluffy bodies and extra long ears.
38) Black And White
Black and white photographs of black cats always look amazing, with their dark, shadowy fur standing out in perfect contrast to gray and white backgrounds. This shot, for example, is so arty!
39) Wolverine
This cat is doing its best Wolverine imitation with those super long claws digging right into the couch. And it looks so surprised to see its owner taking a photo.
40) Lil Goofball
We don’t know what made this adorable little panther stick out his tongue like that, but he sure looks goofy doing it!
41) Purrfect Partners
Black cats get along with cats of all colors, shapes, and sizes. They can get on with dogs and other species too, as well as people, of course.
42) What’s So Funny?
This cat is probably just meowing at her owner to get some food or attention, but at the precise moment this photo was taken, it looks just like she’s laughing!
43) Spot The Cat
Here’s a challenge for you! Try to spot the black cat in this photo. It has camouflaged itself perfectly.
44) So Tired
Did you know that cats sleep an average of 15 hours each day? They can even sleep up to 20 hours a day as they get older! What a life.
45) Ready For Take Off
This adorable black kitten is posing so perfectly on that fluffy pink unicorn. It looks like she’s all ready to fly into the sky on a magical adventure.
46) The Perfect Pillow
This black cat found a super cozy spot to rest its chin while it sleeps. If you’ve ever worried about black cats lacking affection, these photos prove that they’re some of the cuddliest and loveliest felines in the world.
47) It’s A Little Frosty Out
This super cute cat lives in Sweden and just experienced her first Swedish winter! Looks like it came as quite a surprise when her whiskers and fur started to cover up in frost and snow.
48) Fluffball
Say hello to Gimo! He’s an utterly adorable Scottish fold cat who became a viral sensation for his super cute eyes and fluffy flat ears.
49) BFF
A black cat can be your best friend for life. They’ll form a beautiful bond with you and stand by your side through everything and anything.
50) So Silky Smooth
Just look at that cat’s fur! It looks so unbelievably soft, we wish we could reach right into the photograph and feel it.
51) Seriously…
How could anyone ever look at such a cute and innocent little thing and worry that it might bring bad luck into their lives?
52) Let’s Play!
This super cute black cat might be all grown-up, but it looks like he still wants to play with a ball of string, just like a kitten.
53) What’s Up?
What a cute face! This black cat shows just how gorgeous and adorable they can be with its long, thin snout and huge, wide eyes.
54) Elegance In Feline Form
Here’s another amazing example of how elegant and refined black cats can look. This one is posing perfectly and looks oh-so-handsome.
55) Eye See You
It’s so funny when a black cat hides somewhere shadowy or opens their eyes in a dark room. All you can see is those two little eyes floating around, just like in a cartoon.
56) So Classy
There’s something special about black cats. They have a way of looking more elegant and regal than cats of different colors. This guy looks like royalty, but is probably a real goofball when the camera isn’t pointing his way.
57) Best Buds
It looks like this black cat and black dog both recognized something similar in each other. It’s so cute how their paws are positioned side by side like that.
58) Pink Nose
Most black cats have black noses to match, but every now and then, you spot one with a bright pink nose. It’s such an adorable feature, especially on a sweet little kittie like this one.
59) Heterochromia
Heterochromia is the scientific term for when humans or animals have different colored eyes. When this happens on a black cat, they look especially amazing.
60) Ready To Pounce
We’ve seen some beautiful cat eyes throughout this list, so let’s finish up with one final pair! This super cute cat has utterly gorgeous eyes and looks like she’s getting ready to pounce right on the camera.
These wonderful photos show that black cats can be just as cute, playful, beautiful, and loving as white cats, tabby cats, ginger cats, or cats of any other style. The only thing that makes them different is their fur, but that’s definitely not a reason to judge them, ignore them, or think badly of them.
In fact, the coats of black cats can make them look positively regal and effortlessly elegant, as we’ve seen here! They’re some of the fanciest felines around and they deserve more love and attention than they get. So let’s all forget the stereotypes and superstitions and start showing some love to the black cats we meet!
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