Friday, August 24, 2012

Whoa, how'd I miss that?: Black Cat Appreciation Day

 
"Black Cat Appreciation Day" was last week ~ August 17th to be exact! Good Goddess, how could I have ever forgotten THAT day? LOL!

Midnight 'n' Kiki ~ our little black beauties!
 
 
Anyhow, I love this idea as black cats, of all the cats out there, seem to have gotten somewhat of a bad rap throughout our American history. Between being associated with numerous (and ridiculous) superstitions such as being cast as "evil," and religious persecution these cats have surely paid their dues. And, although this is no longer the 17th century, these beautiful cats are unfortunately still subjected to society's ignorance. Such ignorance has caused many Animal Shelters to refuse allowing black cats to be adopted by prospective cat guardians every year around the holiday of Halloween.
 
Lets face it, these guys deserve a day of their own and suffice it to say they have most certainly earned it!  So, Happy "belated" Black Cat Appreciaton Day everyone!"
 
I  had also come across a wonderful article on the net about this special day and thought perhaps you all might be interested in reading it ... In Celebration of Black Cats.


 

8 comments:

  1. Yeh, for black cats! Happy belated Black Cat appreciation day ;o) Thanks for sharing the article Kim ;o)
    Kim, I just wanted to let you know, Ann, commented on her blog, that she was having problems commenting on your blog, because she couldn't find the comment button. Just to let you know, if you want to e-mail her? :o)

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    2. Stacy ~ I have recently added a comment at the top right-hand side of my blog explaining to others how they can leave comments on my blog. For some reason, I could never get the bottom section under my posts to show up correctly? Double-clicking on my blog post title is the only way I know of.

      My apologizes to all!

      Brightest Blessings,

      Kim

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    3. Hey Kim, no need to apologize ;o) We love ya! So happy you got hold of Ann ;o)

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    4. Stacy ~ No apologies necessary, my friend. Love ya back, sweetie!! ;)

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  2. Kim..i didn't know about hat black cat Day..I think it's awesome! I've never believed in that black cat superstition.
    We had a beautiful and very sweet black kitty for the longest time...he died a few years back..and we miss him so much! thanks for sharing how to leave a comment!! I do love your blog!! have a marvelous weekend!! Ann

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    1. Ann ~ I am so glad I could be of help! As you can see, I am not exactly the most computer saavy gal in the world! LOL!

      I am so sorry to hear about your little boy. He was very lucky to have been loved so much! Thank you for you kind words about my blog, I think yours is awesome as well, my friend!

      Have a wonderful weekend!

      Kim

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  3. Black kitties along with tuxie. cats are my favorite. My black kitty, Miss Bella is very miffied I didn't acknowledge her with the celebrating black cat day. Oh well, I'll just remind her every day how special and magickal she is.

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