Black cats, pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, and scare crows are things we think of when we hear "Halloween".
But why black cats?
Folklore tells stories of black cats being bad luck and being associated with witchcraft and pagan religions.
During the Salem Witch Trials, black cats were thought to be a form a witch could change into and were persecuted.
In Pagan religions, natural life is worshiped, including animals like cats. In early Christianity, Pagans and their cats were considered evil.
Despite all that hocus pocus, we know that black cats are no different than any other cat and bring love and companionship to their owners.
Bert and Ernie pictured above are such feline friends. They are 1.5 year old brothers and are very friendly and were wonderful patients today!
