Feline friends and fans know there’s nothing to fear, but the persistence of the belief that black cats are somehow bad luck has endured for centuries. Sure, during the heyday of ancient Egypt ...

There is only one Friday the 13th in 2025 and it's coming this week. Here's what to know about the bad luck day and why it's ...

Black cats have often been associated with witches, evil and bad luck. Experts say they're just as lovable as cats with other coat colors, and despite popular belief, they aren't in danger around ...

Black cats are bad luck, right? They’re just for Halloween, aren’t they? You can’t let them cross your path, I had heard, or bad things will happen. When we went to adopt a little black ...

The day is here, so here's the history, superstitions and more. Why is it so unlucky? Is there a name for fearing Friday 13th ...

No need to worry if a black cat crosses your path – it’s twice as likely to bring you good luck as bad luck, new research suggests. According to a recent survey of 2,000 American cat owners ...

Do all cultures believe black cats are bad luck? Black cats are not considered bad luck in all parts of the world. In Japan black cats are seen as good luck symbols who can ward away evil spirits.

One of the most famous superstitions around the globe is the idea that Friday the 13th brings bad luck — but where did this ...

“You try to dispel those myths but they are still there—people always do associate the black cats with bad luck. We try to educate as best we can with things like that.” But some defenders ...

What is it about Fridays and the number 13 that sends people into a superstitious tizzy? To find out, you need to go back a few thousands years or so.

An animal shelter in West Virginia hosted an adoption party over the weekend with candy, costumes and, of course, pets. But one staple of this season was noticeably absent: black cats.