Black cats: mysterious yet deeply loyal Black cats have long been associated with mystery and superstition, yet science shows they’re among the most affectionate and loyal companions. Their calm energy helps them adapt easily to new environments and people. They often connect with intuitive, empathetic humans who offer a sense of safety and trust. Their presence tends to bring quiet comfort and stability.

Meet The Cat Siths, --- The Faerie Cats Of Scotland...

Some legends whisper instead of roar. They slip through forests, curl around corners, and appear only when they want to be seen. The Cat Siths belong to that kind of legend. In Scotland, their story has been told for generations, often by people who lived close to the land. These fairy cats were said to be elegant, dark, and silent. They looked almost like ordinary cats, yet something about them felt different. The old stories say they guarded the gates of the Otherworld, a place that sits just beyond ordinary reality. Meeting a Cat Sith was rare, but anyone who did was changed by the experience. The Mysterious Nature of the Cat Siths... The Cat Siths were described as large black cats with a white spot on their chest. Their eyes were bright and aware, as if they could see far beyond what humans could. Unlike normal cats, they walked with an unusual stillness. People who saw them said they felt watched by something that understood human thoughts better than any animal should. Many believed these beings were not cats at all but fairies who had taken on the shape of cats to move through the human world unseen. Their nature was a mix of grace and danger. Fairy creatures in Scottish tales were never simple. They could bless a person or mislead them, depending on the situation. The Cat Siths were no different. They protected certain lands and sacred places, especially areas where the barrier between worlds was thin. They were guardians who served their own code, not human expectations. Some stories said they lived in forests filled with moss and mist. Others said they wandered alone across empty hillsides, appearing only when the Otherworld needed protection. The idea of a silent cat who belonged to a realm just beyond sight made people wonder what else lived in those hidden places. Farmers often kept their distance when they saw a Cat Sith. Children were told to treat every black cat with kindness, because they never knew who might be watching.

The Cat Siths And Their Ways... In many old stories, the Cat Siths guarded the entrances to the Otherworld. This was not a physical gate but a place where the veil between realms was thinner than usual. These places could be quiet caves, deep forests, or lonely moors where the air felt different. The Cat Siths were said to stand watch there, making sure nothing dangerous slipped through. They also prevented humans from wandering in by accident, since the Otherworld was not a place for the unprepared. This role made them powerful figures. They were seen as protectors of balance, watching both worlds at once. Travelers who crossed through a Cat Sith’s territory often felt a strange pull, as if something was urging them to move on quickly. The air became still and heavy. The wind slowed. Sounds faded. These moments were warnings. The Cat Siths were not interested in harming humans, but they wanted to keep the sacred places undisturbed. If someone acted kindly toward them or toward animals in general, the Cat Siths watched them with interest. If someone acted cruelly, they turned away and closed the path between worlds for that person. This belief shaped how people behaved. They learned to show care because they never knew when a fairy guardian might be watching. Even though the Cat Siths had serious work, they were still fairy creatures. They enjoyed play, mystery, and a bit of mischief. Some stories say they visited homes during certain festivals, especially times when the boundary between the human world and the Otherworld weakened. Halloween was one of the most important nights. People left out warm milk and soft bread for them. If the Cat Sith visited and found the offering, the household would receive blessings. If the offering was missing, the fairy cat might bring a little trouble. This trouble was rarely harmful. It could be lost items, sudden noises in the night, or a restless feeling in the house. There were also tales of people who tried to capture or trick a Cat Sith. These stories did not end well. The fairy cats disliked being controlled or confined. If someone tried to trap one, the Otherworld reacted. Strange weather might sweep through the area. Lights might appear on the hills. The person who acted disrespectfully might lose their luck for a long time. These tales taught a clear lesson. The Cat Siths demanded freedom. They expected respect. Anyone who understood this was safe in their presence. They were fair. They loved honesty and calmness. They enjoyed music and quiet evenings. Some say they curled up near lonely travelers who needed comfort, offering warmth before disappearing again. Why the Legend of the Cat Siths Still Lives Today... Even though the old villages and quiet moors have changed, the stories of the Cat Siths remain alive. People still feel fascinated by creatures that walk between worlds. The idea of a guardian cat who protects hidden realms feels comforting. It reminds people that the world is wider than what they see. It also reminds them to treat nature with respect, because something ancient may be watching. Modern readers often see the Cat Siths as symbols of mystery and intuition. Cats already carry a sense of quiet wisdom. When you add the magic of Scottish folklore, they become even more powerful. The Cat Siths represent boundaries, both physical and emotional. They show that some places are sacred. They show that people must walk gently in certain parts of life and nature. This message feels important even now. --- From "Angley Numbers," by Amy Granger.

Christmas Tree Cats... ;)

The Secret of Soul Merciful Affection · December 15 at 9:43 PM · When I first noticed him, he stood apart from the other cats at the shelter. People would pause at his cage, then quietly move on, whispering that he was “different.” His unusual paws and distinctive look didn’t match the narrow idea of what many consider “perfect.” But I didn’t see him that way. I saw a brave, loving soul. A survivor whose unique body carried a heart full of gentleness and hope. All he wanted was a place where he could belong—where he would be loved exactly as he is. Now, he runs, climbs, and plays like any other cat. His differences don’t hold him back. He is affectionate, joyful, and full of life. When he looks at me, there’s a quiet gratitude in his eyes, as if he understands he’s been given a second chance. Real beauty has nothing to do with appearances. It lives in the heart. And his heart is truly extraordinary. 💙

The World's Highest Cat Jumpers!!!...

"The Cat From Outer Space" (1978)...

Bobtail Marley...

A Cat Named Lottie Jumped Into A stranger Car...

....and, found her forever-home... :)

REMARKABLE!!!...

Danny AndrewsDavid Attenborough Fans December 12 at 7:50 PM · Keanu Reeves Quietly Opens $10+ Million “Arch Animal Sanctuary” – Free Rescue, Treatment, and Adoption Forever This morning, Keanu Reeves did what he does best: showed up, did something extraordinary, and asked for nothing in return. Under a quiet winter sun, the 61-year-old actor officially opened the doors to “Arch Animal Sanctuary,” a sprawling 150-acre, no-kill rescue center for dogs and cats that cost him more than $10 million of his own money to build. One rule, written in stone at the entrance: “No animal is ever turned away. No adopter ever pays a dime. Ever.” Fully funded by Reeves himself (no sponsors, no tax write-offs, no press conference until today), the sanctuary features veterinary hospitals with 24/7 emergency care, physical therapy pools for disabled pets, senior “retirement villages” for elderly animals, climate-controlled cat condos, and vast natural play fields for dogs. Every animal that cannot be adopted will live out its life here in comfort, for free, forever. Standing among dozens of newly rescued dogs and cats, Reeves spoke barely above a whisper to the small crowd of volunteers and first-time adopters: “I’ve loved dogs and cats my whole life. Some of them saved me when no one else could. This place is for the ones nobody else wanted. If they need a home, it’s here. If they need medicine, it’s here. If they just need love until the end, they’ve got it. That’s all.” He left on his motorcycle before the cameras arrived, as always. Within hours, over 200 animals found forever homes at no cost. Arch Sanctuary is the number-one worldwide trend, with millions calling it the purest act of kindness Hollywood has ever seen. The sanctuary is open 365 days a year. The gates never close, and the price will always be zero. Because that’s just who Keanu is. Join Keanu’s mission to provide love and comfort for animals in need. Visit Arch Animal Sanctuary and make a difference today: https://ifeg.info/.../keanu-reeves-arch-animal-sanctuary.../

The artist that made this saw this and I'm ecstatic Hello Star! Thank you for creating this beautiful work of art!. I love this so much. :Jólakötturinn" (Yule Cat) by Star Williams - Oil on Masonite "...The Yule cat (Icelandic: Jólakötturinn, IPA: [ˈjouːlaˌkʰœhtʏrɪn], also called Jólaköttur and the Christmas cat[1]) is a huge and vicious cat from Icelandic Christmas folklore that is said to lurk in the snowy countryside during the Christmas season and eat people who do not receive new clothing before Christmas Eve. In other versions of the story, the cat only eats the food of the people who had not received new clothing. Jólakötturinn is closely associated with other figures from Icelandic folklore, considered the pet of the ogress Grýla and her sons, the Yule Lads." https://www.artspaceshreveport.com/cm10-visual-star-williams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat

A Pallas Cat Warms His Tail...

The 1st Time They Saw The Snow!!!...

Black Cat Runs On Treadmill!!!... ;)

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If Peace Had A Sound...

A Cat's Good Morning!!!...

George The Cat Alley... ;D

A street sign has been installed next to a Nottinghamshire alleyway in memory of a "disarmingly friendly" cat who died in 2023. George, as he was called by those who adopted him at the Beeston Business Park, was found as a stray kitten and cared for by security guards. He became a "well-known and well-loved character" among residents, often accompanying them in an alley near Technology Drive and appearing in local pubs. The sign was requested by a nearby neighbour, Broxtowe Borough Council confirmed. --- "BBc".

French Writer Colette & Her Cats...

Chatte-Dernière and Colette... “Each cat I met provided an example of personal virtue and led me to believe that I had to depict, each time, a cat that had been born and lived only for me.” French writer Colette is probably one of literature’s greatest feline lovers, going so far as to immortalize her Chatte-Dernière (the cat’s name) in the character of Saha, a Chartreux who wins a man’s heart in the novel La Chatte (1933).

"The Cat That Walked By Himself," by Rudyard Kipling...

A Cat Decides His Treat & "The Alley Cat Song"!!!...

FluffY Cat Runs As Fast As A Cheetah!!!... ;)

A Day At The Cat House On The Kings...

Slow Motion Cats!!!...

The Black Cat Boogie...

Cute DIY Cat Halloween Costume...

Read Books... Pet Cats...

Telly Savalas Plays The Cheshire Cat... ("MEOW, --- Baby!!!) :D

PLEASE!!!... Keep your black cats safe at Halloween Time!!!...

Look after them!!!...

Lucifer is really kinda evil!...

And, he gets his "just deserts"... Although, many cats would have survived that fall. >>>

Poor Socrates Finally Gets A Place Where He'll Be Loved & Safe FOREVER...

He found a permanent home at Rikki's Refuge, Virgina, U.S.A.... :D <3

Hi, Socrates here. As you can see I'm a black kitty. I was born that way. And I ended up in a pound in a tiny rural mountainous area. It was quite a miracle that I got out alive. Being black and all, so many of us have little chance of making it out of a shelter. And we thank those of you who participate in Black Cat Appreciation Day to help our brethren and sistren survive. Well, I got adopted !!! And I went to live with a family. After a bit, they took me to a hospital and had all my fingers cut off at the first joint. I guess they didn't like me clawing the couch or something -- I mean ... gee .. they could have gotten me something of my own to scratch, or cut my claws to help me out .. they didn't need to resort to cutting my claws and part of my fingers off. I used to run around at night and sometimes I'd get into fights with some of the big toms out there. I wasn't trying to snatch their gals, but maybe they didn't know that. I got my ear all beat up and torn up one time. The next time I got hurt it was really bad. Some kind of big beast came out of the dark and got me by a leg. It pulled ... I pulled ... it bit me and bit me ... I finally got lose and dragged myself home. My hooman found me on the deck in the morning, bleeding and almost unconscious. They took me to the doc and cut off most of the leg. After a while I was back outside, though now I was kind of scared to be out all by my self all night, but the hoomans said that's where a cat belonged. So I did my best and tried to stay safe. Then the boxes came ... the hoomans started packing box after box. Finally I got put in one and I thought OH we're moving to a new home !!! But they stopped at the pound where they'd gotten me from years before and they left me there. Yeah, just left me. They told the pound they were moving and didn't think a three legged cat could adjust to a move. WHAT??? I could adjust just as good as they could?! And what's moving got to do with how many legs you have anyway?! Now I was an older guy, not a cute kitten, and the shelter people said I was doomed. Like gonna get killed. But one of them had heard about Rikki's Refuge doing Black Cat Appreciation Day. This was in May of 2012 and so one of them called and talked to Rikki's who said I'd fit in purrfectly and they loved kitties and they were sure a three-legged kitty would be very happy here. And so I made a long journey over the mountains and thru the woods to Rikki's Refuge and my new forever home. I found lots of differently-abled friends at Rikki's. Yes I did !!! And I learned that many are therapists and teachers! They travel to schools, groups, nursing homes and all kinds of places being nice to hoomans and teaching hoomans to be nice to all species and to the differently-abled. It's so much fun! I meet so many nice people and it's a really good feeling knowing that I'm helping them learn to be even nicer. I'm understood, loved and appreciated for who I really am !

"Mac Cavity," Sung By Taylor Swift...

Matthew Murphy as Mac Cavity >>>

Mister Mistoffelees, --- From "Cats"...

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