BLACK CATS

When it comes to cats, thought of black cats will hardly miss you. What you think of course depends on whether you love them or loath them. But whatever your feeling may be, black cats are very special, as pets, in identity making and social and cultural aspects. Black cats capture our imagination in many ways. They are possibly the only animals adored and hated equally. Associated with feelings of mystery, power, hate, loyalty and cunningness, the black cats rule the cat community in terms of recognition. Most cultures, especially Asian and African cultures regard black cats as symbols of evil and ill luck. They are associated with all imaginable forms of black magic and the fear of black cat bringing bad luck is unfortunately high, prompting their killing. While other cultures are not so extreme about the 'blackness' of the black cat, they are still not the immediate pets. People have a lot of explaining to do around to get a black cat adorn their homes. Black cats can be of any breed. Most black cats would surprise you by their shiny coats and contrast eye color that could well send the chill down the spine for the faint hearted. Black cats are most common as pets in Europe and North America, in other places; it is the mixed feelings that hold back an otherwise great looking animal from being a favorite pet. Although black cat is actually considered a sign of good luck possible only in UK, still black cat is the favorite association, at least namesake, for the club couture. In fact, places with teeming nightlife have come to be known as black cat places and communities, a phenomena possibly triggered by the growing number of places with black cat names. Whatever the black cats stand for, they are the epitome in feline beauty. The poise of black cats makes them a fashion statement and associated with very rare tastes. Just try and recall, you'll find the most classy and crafted characters in films having a black cat purring on their laps. Black cats are also almost a staple presence in displays of female power and mystic. Take up a magazine and you are sure to find at least one commercial of a 'powerful' beauty with a black cat at her feet. Black cats are also associated with stealth, courage and wisdom. This makes the black cats the favorite mascot of military and security services, corporations and groups the world over. Love them, hate them, you can't avoid admire them. Black cats truly represent a mix of the ancient and the modern and the good and the bad. How you look at them is your viewpoint, but you cannot stop looking at the Black Cat. Send your comments to connectinfomedia@gmail.com