Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck? 6 Myths Debunked

Black cats are not bad luck. They’re ordinary domestic cats with a double dose of dark pigment, the same purrs, the same 3am zoomies, and a public relations problem that’s roughly seven centuries old. Some of the myths are medieval, some are modern, and one of them is quietly keeping real cats in rescue pens for months longer than their tabby neighbours. Here are the six that come up most, and what’s actually true.

Pet Loss: Do Pets Grieve When Another Pet Dies?

Pets can grieve when another pet in the home dies. Surviving dogs and cats often eat less, sleep differently, search the house, and ask for more attention in the weeks after a loss. Researchers are careful about the word grief, but the behaviour changes are real, measured, and usually temporary.