Fancy tuxedo cats
This month, we put the most dapper felines in the picture. Read all about tuxedo cats, find tips on how to keep your own cat safe around Halloween, meet the elusive black panther, find out whether kittens can have cat treats, and much more! Plus, don’t miss this month’s cat quiz!
Vote for this year’s top 10 cat songs
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Cat stories
These tuxedo cats found their forever home in a remarkable way!
Black-and-white cats have a unique charm all their own. The stories shared below were submitted by our readers for the Catit Kings & Queens gallery, and they were so exceptional that we just had to share them with you.
These are some of the cutest tuxies from all around the world!
Ziggy
Benita
Merlin & Nimue
Meeko
Gizmo
Kaku
Beagles
Bruce
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Cat Toys
6 types of toys that prevent your cat from getting bored
Cats are highly intelligent creatures that need mental stimulation. We selected the best toys and ideas to allow your cat to live their life to the fullest!
Halloween is derived from a festival that puts black cats in the spotlight
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Samhain is a Gaelic festival that takes place on the night of October 31, marking the beginning of winter. Legend goes you should leave out a saucer of milk during this time so your house will be blessed by cat-sìths, mythical creatures that look like large black cats with a white spot on their chest. If you don’t, your house will be cursed! In the Scottish Highlands, cat-sìths are also believed to steal a person’s soul by passing over a corpse before burial.
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Samhain is a Gaelic festival that takes place on the night of October 31, marking the beginning of winter. Legend goes you should leave out a saucer of milk during this time so your house will be blessed by cat-sìths, mythical creatures that look like large black cats with a white spot on their chest. If you don’t, your house will be cursed! In the Scottish Highlands, cat-sìths are also believed to steal a person’s soul by passing over a corpse before burial.
There is a cat breed that only comes in black
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The Bombay is a gorgeous cat breed that only comes in one color: black. The breed was developed in the United States in the 1950s by crossing Burmese cats with American Shorthairs to resemble a miniature black panther. Bombay cats are known for their affectionate and social nature, often forming strong bonds with their owners. The copper-eyed cuties are intelligent, playful, and thrive in households where they receive plenty of attention and interaction.
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
The Bombay is a gorgeous cat breed that only comes in one color: black. The breed was developed in the United States in the 1950s by crossing Burmese cats with American Shorthairs to resemble a miniature black panther. Bombay cats are known for their affectionate and social nature, often forming strong bonds with their owners. The copper-eyed cuties are intelligent, playful, and thrive in households where they receive plenty of attention and interaction.
Werewolf cats exist
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This is a bit of a trick question, as there are no cats that can shapeshift into a wolf. However, the Lykoi cat looks exactly like one. Due to a naturally occurring gene, these domestic cats are less hairy than most felines, giving them the appearance of a werewolf. While Lykoi may look a little scary to some, they are very affectionate and dog-like in behavior.
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
This is a bit of a trick question, as there are no cats that can shapeshift into a wolf. However, the Lykoi cat looks exactly like one. Due to a naturally occurring gene, these domestic cats are less hairy than most felines, giving them the appearance of a werewolf. While Lykoi may look a little scary to some, they are very affectionate and dog-like in behavior.
Cats can predict the future
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If cats owned a crystal ball, we’re pretty sure they would have knocked it off the table and shattered it by now. So, no – cats cannot predict the future, though they may be able to tell when someone is dying. One cat in specific – called Oscar – allegedly predicted the death of over 100 residents in a nursing home in Rhode Island, USA. While he wasn’t an affectionate cat at all, Oscar would sit on the bed of dying patients in their final hours. Spooky!
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
If cats owned a crystal ball, we’re pretty sure they would have knocked it off the table and shattered it by now. So, no – cats cannot predict the future, though they may be able to tell when someone is dying. One cat in specific – called Oscar – allegedly predicted the death of over 100 residents in a nursing home in Rhode Island, USA. While he wasn’t an affectionate cat at all, Oscar would sit on the bed of dying patients in their final hours. Spooky!
Blue is the most common eye color in black cats
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Black cats with blue eyes are extremely rare. That’s because the gene responsible for their black fur is usually linked to the production of yellow or green eye pigmentation. To have blue eyes, a cat typically needs to have plenty of white in its fur. Since black fur is dominant and involves more melanin, it often results in darker eye colors.
SORRY, YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG…
Black cats with blue eyes are extremely rare. That’s because the gene responsible for their black fur is usually linked to the production of yellow or green eye pigmentation. To have blue eyes, a cat typically needs to have plenty of white in its fur. Since black fur is dominant and involves more melanin, it often results in darker eye colors.
Treats
Can kittens have a few treats?
Kittens are super cute and who doesn’t want to spoil their fur baby with something nice? But, should you?
Cat Art
Black & White
Black-and-white cats and black-and-white art – both are so sophisticated. Enjoy this selection of monochrome artworks entered in the Catit International Cat Art Contest of 2024.
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