Happy 4th Indoor Anniversary to Bob!
As hard as it is to believe, today is Bob’s 4th Indoor Anniversary. I scooped Bob up and put him inside a carrier to take him to the vet clinic for a checkup. We wanted to get him safe inside before the fireworks and fire crackers and all the other loud noises that accompany the 4th of July celebrations. The evening of July 2, Bob was safe inside and adjusting to his new home.
These past four years with our little black cat with the nugget tail have flown by. Bob has brought so much joy and love into our home. Annie has even decided Bob is ok.
We made this fun video, 9 Reasons To Adopt a Black Cat, in honor of Bob’s Indoor Anniversary. # 7 surprised me. Did you know this?
BLACK CATS IN SCOTTISH LEGENDS
I was particularly interested in the Scottish legends as according to my DNA analysis I am more than 60% Scottish!
In Scotland and England, black cats have long been associated with myths and superstitions. Scottish folklore holds that the appearance of a black cat on a person’s porch is a sign of prosperity.
Bob showed up on our porch asking to retire indoors. I think the Scots got it right because Bob has brought a lot of happiness into our home.
The mysterious and elusive Black Panther in Scottish legends was believed to possess shape-shifting abilities and was said to bring misfortune to those who encountered it.
In English folklore, black cats have both positive and negative associations. On one hand, they were considered lucky charms if they crossed a person’s path, but on the other hand, they were also linked to witchcraft and believed to possess supernatural powers. The superstitions surrounding black cats in England have evolved over time, and today, many people consider them symbols of good luck rather than omens of misfortune.
Thank you for being part of The Tiniest Tiger Community and for celebrating Bob’s Indoor Anniversary with us!!