21 Stunning Black Cats to Ward Off All Evil

Briana Viser • Writer and Editor

Mar 7, 2026 5:00 PM EST

Black cats aren't evil, and we can prove it!

They really don't deserve the slack they get. It's 2026 and it's safe to say stereotypes are all hobble gobble. The notions of medieval times when people would live until 13-years-old because they drank dirty water won't persist until today. We don't have to listen to ancient and outdated ideas about life, love, or black cats. They're associated with dark magic, but if you're anyone who's ever known a black cat, they're just the cutest, sweetest things.

Black cats have long been enmeshed in mystery, beauty, and a surprising amount of superstition. Their sleek dark coats make people afraid, but there's really nothing to be afraid of. They might seem like creatures pulled straight out of folklore, but they're really grounded and actually have a good omen about them. For centuries, black cats have been both feared and adored. In parts of medieval Europe, they were unfairly associated with witchcraft and bad luck, which led to many myths that still linger today. However, in other cultures, black cats were considered symbols of protection and good fortune. Sailors sometimes kept them on ships, believing they would bring safe voyages. In parts of the United Kingdom and Japan, spotting a black cat can even be seen as a sign of luck.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to start your Caturday with the funniest felines on the internet!

Add as a preferred
source on Google

01

via the_pizzacat
02

via the_pizzacat
03

via the_pizzacat
04

via the_pizzacat
Like most things associated with evil, black cats aren't really something to fear. They're associated with witchcraft, feminine mystique and realms unearthly. As a woman I take it as a personal offense. When you think about it, all of the world's issues both big and small are basically caused by guys. They're writing the narrative that they're not to blame, and also putting it on us innocent and beautiful women. Who gave them the right? Just like black cats, women and cats can get together in solidarity against the evils of the world and fight the stereotypes that persist.
05

via the_pizzacat
06

via the_pizzacat
07

via the_pizzacat
08

via funnypetsfever
09

via @doxie_gay
10

via funnypetsfever
11

via funnypetsfever
12

via funnypetsfever
13

via funnypetsfever
14

via funnypetsfever
15

via funnypetsfever
16

via funnypetsfever
17

via funnypetsfever
18

via funnypetsfever
19

via funnypetsfever
20

via Blu Panda
21

via funnypetsfever