Photographer Takes Pictures of Black Cats To Remove 'Bad Luck' Stigma: 5 Facts About Black Cats

Halloween is just around the corner and black cats are the classic symbol of the spooky season. The dark colored felines have long been associated with superstitions such as the bringers of bad luck and curses; too, they are being related to witchcraft.

Pet owners -- not just of black cats but the dark dogs as well -- fears the coming of this season for their fur babies could be the target of cruelty. According to WSAV-TV, Erika Taylor, a retail manager in Savannah and an owner of a black cat for two years named Morticia, said the she had read writings from social media that some people intend to harm the dark-colored animals.

She intends to keep her furball indoors in the coming weeks leading to Oct. 31. "They say that, like, black cats are in danger. People, like, might, like, kidnap them. People might hurt them, so, like the week, maybe even like the weekend before Halloween, we don't let her out of the house," she said.

Taylor is aware that there are some people out there who hate to see black cats around. "There's so much surrounding, myths surrounding having black cats and how they're bad luck and stuff," she added. Hence, a photographer named Casey Elise created the "Black Cat Project" by taking photographs of the inky felines at the West Los Angeles animal shelter. Casey's submitted article on Bored Panda opts to promote adoption of the poor hated kitties.

"Black cats have the lowest adoption rates and the highest euthanasia rates. With this photo series, I tried to showcase their personalities to counter the belief that black cats are bad luck," she wrote. "Black cats are awesome and the Los Angeles shelters have plenty available for adoption this Halloween season."

Unfortunately, these felines stay longer in the safe houses compared to the lively-colored ones for some mythical reasons. Anyhow, here are the five facts about black cats that could change one's mind to adopt them, as cited by Maple Ridge News.

Black cats are just as sweet - or even sweeter - than the light-colored kitties. They are not "spirited," dark or even wicked as they are so-called.

Black cats are one of the prettiest of its breed around. They are called the miniatures of the black panthers.

They, too, are photogenic; they can rock black and white photographs and make it look a best-selling portrait.

They are the most fun to play with, with their teeth so white they can easily be found when playing hide and seek.

Black cats are also fashionable; they are easily to dress up without needing plenty of accessories.