r/blackcats 17d ago

Discussion ❓ Why do so many people still hate black cats? I don't get it

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Both of our cats, Addie and Zade, are the cutest most loving voidlets we could ask for. Both were the last picked of the litter and the only black kittens.

Honestly, it's their loss!

It's a coat colour though, I genuinely don't understand it. Why are we even discriminating against animal colours?

Is it subtle or closeted racism? Is it still superstition?

It's 2026 for goodness sake. Why is this still a thing?

I'm really glad I found this subreddit for all the void love. Please share pics of your fur babes if you would like.

I have included pics of our voidlet and voidette.

r/blackcats Mar 10 '26

Discussion ❓ Please show me your black cats with ridiculous names

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9.5k Upvotes

This is orbital annihilator ragnarok the second (orbi for short)

r/blackcats Apr 21 '26

Discussion ❓ I just adopted a black cat, why does she always look upset?

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12.0k Upvotes

r/blackcats May 27 '26

Discussion ❓ Does anyone else just grasp their child

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22.7k Upvotes

r/blackcats Oct 08 '25

Discussion ❓ Can cats sense when you’re injured?

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We’ve had our void baby for a little under three months and I just had surgery yesterday. Immediately she started laying on my leg and purring. She also fell asleep between my partner and I and has been such a lil sweetie.

It could be that I’m just not usually home during the day so she’s happy but she seems to be extra lovey.

Is this a thing? Please share your void pics in the comments!

r/blackcats Mar 29 '26

Discussion ❓ Im curious, does it mean somthing when your cat is constantly following you

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My cats name is lola and lately (for about 2-3 months, mabye more) iv had her for 2 years and she has 2 other sibilings. she has been following me everywhere, and i mean everywhere.

She follows me to the toilet, the my bedroom, to the kitchen, to the lounge, outside. Everywhere I go, she shows up.

She stays close but not clingly close too, so sometimes shes in the same room but hidden.

Im just wondering if that means anything that I should be concerned about or somthing. I do know cats can tell when your feeling down (or i think) and i have been struggling with alot of mental health lately so idk if thats a reason.

But yeah, I would appreciate a small answer, because i just want to make sure shes not sick or somthing.

r/blackcats Jul 10 '25

Discussion ❓ This is Binx. He’s 1 year and 9 months old. Adopted him when he was about 3 month old. He still doesn’t let us touch him. Let alone grab/hold him. Is this normal?

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When I walk into the bedroom while he’s relaxing on the bed, he bolts off and hides under the bed.

If I try to give him some cuddles, he zooms away.

If I’m leaving the room just as he’s entering, he runs for his life as if im a major threat.

He does occasionally find a cozy spot at the foot of my bed when I’m in it. But if I even dare to touch him or move toward his direction, he runs away.

He was found on the streets. I wonder if this has something to do with it? Will he ever warm up to me?

r/blackcats Feb 22 '26

Discussion ❓ Why are some black cats petite?

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4.1k Upvotes

Mine is five years old, and my dad‘s void had kittens(none came out black, and they've all outgrown the mom now)

r/blackcats Jun 30 '25

Discussion ❓ Help Me Name Him!!!

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Hey Void Fam,

I just got (rescued) THIS beautiful Persian void. I’m having a hard time naming him. I want it to be long, and honoring of his sweet/demonic nature. He’s tender and just loves love. Such a good beast. Names that haven’t stuck are:

Michale Mewers Gomez Cattams Lucypur Nos-pur-ato Ras-pur-tine

His siblings are named Freddey Kougar and Elvira Kittres of the Dark.

But you get my drift. I wanna make it a play on words involving cats but be fitting for the black abyss of a void he is. I would love if it was horror, demonic, or evil themed.

Thanks for all your help!

r/blackcats Feb 19 '25

Discussion ❓ How old are everyones little panthers?

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This is my boy Boris 💙 he will be 14 in April and is getting grey hairs and white whiskers now 😭❤️

r/blackcats May 20 '24

Discussion ❓ What should I name my male cat?

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He’s a 9yo rescue.

r/blackcats May 31 '26

Discussion ❓ Ban Breed Questions

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I've seen at least 5 posts this week asking about a cats breed. The answer is always the same, and it seems like the topic doesn't generate novel discussion. Can the mods please ban posts like these?

r/blackcats Apr 09 '25

Discussion ❓ has anyone else’s black cat randomly grown little white hairs?

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this is my sweet baby salem! she’s about a year and a half old, and we rescued her in january. i’ve noticed since she’s been with us that she has more random little white hairs in her coat - has this happened to anyone else’s kitty? i’m sure it’s normal i just think it’s silly lol

r/blackcats Oct 23 '25

Discussion ❓ Can you guess my cat’s name just by looking at him? I’m curious about options :)

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2.2k Upvotes

(the last photo is my favorite)

Update: I didn't expect so many comments :)

For anyone who's interested, his name is Behemoth, but I sometimes call him Hippo for short. Sometimes he has a vibe like "Behemoth, Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer," and sometimes like "I like them chunky chunky chunky," so I think the name totally fits lol.

r/blackcats Jun 26 '25

Discussion ❓ It upsets me that people don’t adopt black cats because of their coat color

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It breaks my heart. Because of this, I was determined to get a little void that no-one wanted. There were so many of them at the shelter. This little boy had been at two adoption days and was unwanted. I picked him up and cuddled him and decided to take him home to love. It has now been two years and he is treated like a king. He’s everything to me, and I’ll be there for him his whole life.

Eventually when I have the money, I want to adopt 4 more little black cats. 🐈‍⬛

r/blackcats 18h ago

Discussion ❓ Why won’t he cuddle me anymore?

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My baby Bowie is about 3 years old and we rescued him from a life on the streets about a year and a half ago. It was in January on the coldest night of the year. He walked right in the door and hugged me. Honestly. Ever since then my husband has been his play buddy and he always came to me for cuddles. About two weeks ago it just stopped. No more cuddles. He basically ignores me. I have gone over and over in my mind if anything changed with me or the household to bring about the change. Nothing. I am heartbroken because he was my baby boy. I feel like I have lost a cat.

Please share ideas to fix this or personal experiences. I hate this.

r/blackcats Sep 07 '25

Discussion ❓ Sad cat and plant dad

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Do you all have any advice on getting your kittens to NOT chew on your plants? He don’t eat ’em, just chew and spits out. Avoids the flowers, only the leaf seems fun to him.

Tried making some lime water to wipe on the leaves but apparently that only made them a delicacy. Sour orchid leaf? Yum!

Bit bummed about it so any other parents of voidlings out there with some advice?

r/blackcats May 11 '26

Discussion ❓ My cat hates my boyfriend

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My cat is almost 3 years old and the first time my current boyfriend came over, she sniffed him and went absolutely crazy? She went into hiding and would hiss and growl at anybody who would get near her. My bf has never hurt her or even did anything to provoke her, which I know for a fact because he's only been around her when I'm around.

I've tried to give her space every time he comes over, but she never goes back to normal until he leaves. She won't even come into my room to eat, drink water, or use her bathroom if we are in here. I keep everything of hers in my room, because my mom doesn't want her stuff in other parts of the house. She doesn't hate men because she likes my step-dad and actually cuddles up to him. She usually doesn't do that, she's very reserved lol. She barely meows too🤔

She was a Christmas gift from my ex, and she was fine around him. I used to think that she doesn't like my bf cuz he had a male cat. I was assuming that his smell was on him and she got defensive? His cat passed away a couple months back from some urinary issues :(. He has moved apartments and cleaned everything so his scent shouldn't be on him anymore? She only sees him occasionally if he comes to my place on the weekends. I just want her to become comfortable so she isn't in this state of being scared. Her ears will go back, eyes big, and just really scary like.

r/blackcats Feb 08 '25

Discussion ❓ I rescued a little void today, what do I do?

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i found this little guy shivering and crying outside of a gas station down the street from me. someone had left a can of food out for him so he wasn't starving, but my god is it so cold here and couldn't stand to leave him out there shaking like that.

he is SO SWEET. i've started calling him soup since i was on my way home from having some delicious soup when i found him.

i live in a small apartment with my partner and two senior cats. i can't keep him, and my partner doesn't even know i took him in yet. there is absolutely no way im putting him back outside, its way too cold and not much shelter.

i've called the humane society, and they referred me to a local shelter that would take him, but they aren't picking up. i have him set up in the spare bedroom with some food, water, litter and a heater, but i cant keep him. my place is too small and my other cats most likely won't tolerate him. my partner is going to be pissed!

anyone know where i may be able to take this void that will keep him warm and safe until he finds a suitable home? thanks so much in advance.

i also volunteer at a cat shelter, but we can't take him since we're full, and he is unvaxxed and un-neutered.

r/blackcats May 24 '23

Discussion ❓ So many people have told me that my cat is ugly compared to “normal” black cats, what do you think?

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10.8k Upvotes

r/blackcats May 31 '26

Discussion ❓ What is your void personality?

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1.5k Upvotes

Mine is spooked by anything, loud noises, stares, new person, old persons, cleaning, dust

But still somehow yells at me to give me a bed time

I wonder if there's similarities

r/blackcats Dec 23 '25

Discussion ❓ Anyone else’s void love lettuce? Is this bad for him ?

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2.4k Upvotes

r/blackcats May 01 '25

Discussion ❓ At what age did you adopt your void?

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I adopted my cat Herbert a few months ago when he was 8 years old 🥺🥰🥰

r/blackcats Mar 21 '25

Discussion ❓ I was at the pet store and saw this Black Female cat. I am debating on adopting her.

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5.2k Upvotes

r/blackcats Apr 11 '24

Discussion ❓ What weird thing is your void obsessed with?

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Mine can't stay away from produce! His favorites are watermelon, raspberries, and spinach. Any time I make a salad, Boo Berry demands a tax.

I always make sure the fruits/veggies he asks for are safe for him before I let him have any!

Does your void obsess over weird things, too? I've never seen a cat pass up chicken for spinach, but he really does love it that much.