ALL EFA Team Treasury: Black Cats, Black Dogs

'Black Cats, Black Dogs' by brizel4TheAnimals

Black pets ROCK !

The color does not denote evil and... black cats or dogs are just as capable of receiving & giving love and yet... more of them get left behind in shelters and deemed un-adoptable after time passes.

Opt to adopt a black pet today !

Tuxedo Black and White Cat 8... ruffings $22.00	ACEO Chinese Crested PowerP... SharonFosterAr... $6.00
Halloween ACEO - Art Cards b... LolaLynn $5.00	Affenpinscher Ornament with ... TheMagicSleigh $19.99
Dog Bandana Spooky Webs and ... AstridNicoleEt... $7.00	black cat art photograph no.... 2nifty $12.00
Sunshine Black Pug Cards - ... jessicalynnear... $10.00	Halloween Blouse or Costume ... catcalls $29.00
Black cat full moon hallowee... TheRusticHome $22.00	Primitive Chunky Black Labra... MiniatureQuilt... $14.95
Black Cat Stitch Markers--Se... Beadmarkers $7.00	Pug - Needle Felted Dog Scul... KaysK9s $199.00
Hand printed pet treats pouc... thedoghouse $3.00	black kitten photo print not... 9LivesPhotogra... $4.00
Custom Fine Art Pet Portrait... KneeDeepOrigin... $200.00	Akiko Open Edition Print of ... artbyakiko $15.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

EFA TREASURY x3: Oceanic Inspirations, ResQ, plus Halloween cats & dogs !

EFA TEAM TREASURiES

OCEANIC INSPIRATIONS

curated by JFillustrations

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Featuring 100% EFA members:

WoodsEdge, walkonthemoon, lkjohnston,

heathrock, youwannatalkjive,

BohemianAngel, KneeDeepOriginals,

mvegan5, TheRusticHome, malathip,

kskjewelrydesigns, BrazenDesignStudio,

JFillustrations and JennyStench

4 U AND YOUR RESQ

curated by scrappyrat

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featuring 100% EFA members:

kittyempire3, kimbascritters, Xenotees,

thedoghouse, youwannatalkjive, ArtByMarilyn,

RetroAnimals, nanjodogz, VivaLeChat,

licoricewits, thedogcoatlady, Rendachs,

shmoomunitions, emandsprout, sunnysparks

and RescueMeTugz

EFA HALLOWEEN CATS AND DOGS

curated by thebluewindmill

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featuring 100% EFA members:

ShaggyChic, whiskerkisses, thedoghouse,

thebluewindmill, DogBarks,

Petloversboutique, lkjohnston,

jessicalynnearts, AstridNicoleEtcetera,

VivaLeChat, FeaturingAnimals,

SharonFosterArt, MetamorphDesigns,

caninedesign, enca, & RetroAnimals

Teachable Moment: Cats Make their Own Luck

Teachable Moment:

Cats Make Their Own Luck

written by Emily of yarnmiracle

In case you hadn't noticed, it's October. And that means cooler temperatures, pumpkins, hay (in my part of the country) and Halloween. Halloween means candy, spiders, costumes and...

...Black Cats !

Halloween Cat

by olivetto

Superstitions centered around black cats are still some of the most popular today. But whether they indicate good luck or bad luck depends upon your geography! In North America, it's bad luck if a black cat crosses your path. In Britain and Japan, black cat crossings bring good luck. In Germany, it depends on the direction of the crossing (left to right is what you should hope for).

Ship's cats are particularly lucky if they are black - sailor's wives often kept black cats to ensure the safety of her husbands.

And I am sure you've all heard that black cats seek employment as witches familiars.

Cat & Spider Mug

by TheRusticHome

Good luck associated with black cats include:
* Owning a black cat. (or having him own you)
* Having a black cat greet you at a door.
* Having a black cat enter your home.

Bad luck associated with black cats include:
* Meeting a black cat early in the morning. (before he's had his coffee)
* Having a black cat turn its back on you.
* Scaring a black cat away from your home.

Good Luck I Will Bring

by PawPrintsProject

If a black cat in your home is good luck, why are black cats only half as likely to get adopted as cats of any other color? Because of the scary witch thing? That's SO middle ages.

Maybe it's because their black coats blend so well with the shadows in their cages and makes it difficult for potential families to see their winsome ways. While the Bombay (known for its affectionate temperament and sturdiness) is the only black breed of cat, black fur has evolved independently in many breeds - the survival benefits of being able to hide in shadows are obvious!

There is also ongoing research to determine if cats with black coats are more resistant to disease than cats of other colors. If your black cat has auburn highlights, he's spent a lot of time in the sun!

Sunbathing Kitty

by xandbloodwalker

Temple Grandin mentions in her book, Animals Make Us Human, that black cats tend to be more social and friendly than cats of any other color. There have been a handful of studies on the subject and plenty of anecdotal evidence. So if you plan to adopt a cat from a shelter, look for a black one. He just might bring you good luck.

Happy Kitty Mary Jane Shoes

by emandsprout

One More Click...

An Enormous Collection of Cat Superstitions

Black Cat Specific

Black Cat Rescue (in Boston)

August is Black Cat Month in Mongomery County

The Legend of the Black Cat

Black Cat Crafts

Lots of projects for lots of age groups !

Enough to make and hand out to Trick or Treaters

Black Cat Cupcakes ! omnomnom

(WOW - check those out !!!)

EFA TREASURY: Lucky Black Cats

"If you have the option of adopting & falling in love with a black cat- please do :) as it can be harder to find fur-ever homes for them. Also, if a black cat looks to you- be sure to keep them extra safe during the upcoming festivities ! Miow Miow from Team EFA :)"

LUCKY BLACK CATS

Curated by brizel4TheAnimals

featuring 100% EFA members:

yarnmiracle, kittyempire3, catcalls,

WindandHoney, thisisit, lkjohnston,

DeborahJulian, MissMinoes, olivetto,

brownrose, artbyakiko, licoricewits,

glittergirlgalleries, PawPrintsProject, BenMcfuzzylugs

and SillyBuddy

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