Black cats are thought to bring bad luck—but we think they’re absolutely adorable, ultra pettable, and cuddletastic. Not to mention utterly magnificent and, really, just tinier versions of noble panthers. That’s why Bored Panda compiled this mega-awesome super-duper massively-fluffy list of the cutest and funniest pictures of black cats.

So scroll down, upvote your fave cattos, and leave a comment telling us which felines were your favorites and why. Oh, and don’t forget to share this post with anyone who’s a huge cat fan. (We might also suggest sharing it with doggo fans in order to convert them to the meow side.)

And when you’re done with this majestic post, check out our earlier articles about cats. Including the times cat owners realized their pets might be evil and how four Finnish cats are living lives we can all be jealous of.

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Her first Swedish winter came as quite the surprise!

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As I look into the abyss, the abyss looks into me

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My black cat looks like my white cat’s shadow

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There are plenty of superstitions surrounding black cats. Sadly, some of them are negative. For instance, in the Middle Ages, cats were thought to have a close link to black magic and witchcraft. In fact, cats were thought to be witches in disguise! This led to a lot of kitties ending up hurt as they were punished alongside witches in 13th century Europe and 17th century Massachusetts.

Nowadays, black cats are symbols of the mystical. And what Halloween party is complete without someone dressing up as a cat or putting up a prop of a feline in a witch’s hat?

The other major superstition associates black cats with bad luck and, by extension, death. Once again, this belief has its roots in the Middle ages when it was thought that animals with dar fur or feathers were linked with death.

In 16th-century Italy, for example, if a black cat were to lie down on someone’s sickbed, it was thought that death (or rather Death with a capital “D”) was about to pay them a visit.

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This is what I saw when I woke from my nap...

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My cat is legitimately concerned that I am in the bath...

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My heart just melted when I saw that in the subway

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In modern times, some of us still hang onto the belief that if a black cat crosses your path, you’ll be in for some bad luck. Similarly, a white cat crossing your path is said to bring good luck. But do you know what we think? We believe that a cute cat crossing your path is definitely great luck.

When we take a closer look at different cultures, we realize that they have different understandings of what encountering a black cat means. For instance, in ancient Egypt, black cats were considered good luck, protected you from disease, and gave a boost to your fertility.

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"This character has not been unlocked yet"

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3:30am zoomies must be incredible

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This is voodoo, my bottle fed baby that I rescued

Meanwhile, in Japan, spotting a black cat means that you’ll have luck finding love. While seeing a cat on your porch or in your doorway implies that you’ll be prosperous soon. Similarly, in France, seeing a black cat meant that something magical was about to happen.

It’s great to know that not all superstitions are stereotypically negative. Especially considering how many black cats we’ve crammed into this list!

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My dude Ray showing off his thumb

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Perfect camouflage

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Took my Void to the vet extremely worried he had a terminal illness because he was not eating, drinking or moving much. Turns out he just didn't like the food we gave him. He has no regrets

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Five rescued black panthers

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Jasper and Neil were a little dramatic about their recent vet visit

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When zoomies are about to begin

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My twin black cats that like to sleep mirrored did this position last night

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Construction workers put high-visual jacket on black cat so it doesn't get hurt

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I'd like you all to meet my little void girl

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#25

I thought this photo I took of my black cat shows off how amazing their eyes are

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In most western cultures, black cats are considered a bad omen. But in Scottish lore, the arrival of a strange black cat signifies prosperity

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bLaCK cATs dOn't PHotoGraPh wEll

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Color me impressed black cat

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#33

Gave Jack a bath and now he’s doing that stereotypical black cat thing

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Rebel polydactyl cat

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#40

He is not a devil. He is just a cat in flour

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#41

Black kitty enjoys some warm ground lighting

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#43

It's Toothless!

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#44

But... I believed you...

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Foster kitten. I can’t even...

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#46

Cinder belongs to the family down the street but still waits for me to get home every day

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#47

Can't believe just a week ago my precious Void was living in a cage at the shelter

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#49

Would you pet me? I'd pet me

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This is Morticia. We got her from the black cat rescue. She is very shy

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#51

Give the older shelter kitties a chance. Best hugs ever

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#52

How our cat greets us in the morning

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I took too long getting out of my car. They were checking on me

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#56

Crow or cat?

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This girl can have anything she might ever ask me for. Forever

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#60

I heard a noise coming from under the couch and this is what I saw when I looked down

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#61

My wife said she was making tacos for dinner and before I could blink, Obsidian pops out with lightning speed

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#62

Adopted this loaf two months ago! She still loves to rest her head on my hand

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#63

Thought I got a kitten, got a friendly demon instead

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Blep

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#65

Marlo is *not* a fan of the shirt

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This is what I show people when they ask why my hands are covered in tiny scratches...

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My Cooney

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A black cat with a pink nose!

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#78

Black cat on Monday night football in New York

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#81

Are tucked in black cats allowed here?

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#83

It is a shame that thanksgiving has become an over commercialized holiday focused on gluttony when it should really be about gratitude and pious self reflection with your black cat in a pilgrim hat