Black cats are often associated with myths and superstition ... "So cute, my cats would strip the skin from my bones if I dare to put their paws near the water," said Donna.

Pinpointing Bombay cat vs. black cat characteristics can be tricky if you don't know exactly what to look for. How closely are you looking at a cat's whiskers, nose and paw pads?

The pads also have pheromone glands to mark territory and communicate with other cats. Paw pads come in a variety of colors, ...

The 12th century writer Walter Mapp told of the devil appearing to his disciples in the form of a black cat whose rear end they were required to kiss. (It is unclear how serious Mapp was here.) ...