More omen than an animal, in myth and collective consciousness, the black cat maintains a position of suspicion alongside Friday the 13th, sidewalk cracks, broken mirrors and tails-up pennies. On Friday, Oct. 27, we recognize the power of these felines on National Black Cat Day, an opportunity "for feline fans to show off their love for the oft-maligned, but always iconic animal."
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The 4-year-old black cat with green eyes escaped her cage on June 24. She eluded airport and airline personnel, animal experts and safe-release traps until Wednesday.