Spooktacular Halloween Pawty: Tips, Tricks, Treats, Art & More!

Greetings, feline fanatics and Halloween enthusiasts! 🐈‍⬛🎃 October isn’t just about ghouls and goblins – it’s also Black Cat Awareness Month! So, let’s sink our claws into some fur-tastic fun ideas, tricks and treats, art and debunk those silly superstitions about our ebony-furred friends.

Let’s get this paw-ty started with a moon dance. The lyrics from the Van Morrison song are purrfect.

 

Spook-tacular Black Cat Decor 🏠

1. Black Cat Silhouette Window Clings
2. Litter Box Disguised as a Witch’s Cauldron
3. Black Cat-shaped Throw Pillows
4. Paw Print Fairy Lights
5. “Beware of the Black Cat” Welcome Mat
6. Black Cat Bookends for Your Spellbooks
7. Cat-Eye Mood Lighting (yellow bulbs behind cat-eye shaped cut-outs)
8. Black Cat Topiary for Your Porch

 

 

Why Black Cats are the Cat’s Meow

1. They’re like tiny panthers in your living room. Rawr!
2. They make every day feel like Halloween (in the best way possible).
3. They’re masters of hide-and-seek in dark rooms.
4. They’re walking good luck charms.

 

 

Purr-fect Costume Ideas for Black Cat Lovers

Why should black cats have all the fun? Here are some spook-tacular costume ideas for the human fans of our ebony-furred friends:

1. The Classic Black Cat:

– Black leotard or clothes

– Tail made from black stockings stuffed with cotton

– Cat ears headband

– Face paint for whiskers and a pink nose

– Optional: Black fuzzy gloves and socks for paws

2. Catwoman:

– Black catsuit or tight black clothes

– Cat-ear headband or mask

– Belt with attached toy whip

– Black boots and gloves

3. Black Cat from Marvel Comics:

– Black bodysuit with white fur trim

– Long white wig

– Black domino mask

– Optional: Grappling hook prop

4. Witch and Her Familiar:

– For the witch: Black dress, pointy hat, broomstick

– For the familiar: No need for a costume or maybe a festive collar

5. Edgar Allan Poe with The Black Cat:

– Victorian-style clothing (black coat, white shirt, cravat)

– Fake mustache and sideburns

– Carry a toy black cat and a book of Poe’s works

 

6. Basement Cat Meme:

– All-black outfit

– Cat ears and tail

– Sign that says “Basement Cat is watching you sin”

7. Chat Noir from Miraculous Ladybug:

– Black bodysuit with belt tail

– Black mask and cat ears

– Blonde wig

– Prop staff

8. T’Challa/Black Panther:

– Black Panther costume or black clothes with tribal patterns

– Cat-ear headpiece or mask

– Optional: Vibranium claw necklace

9. Luna from Sailor Moon:

– Black dress or bodysuit

– Cat ears and tail

– Yellow crescent moon on forehead

– Optional: Stuff a black backpack to look like a cat body on your back

10. Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service:

– All-black outfit

– Cat ears and tail

– Red bow around neck

– Optional: Carry a toy broom or a stuffed Kiki doll

11. Group Costume – Cats Musical:

– Each person dresses as a different cat character

– Use face paint for cat features

– Don’t forget the iconic leg warmers and arm bands!

12. The Internet’s Obsession:

– Dress as a laptop or smartphone (cardboard box painted to look like a device)

– Attach printouts of black cat memes all over the “screen”

 

Remember, the key to a great costume is confidence and creativity. No matter which costume you choose, strut your stuff like a cat on a moonlit fence! And don’t forget to practice your best “meow” for extra effect!

 

 

Tricks & Treats: Black Cat Edition

Trick: The Vanishing Act
Train your black cat to sit on a dark piece of furniture. When guests arrive, have them “suddenly appear” by calling their name. Watch your visitors jump with surprise!

Shadow Puppet Master: Use a flashlight to cast your black cat’s shadow on the wall. Watch as they create spooky shapes perfect for Halloween!

Treat Maze: Create a cardboard maze with Halloween-themed obstacles. Hide treats throughout and re watch your black cat navigate the spooky labyrinth!

 

Treats:

1. Midnight Snack Bar: Create a “witches’ brew” of your black cat’s favorite treats. Mix some cat kibble, a few cat treats, and a sprinkle of catnip in a small cauldron or black bowl. Meow-gical!

2. Pumpkin Puree Popsicles: Freeze some plain pumpkin puree (no spices!) in an ice cube tray for a cool, Halloween-themed treat.

3. Kitty Candy Corn: Layer small amounts of chicken, fish, and pumpkin-flavored cat food in a cone-shaped bowl to create a candy corn effect.

 

Dad Jokes that’ll Make You Hiss with Laughter 😹

1. What do you call a black cat who wins the lottery? One very lucky black cat!
2. Why don’t black cats play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs!
3. What do you call a black cat’s way of staying clean? Soot yourself!
4. Why did the black cat get a job at the library? He was good at cat-aloging!
5. What do you call a black cat who loves to bowl? An alley cat!
6. Why don’t black cats ever get lost? They always land on their feet!
7. What’s a black cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple!

 

 

 

Breaking the Spell: Black Cat Myths Busted 🔮

* Myth: Black cats are bad luck.
* Fact: In many cultures, black cats are actually considered good luck! In Japan, they’re believed to bring prosperity, while British sailors considered them lucky charms on ships.

* Myth: Black cats are less friendly than other cats.
* Fact: Cat personality has nothing to do with fur color! Black cats can be just as cuddly and affectionate as any other kitty.

See our other post Embrace the Void: Why Black Cats Are Purr-fect Companions

 

 

Limericks to Make You Purr

Get ready for some cat-tastic wordplay! Here are some limericks to celebrate our beloved black cats:

1. There once was a cat black as night,
Who gave trick-or-treaters a fright.
But with treats in his paw,
He meowed with a “Rawr!”
And danced by the pumpkin’s bright light.

2. A black cat named Midnight so sleek,
Loved to play hide-and-seek.
In shadows he’d hide,
Till Halloween night,
Then he’d pounce with a triumphant shriek!

3. On Halloween, a cat named Soot,
Donned a witch’s hat, looking cute.
He rode on a broom,
Across the full moon,
In a magical feline salute.

 

 

 

4. A black kitty with eyes of gold,
Had Halloween stories untold.
He’d prowl in the dark,
Leave a magical mark,
His luck worth more than any gold.

5. There once was a black cat so bold,
Who thought superstitions were old.
He crossed every path,
Causing no one’s wrath,
Proving old tales need not be told.

 

 

 

How to Celebrate Black Cat Awareness Month 🎉

1. Volunteer at a local shelter – black cats often wait longer for adoption.
2. Share photos of your black cat on social media with #BlackCatAwarenessMonth.
3. Dress up as a black cat for Halloween (the ultimate tribute)!
4. Tell your friends about how awesome black cats are (use our dad jokes for extra impact).

Remember, every day is a good day to appreciate our midnight-hued meow-velous friends. This Halloween, let’s give black cats the spotlight they deserve – just don’t be surprised if they try to blend into the shadows instead!

Happy Halloween and Happy Black Cat Awareness Month! May your trick-or-treat bags be full and your black cat cuddles be plentiful! Are You Having a Halloween Paw-ty of your own?
🖤🐾🐈‍⬛🎃

Layla, Odin & Otto