It is an honor to present to you, in honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day and for EVERY DAY, "The first collection to promote Black Cat adoption!" Black Cats Tell All (edited by Layla Morgan Wilde), is a true labor of love that took months to come to fruition. Extolling the virtues of black cats is a calling that has completely consumed Layla. Black Cats Tell all is a "celebration" of all that is positive about black cats, with the hope of once-and-for-all reversing negative stereotypes that to this day are still far too prevalent. In most cases the stories are narrated by the cats themselves. A portion of the proceeds from this book will help Shelter Cats..While reading Black Cats Tell All I was astonished to learn that "black cat superstitions can be traced back to as early as 1233!!!"
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While reading this stunning anthology, I learned: "Black cats are about half as likely to be adopted than other
colors. Part of the reason is superstition or negative stereotyping, but the
other part is there simply are more black cats because they are genetically
stronger. They have genetic mutations making them more resistant to illnesses
such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). The easiest and most powerful way
to see statistics come to life is to visit or volunteer at a shelter."
"Those who don't believe in the positive magic of black cats
will NEVER enjoy their charms."---Layla Morgan Wilde
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| Courtesy of Black Cats Tell All Tater Pol in the Office The Incredible Dr. Pol Nat Geo WILD Follow On Instagram @tater_pol |
Layla strongly feels: "It’s time
for a new perspective and to stop the prejudice. With so much prejudice of all
kinds in the world, I felt it timely for a more concentrated effort to promote
black cat awareness and adoption. To judge a cat simply by the color of their
fur is discrimination. The world is full of fear or ignorance of something or
someone different. We fear what we don’t understand. That mysterious unknown
gets twisted and embedded culturally, generation after generation. That’s how
myths are created, like the superstition that black cats are evil. Every year,
the negative stereotypes of black cats are reinforced by the growing
popularity of Halloween, the second most popular holiday, after Christmas. The
world can use more kindness and compassion. Cats are powerful messengers. They
rule the Internet. Why not harness their power for good?"
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| Photo Courtesy of Black Cats Tell All Sophie in box with polydactyl paws Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophie_the_model |
as well as playing and celebrating holidays. This full color anthology features over 100 black cats from all over the world!!!! A number of them are "celebrity cats" from YouTube, and Instagram.
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| Courtesy of Black Cats Tell All Snuckles with yellow rose His dad, Sam Dyson plays for the SF Giants Follow on Instagram @snuckles47 |
Black Cats Tell All is cleverly divided into the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter), showcasing the full spectrum of their fascinating lives.
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| Courtesy Black Cats Tell All Ledges adventure cat kayaking on the lake Follow On Instagram @blackcattrails |
Some of the cats we knew because we follow their blogs, they are Yin and Yang from ATCAD, Ernie a polydactyl cat and (a fellow Michigan cat), from The Island Cats, Rosie, from
The Daily Pip , Parsley from Basil's Blog and Spooky from 15 and Meowing.
The Daily Pip , Parsley from Basil's Blog and Spooky from 15 and Meowing.
Some of my favorite features of the book are the little "biographies" in blue boxes on the side of the pages that showcase the birthdays, Astrological signs, where the cats live, their nicknames and more. The little "bios" were reminiscent of info that you can find on the back of baseball cards. One of my favorites was a cat named "Shalom". His nicknames are "Black Lightning", "Monster", "Shalomykins", and "Tukus" (for those of you who don't know Yiddish, that is a tushie or a butt!!!)
There is a stunner featured in the section titled Autumn, (Echo, also from Michigan), who has the most captivating blue eyes I have ever seen. I had NEVER seen a black cat with blue eyes until I saw Echo. Echo's nicknames are:"Mr.Krabs" and "Old Blue Eyes."
"A house is more magical
with a black cat."
Speaking of "Magic" there is a certain kitty featured in Black Cats Tell All, who shared an entry under the alias of (Inky Von Inkvon). He is a 16 year old handsome man cat who is also diabetic. He happens to be the cat of Layla Morgan Wilde and the way he entered Layla's life is "purr" magic. I won't reveal the details, you will have to purchase the book to find out! Allow me to leave you with this teaser:
"Oh the Gods have a bizarre sense of humor when it comes to cats. They always send the cat you NEED, which may or may NOT be the one you WANT."---Layla Morgan Wilde
The Gods certainly knew what they were doing when these magnificent creatures known as black cats were placed on this Earth. Let us hope that with this exquisite book that showcases, through written word and photos, the magic and joy that are black cats, that we are one step closer to the myths surrounding them forever being "busted". Let us hope that more black cats will be adopted into homes that will love, cherish and appreciate them for the amazing creatures that they are.
Not only is Black Cats Tell All a "must-have" for black cat lovers, it is a "must-have" for ALL cat lovers!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Layla Morgan Wilde, a holistic cat expert
and pet industry consultant, is an award winning journalist and photographer.
She is a member of the Cat Writers’ Association and in 2011, founded the
popular blog, Cat Wisdom 101. She launched the non-profit initiative Black Cats
Tell All in 2016 to promote black cat adoption. A tireless advocate for less
adoptable cats since founding the nonprofit Annex Cat Rescue in 1997, she has a
soft spot for special needs, senior and black cats. Layla lives in Westchester
County, NY with her husband and four special needs feline familiars.
AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON AND CATWISDOM101.COM
196 PAGES
ISBN:978-0-9980591-9-8 ($24.99)
ebook- ISBN: 978-0-9980591-8-1 ($8.99)
I was not compensated for my review. I was given a complimentary PDF of Black Cats Tell All in exchange for my always honest review.
I was not compensated for my review. I was given a complimentary PDF of Black Cats Tell All in exchange for my always honest review.
