Genetic and archaeological evidence show that people and cats have been buddies for 10,000 years, so it's no wonder that we're so comfortable in each other's presence.

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.