Sunday, August 17, 2025

August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Oona is the coolest black cat that we know! I, Marvelous, am absolutely amazed at how she rules her subjects! 

When she arrived, she was barely the size of a potato—albeit a very judgmental, fluffy potato with piercing yellow eyes and a tail that flicked like a metronome of impending doom. She strutted into the house like she’d been summoned by ancient prophecy, surveyed her new domain with a single disdainful glance, and promptly claimed the comfiest pillow as her throne. Within 24 hours, the two humans were her loyal staff, the rescue dogs were demoted to footstools, and the tuxedo cats were assigned the roles of royal jesters (they were not amused). The imaginary tyrannosaurus rex, who had previously been the apex predator of the living room, now tiptoed around her like a nervous intern. She didn’t meow—she issued decrees.

As the days passed, her empire expanded. A couple of (imaginary) dogs were absorbed into her regime, bribed with crumbs and fear. The backyard wildlife—squirrels, birds, and one particularly bold raccoon—were forced into diplomatic relations, often involving intense staring contests and the occasional paw swipe through the window. She now presides over her kingdom from a sunbeam in the kitchen, where she lounges like Cleopatra with a fur coat and a superiority complex. The humans whisper about her rise to power over morning coffee, but it’s too late. The black cat rules, and all who dwell within her realm know one truth: resistance is futile, especially when she’s sitting on your laptop.

We all LOVE OONA! 

(can I come and live with you too?)

Your #1 Fan Boy, Marvelous Marv


We did not realize we had 2 posts for Oonaverse Day and the WRONG one posted! 
Oona, I apologize! 
I blame it on my ancient (and forgetful) Peep!   


 

24 comments:

Duke said...

We know Oona and she is such a beauty!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
What a cutie!!! Hugs and whiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx

Zoolatry said...

Oona makes the Oonaverse so much more fun those days when she pops up in it!

Walter & Angel Millie said...

We know Oona. She is a fierce ninja cat.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I don't know Oona, but she is beautiful.

Lynn and Precious said...

Smol Oona is a good Black Cat Panfur representative. We try to keep up with her
antics but she is a seriously busy kitty.

Eastside Cats said...

We LURV all housepanthers!

Marvelous Marv said...

We have to apologize. Unbeknownst to our Peep, there were 2 Black Cat Appreciation Posts and the WRONG ONE got posted! The whole story of Oona's appearance in the realm of the Oceanside Animals was missing! (Purrsonally, I think Mom's headache from the broken tooth is affecting her brain!)🤣🤣
I Marvelous Marv shall take charge and RULE the rest of the day! Purrhaps I shall be a worthy furrend to Queen Oona! All Hail! Marvelous

Marvelous Marv said...

I believe she is even fiercer than Me! Marvelous!

meowmeowmans said...

Oona sure is cool, Marv! Happyh Black Cat Appreciation Day! XO

The J-Cats said...

Black cats rule - and that is exactly as it should be.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

WE LOVE Black CATS! we love all Cats, and Dogs and all creatures with 4 legs and furs..

My Mind's Eye said...

Oona I love your name and what a beauty you are too. I'm happy to live in your world
Hugs cecilia

Kten said...

Lady loves black cats and she was sure she was going to end up with more. She went out on a limb with tabbies. She would have all the black animals though. Tigris and Styx

Leah said...

Ahahaha Marv, you are so right, we do consider Oona to be quite fabulous! Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

The Island Cats said...

Iona is a fine specimen of a house panther! Black cats rock!

The Island Cats said...

I meant Oona! Autocorrect got me!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oona is one cool Ninja Kitty!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Oona is absolutely adorable!

messymimi said...

Oona the Ninja rules, and we are glad.

pilch92 said...

Oona is a cool cat. XO

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

We LOVE Oona, well, maybe not us pups, but *she* does, LOL!! A true ninja house panther!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

What a beauty!

The Oceanside Animals said...

Oona: "Marv, that is an amazing Black Cat Appreciation Day post! Oona could not have done it better herself! She is honored to be the subject of your thesis and she agrees with everything you have said."
Chaplin: "Even the part about how judgmental you are?"
Oona: "ESPECIALLY that part."
Charlee: "Hoo-boy, there will be no living with her now. Not that there was any living with her befo—"
Oona: "WHAT WAS THAT, CHARLEE?!"
Charlee: "Nothing."
Oona: "That is what Oona thought. Do you dogs have anything to add?"
Lulu: "Just that you are awesome and have been ever since you were my little substitute puppy kitten."
Java Bean: "Sí, you are awesome for sure!"
Oona: "Smart dogs!"