In this episode of Cat Cafe, America's favorite vet receptionist Caitlin Palmer and her cat daddy husband Clay Palmer dive deep into the wild world of cat mythology, feline folklore, and the weirdest cat superstitions that humans have carried for centuries.

We are talking black cats across cultures — feared in some, worshipped in others. We are talking mythological cats from ancient Egypt to Norse legends to the shadowy corners of the internet. We are talking the real history behind the myths that still follow these animals into shelters today, where black cats consistently wait the longest for homes.

Spoiler: the cats were never the problem.