For Protection
Fortune Cats that provide protection are often black or red in colour.
Black fortune cats protect you from those with evil thoughts and unpleasant intentions towards you - think enemies, backstabbers and people who have been creating unnecessary inconvenience and obstacles in your life.
Red fortune cats on the other hand, provide more "spiritual" protection, ensuring that nothing unearthly may harm you. This can also include warding away nightmares or a streak of bad luck that you can't seem to shake off.
