The Demon Cat (also referred to as the D.C.) [1] [2] is a ghost cat who is purported to haunt the government buildings of Washington, D.C., which is the capital city of the United States. Its primary haunts are the city's two main landmarks: the White House and the United States Capitol .

Sep 29, 2021 · The “Demon Cat” apparition is one of the best-known ghost stories in Washington, D.C. It refers to an oversized, menacing cat that appears sporadically in prominent federal government buildings. According to the legend, the Demon …

Mar 11, 2025 · The term “demon cat” can refer to a few different myths that have occurred at different times. Generally, these cats are considered to be ghosts or other supernatural beings.

Nov 23, 2022 · Reports of “demon cats”—both real and supernatural—were bizarrely commonplace during the 19th century. In fact, cat-related mythology dates back centuries around the world. Scholars attribute...

Sep 18, 2024 · The Demon Cat, or D.C., is said to haunt the government buildings of Washington, D.C. The cat primarily haunts the White House and the Capitol Building. This legend dates to the mid-1800s when cats were brought into the building basements to kill mice and rats.

Feb 4, 2025 · Is the U.S. Capitol haunted by a ghostly feline? Explore the legend of the Demon Cat, eerie sightings, and the mystery behind this Capitol cryptid.

Mar 13, 2018 · Tales of a spectral feline known as the “Demon Cat” (initials “D.C.,” get it?!) date back to at least the 19th century. Since joining the USCHS in 1973, Livengood has become an expert on the...

One of the most well-known and oft-repeated Capitol ghost stories is that of the Demon Cat. Stories about the Cat date back to at least 1862, when Union soldiers were temporarily housed in the Capitol building.

Oct 7, 2020 · Legend has it that a feline spirit lurks in the basement of the Capitol: Demon Cat. The huge and hissing black cat dates back to the 19th century. After some Redditors were chatting about the tale, we thought it would be a good time to revisit it—and among the mythical beasts of the DC area

Oct 31, 2022 · For more than 150 years a demon cat — some say the size of an elephant — is said to appear near the grounds of the US Capitol before national emergencies, according to the White House Historical...