Due to Halloween promotions
and old wives' tales, black cats are perceived as being “bad luck” or
“evil.” This is entirely not true! Like humans, it doesn't matter what color
their outside is—a tender heart on the inside is all that matters.
Unfortunately, black cats do suffer from the stigma of their color. Across the
U.S., black cats are typically the ones who remain at the shelter the longest.
They are also the ones who most often are abused by cruel people during the
month of October, around Halloween.
**Purrfect
Companions will not allow black or white cats to be adopted during the month of
October.**
The Black Cat Legend, by Austinlostpets.com
"Black cats have carried many opposing meaning throughout history. Depending upon your line of work or the country you live in, black cats can be lucky or unlucky. Halloween brings these beliefs to light more than any other time of the year. Some of the legends handed down over time follow.
King Charles I of England owned a black cat, whom he valued very much. He treasured the cat so much that he had his guards watch over it 24 hours a day. As luck would have it, the day after the cat died from an illness, the king was arrested.
Fisherman's wives kept black cats while their husbands went away to sea. They believed that the black cats would prevent danger from occurring to their husbands. These black cats were considered so valuable that they were often stolen."
Consider Adopting a Black Cat
Did you know that black cats have the lowest adoption rate and the highest euthanasia rate?Whether because of superstition, prejudice, or simply because they blend into the shadows in the back of the cage, black cats are statistically less likely to be adopted than more brightly colored felines.
Most often ignored by many rescues because they are so hard to place, these cats are left waiting in pounds and shelters with hopes of finding a loving home, only to be destroyed once their time is up. Rescues are reluctant to take in black kittens, worried that they will not be placed before they reach adulthood. Once they are over 1yr of age, they are usually left waiting and waiting, taking up much needed foster space etc. Many wait for several months even years.
Many adopters prefer the flashier, more colorful cats, and often overlook these regal looking beauties.
If you are thinking of adopting, please consider adopting a black cat, you are truly saving a life!!! They have so much love to offer and ask for so little in return. Most of the black cats that we have rescued, have had the most wonderful, and loving personalities.
View our beautiful, regal, black cats up for adoption.
Article by: Heather Fazio of DocumentBandit.com