17/08/2024
Happy Caturday! And Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈⬛
As unbelievable as this sounds, black cats are about half as likely to be adopted as other cats. Could you show some love to a homeless or abused black cat or kitten by contacting your local animal shelter to find one in need of a good home? Rescue organisations will tell you that black cats are often overlooked leading to a higher likelihood of them being left behind, or worse. The same bias often includes dogs. 🫤
Here are some interesting facts about these magnificent creatures:
🐈⬛ Black cats can change colour – Black cats that also have the Tabby stripe gene have fur that can turn a rusty brown color after they’ve been lounging in the sun for a long time.
🐈⬛ They were companions to sailors – Sailors and fishermen thought that having black cats on board would bring them good luck.
🐈⬛ Black cats are not a single breed – There are actually 22 cat breeds that have solid black coats.
Black cats are a gift, their mystery a blessing. Because they are less likely to be adopted from shelters, they need a special holiday in their honour to bring awareness to this issue and to encourage people to adopt these amazing animals. 🖤
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