National Black Cat Day, taking place on 27 October 2017, is a time to recognise and reflect on the beautiful black cats brightening our lives and raise awareness of those awaiting a loving home. In the UK, black cats are considered to be lucky, whilst in Scotland seeing a black cat appear on your doorstep is a symbol of prosperity.
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Black Cats Deserve Better
The suspicion, hostility and sometimes even death of black cats we still, unfortunately, see today in Western culture stems from historical beliefs and unfortunately the numbers from rehoming charities in the UK show that cats with black fur are less likely to be adopted than cats of another colour and more likely to be euthanased . According to the RSPCA, 70% of abandoned cats in their care are black, whilst the Cats Protection League states that in 2017 alone, black cats in their care took 13% longer to rehome than cats of any other colour. Between 2007 and 2013, Blue Cross saw a 65% rise in the number of black cats they took in annually.
If you are thinking of rehoming a cat or purchasing a kitten remember black cats are just as affectionate as cats of other colours, so please consider giving a glossy black cat a forever home.
Andrew Monchar, Director, Two By Two Veterinary Centre