Why are Black Cats less likely to be adopted?
Since the middle ages, black cats became associated with Satan, Witches and Witchcraft. Some people believed that black cats were witches who could transform or had taken on another form. In extreme cases, this wide spread superstition lead to people mass killing black cats.
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In modern day, these superstitions still have influence on some people. Many shelters do not give black cats home during October for fear that they will be used sacrificially.
Many black cats are less likely to be adopted because you cannot take pictures of them or take selfies with them, but I proved them wrong!
Since the middle ages, black cats became associated with Satan, Witches and Witchcraft. Some people believed that black cats were witches who could transform or had taken on another form. In extreme cases, this wide spread superstition lead to people mass killing black cats.
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In modern day, these superstitions still have influence on some people. Many shelters do not give black cats home during October for fear that they will be used sacrificially.
Many black cats are less likely to be adopted because you cannot take pictures of them or take selfies with them, but I proved them wrong!
What is Black cat awareness day?
Black cat awareness day is on the 17th August 2018. There are many ways to raise awareness for the black cats and show the world they aren't as scary as people think.
You can help to raise awareness for the black cats by taking photos with your pet to share and spread awareness about the day on social media. Children can join in by drawing pictures of black cats.
What is Black cat awareness day?
How can we help the black cats?
Black cat awareness day is on the 17th August 2018. There are many ways to raise awareness for the black cats and show the world they aren't as scary as people think.
You can help to raise awareness for the black cats by taking photos with your pet to share and spread awareness about the day on social media. Children can join in by drawing pictures of black cats.
There are many ways that we can help give black cats better lives. You could adopt one from your local animal shelter, however some places may be unable for a cat so there are other ways that you can help them.
You could volunteer at a shelter. This would help improve their time at the shelter until they are adopted.
Spay and neuter any cats you currently have. This will help stop the over population in cats and will lead to less lives lost due to homelessness.
Spread the word. Tell any family or friends who are looking to adopt a cat to consider a black cat. They make just as great companions as colourful cats!
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