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- Katie Waldeck
- July 13, 2012
- 12:16 pm
- 333 comments
In much of the western world, black cats are thought to bring bad luck. This, of course, is both untrue and unfair. But, while black cats don’t bring bad luck, they certainly have it. Indeed, animal shelters say black cats (and black dogs) are less likely to be adopted, and thus more likely to be euthanized, than cats of other colors.
The Humane Society of Pasadena, Calif. is looking to change that. In honor of Friday the 13th, the organization is offering $13 adoptions of black cats, including, ”spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, the first set of vaccinations, a follow-up health visit at a participating veterinarian, as well as a complimentary health and wellness exam from a participating VCA Animal Hospital.” That’s quite a discount; normally, would-be pet parents pay up to $70.
The organization even plans to offer this promotion for the 13th of every month from now on!
Kevin McManus, the Pasadena Humane Society’s adoptions supervisor, says,These cats and kittens are just as affectionate and adorable… Unfortunately superstitions about black cats make it harder to adopt them out. Hopefully this promotion will shed new light on them and get them into the loving homes they need.”
Click here to check out the adorable cats up for adoption.
Still not convinced? See a great video of 10 reasons you’d be lucky to own a black cat on the next page!
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Katie Waldeck
Katie is a freelance writer focused on pets, food and women’s issues. A Chicago native and longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Katie now lives in Oakland, California.
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333 comments
+ add your ownI adopted a black kitty from a shelter. I picked him because he was a 'squeaky wheel' constantly meowing...turned out he was hungry. While I was filling out the paper work I noticed at least 10 more black kittens and wondered why they hadn't been adopted. The girl told me that people didn't like black cats. All's the pity...my little boy has been a pure joy.
Love all of them.They are wonderful
Black cats are my favorite!
I love them All :) I would like to have a little Black kitten :-) Tnx
I love black cats; can't believe some people think they're unlucky! What century are these people living in?!
We will never forget our black furry cat it lived 22 years and we had great times!
all cats are wonderful :)
BOMBAYS are as smart as with high intelligence. Never have i met another quite like these black cats.I have had two and each I adopted.
BOMBAYS ROCK!
ive had two black kitties. i find them to be so beautiful (i love orange ones and silver tabbies too!). my parents kept my male black cat.. we have an outdoor dog who does not tolerate small animals and would devour my cat. plus he has lived at that house for 8 years... i feel it would be unfair to move him now. my female kitty died a couple of years ago (or at least disappeared). she was 10. i love cats but have a fairly severe allergy, and both my son and i have asthma. I wish I could have a million :) i'd love to be a cat lady. i just make sure to dote on everyone elses cat
My wonderful black cat is named Tippy bec his tail is white at the very tip of it. He adopted me and is SOooo affectionate. I will always get a black cat!
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