vegansofig: Did you know that black animals, especially black cats are less likely to be adopted than lighter colored animals? Some say it has to do with not showing up as well in pictures, others believe people’s superstitions of black cats have an impact on their decision process. One study found that black cats were about half as likely to be adopted as tabby cats and two-thirds less likely than white cats. But for cats in general, the odds are not good: of the approximately 3,000 cats of all colors offered for adoption during the nine months of that study, only around 600, or 20 percent, found homes. Those remaining were euthanized. Every kitten born is a death sentence for a shelter cat. Please ✂ fix your pets ✂ and consider adopting a black animal. I’m pictured here with my black baby girl Gabby. I adopted her from the Castaic shelter four years ago. She may take after her mother and be legitimately bat shit crazy, but she’s a lovely girl. Black is beautiful. #vegansofig http://instagram.com/p/PITaZqGiXQ/

vegansofig:

Did you know that black animals, especially black cats are less likely to be adopted than lighter colored animals?

Some say it has to do with not showing up as well in pictures, others believe people’s superstitions of black cats have an impact on their decision process. One study found that black cats were about half as likely to be adopted as tabby cats and two-thirds less likely than white cats.

But for cats in general, the odds are not good: of the approximately 3,000 cats of all colors offered for adoption during the nine months of that study, only around 600, or 20 percent, found homes. Those remaining were euthanized.

Every kitten born is a death sentence for a shelter cat. Please ✂ fix your pets ✂ and consider adopting a black animal.

I’m pictured here with my black baby girl Gabby. I adopted her from the Castaic shelter four years ago. She may take after her mother and be legitimately bat shit crazy, but she’s a lovely girl. Black is beautiful. #vegansofig

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Sep. 4 2012
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    Both of my Ashllys were black. My handsome, sweet, lovable brother was the best cat a girl could have asked for. I miss...
  8. sorry-neither reblogged this from tusofsky and added:
    Wow. I guess when I become a cat lady, I’ll exclusively adopt black cats.
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    black cats are the best cats.
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    This is bullshit, black cats are adorable! Cats and dogs are great, there shouldn’t be animal racism
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    This makes me sad. I adore black animals. Of the 5 pets I have, 4 of them are black. But I don’t think the look of the...
  20. pixiesteahouse reblogged this from asterisknova and added:
    I love black animals… But we live in a world where white is pure and the only thing god would care to love… I’m not...
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    All of my critters are black or black with patches of white. And I usually try to adopt the older ones because they need...
  24. asterisknova reblogged this from cardiacmuscle and added:
    This is part of the reason I’m planning to adopt a black cat. But to be honest, it’s because black cats are awesome.
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    I am trying but my current living situation won’t let me have any more than the two I’ve got >.> There is this black...
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