Black Cat Appreciation Day

[vilakins]

Apparently it was Black Cat Appreciation Day yesterday (17th) in the US. They're adopted last there (my Sebastian, shown here, was at the Lonely Miaow months after his sibs, but that may have been shyness) and are five times more likely to be put to sleep at shelters in the US because of this, but why? Stupid superstition? [Edit: yes, apparently, they're regarded as bad luck there.] Going by the black cats I've known, they're stunningly beautiful, sweet-natured, and so loving and faithful. Adopting Sebastian was one of the best decisions I've made.


Just after we adopted him


In a snuggler


In the garden

What's not to love?

Comments

[luinielle.livejournal.com]

I love your Sebastian (all your cats, too) - he's so handsome. Colour of the cat makes no difference, stupid humans. My best friend had a black cat and there are several black kits making themselves at home with C's relatives.
Some shelters here won't allow people to adopt black cats in the weeks leading up to and following Halloween.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I heard that. [is very saddened at the evil in humans] At least it doesn't happen here and I hope it stays that way.

I'm so glad you and your friends and family do indeed appreciate black cats. They're delightful and so loving.