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Cats owned: cross breed
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12-07-2009, 04:20 PM   #1

Why do people not like black cats?


I have just got two new kittens from Celia Hammond trust they are adorable and BLACK
Celia told me that people just do not like black cats
WHY?
I have been searching for a black cat for ages and was surprised to see that they had so many looking for homes
Personally i LOVE black cats they are my favourite colour
yet they often get overlooked
I was initially going to have a litter mate but they were all white and obviously they will go quickly so i was asked to take another black one which i was only to happy to do
My black beauties are gorgeous bit am i the only one who thinks so



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Cats owned: Ginger Tabby
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12-07-2009, 04:22 PM   #2

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I love black cats!

Think its just down to superstition i suppose.



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12-07-2009, 04:50 PM   #3

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I have 2 black cats, love the colour too....



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12-07-2009, 04:51 PM   #4

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I suppose it's down to the old superstition, but I can't believe it. I think that people just want a "prettily marked" cat.

I have never had an all black cat - my Smudge was b&w, but I am not anti-black cats. I did actually hear the same thing from a friend who adopted two litter mates from a rescue, one b&w and the other black.

Strangely, an aunt who loved cats had an aversion to all white cats and would not go anywhere she knew there was one!!!



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12-07-2009, 04:55 PM   #5

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I've had two black cats. I've also heard they are the least popular - can't think why. A shiny. glossy black coat is lovely.

So, how about some pics of your two babes so we can all admire them!



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12-07-2009, 04:58 PM   #6

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


Oh, definitely seconded!



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12-07-2009, 04:59 PM   #7

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


The old superstitions, witches familiars, bad luck, etc. Quite absurd; I love black cats, my Onyx was gorgeous. Yes, pics would be nice.



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12-07-2009, 05:46 PM   #8

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I have a black cat and love him as much as the others. I do have a soft spot for torties, but have never owned one- although Spice is a dilute tortie. We just take what we get.
It is a bit like agouti coloured rabbits, nobody wants them either.
Maybe its because they are seen as common, plain colours. I have to say agouti is my favourite rabbit colour.



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12-07-2009, 06:00 PM   #9

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


I love agouti coloured bunnies too they are my favourite colour but as you have said they often get "left behind" in rescues as other colours are more popular
I have several agouti bunnies too
I am busy taking pics of my new babies and will have a bash at putting them up later when i have sorted out the best ones I only got them on Wednesday evening so have not had them long
I have to be careful when i go into "their" room as the other pussies are desperate to see them again and i am trying to avoid confrontation polly can be a bit aggressive so i am waiting for her to get used to them being around
It seems a shame that all the black cats are being left in rescue I can,t stop thinking about the ones i saw and had to leave behind I could have taken thm all they were adorable



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12-07-2009, 06:17 PM   #10

Re: Why do people not like black cats?


hey my 2 boys are black, and they are totally adorable. both got very differnt traits. but both love their mum. reggies sitting near me as i type.



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