13 Oct All the Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat

It’s time to talk about black cat myths and facts. Ask any guardian of a black cat, and they’ll tell you their noir friends are the sweetest, goofiest felines with the best personalities (go ahead, ask, we’ll wait). They simply suffer from an image problem. 

There’s no better day than Friday the 13th to dispel some of the prejudice around black cats by proving why they’re the best. Because, the fact is, black cats are the least adopted from shelters and rescues, even though they are wonderful companions. And we want to change that statistic!

8 Reasons to Adopt Black Cats

Here’s our totally scientific, objective list of reasons why black cats are the best:

• They go with everything. Let’s face it, black is always the new black. They’re usually sleek (or fluffy, we don’t discriminate) and gorgeous, they match every décor, and they’re always dressed for any possibility.

• They add a touch of the wild to your home. Squint and you’ll see a panther. Who doesn’t want the vibe of a rainforest in their house?! (Without the danger.)

• They help you improve your photography skills. Seriously, just keep working on capturing their sweet expressions…

• They can bring you romance. In Japan, they’re believed to bring women more suitors.

• They can bring good luck. In various parts of the UK, they’re believed to bring happiness to brides, to ensure a safe return home for sailors, or to bring prosperity to your home.

• They may be more healthy. Researchers have determined that the same genetic mutations that mean cats have black coats may also give them some protection from diseases.

• They can be color-changing. If a black cat with a tabby gene spends a lot of time in the sun, their fur can turn a rusty color as the sun breaks down the pigment to show their underlying stripes.

• They might be gods. Just ask the ancient Egyptians, who considered it a capital crime to harm one. (We know a lot of mini-panthers who like this reason best.)

If you’re in San Diego County and you’re interested in meeting black cats up for adoption or adopting a black cat of your own, visit the LYFF Adoption Center in Vista or cruise the listings of our adoptable cats and kittens, and we’ll hook you up.

#BlackCats4eva