Black Cats Need Our Love Too!

With Halloween only a few weeks away, I thought this would be a good
time to write about black cats.  As we all know, the black cat is
symbolic of this holiday but, unfortunately, not in a good way.
Despite popular beliefs that black cats are evil and bring bad luck,
they are beautiful creatures that need as much love and attention as
any other pet.  Black cats are "pawesome" and deserve a loving home
just as much as any other colored cat.
FACT:  BLACK CATS ARE UNWANTED...Because they have been given an
unfair reputation and so many people believe all the hype, black cats
are less likely to be adopted as cats of other colors.  In reality
however, the only scary thing about black cats is that they have the
hardest time finding a good home.
MYTH:  BLACK CATS ARE BAD LUCK...Some believe that black cats are a
symbol of bad luck.  This is just a myth dating back to the Middle
Ages when black cats were associated with witchcraft.  However, many
cultures actually worship the black cat and some even believe they
bring good luck.
MYTH:  BLACK CATS ARE EVIL...All cats are playful and love to jump and
climb on things in your house.  They also like to stalk you without
you ever knowing it.  This is what ALL cats do...not just black cats.
This doesn’t make them evil...it makes them cats!
MYTH:  BLACK CATS ARE SACRIFICED DURING HALLOWEEN...Experts agree this
is false; however, pranksters and those looking to hurt animals will
target any animal, regardless of breed or coat color.  For this
reason, it is highly recommended that you bring all of your pets
inside on Halloween to keep them safe from the crazies out there and
help them avoid undue stress.
Now here are some fun reasons you should adopt a black cat...
• Their fur won't show on your little black dress or suit and tie.
• You can tell your friends and family that you adopted a mini-panther
• Black cats are stylish because they go with everything
• They need the most help finding loving homes and will be "forever"
grateful for your unconditional love!
Black cats may get a bad rap, but really they're just as lovable as
the next furry feline.  There are black cats at Pet Pal Animal Shelter
who have been waiting soooo patiently to be adopted, so let's try to
turn their luck around by finding each of them a place to call home.
Come spend a little time with them in the new and improved cat room at
Pet Pal...maybe it will be a lucky day for all!
Thank you again for taking the time to read this.
FYI, I'll be away visiting my parents next week so I probably won't be posting
anything here but I'll be back in 2 weeks with, what I'm sure will be
some fun stories about my parents' adorable yellow lab pup named
Cooper!
Happy tails to you until we meet again!