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Black Cat Awareness

 

Hi, I’m Pixie from Pixie’s Pet Corner aka the luckiest black cat you know who wants to spread awareness about the plight of other animals suffering in the world particularly the ongoing predicament of the black cat. Even though my adoption as a black cat went through amazingly, I can tell you that that is not always the case. Did you know that black cats are the least likely to be adopted and find a permanent fur-ever home? According to this article by nationaltoday.com, a “study found that out of the cats left behind at animal shelters, black cats were sadly the most common at 30%.” Apparently since the rate of return of us black cats to the shelters are so much higher than the rate of adoption that it leads to complicating an already bad situation. So not only are black cats overlooked for adoption, when they are finally adopted, they are returned at a higher rate!

When I was at the shelter, it felt like fur-ever even though it was only a few months before me, and my sister Leah were adopted. I would dread to think that we could have been in a cage forever. (Editor’s Note from Pixie’s Human Mom: What Pixie doesn’t realize is that in some shelters, cats can’t stay there forever. If no one adopts them or fosters, they end up euthanized and cross the rainbow bridge. Pixie doesn’t know what that means and since I tend to these blog postings on her behalf she isn’t going to. She is not allowed to go online unless supervised. Thanks for your patience and understanding on this matter.)

Actually, we were very fortunate to be adopted when we were and also for our family to be so kind and patient to give us a chance despite our furry issues and unique personalities that often clashed with each other at times. People seem to think that cats should act how they envision and imagine that they should behave instead of facing reality and accepting us for how we truly behave. And that behavior can be different from individual cat to cat even if there are certain personality traits that are generally attached to a particular breed. Unfortunately, when this happens, people tend to miss out on what really matters and the emotional growth that can take place not only for the cat but for the human adopted by the cat. That is why it is my intent to spread awareness about black cats and dispel the prevalent attitudes and myths that give us such a bad name and reputation such as:

BLACK CAT MYTHS

Awful Superstitions/Bad Luck

Don’t Photograph Well/Less Photogenic

Seemingly unfriendly/Cold and Reserved

Scary/aggressive

Less Attractive

Evil

 

Nothing could be further from the truth about me or other black cats. In addition to educating others about us, there are other animals too that need a voice on their behalf. Black dogs get the same treatment as us black cats! And let’s not bring up the plight of the poor pit bulls and how they are viewed by society as well!

It is now time to move forward and spread awareness and kindness towards all of our furry friends. Look out for my latest blog articles where I take on these topics and more!

Got a question, comment, or a cat-astrophe on your furless paws?

You can always reach me at pixiespetcorner@gmail.com. And remember that no problem is ever too big or too small for this little black kitten!

Hugs & cat kisses from the luckiest black cat you know!

Until next time… Make Every day the Best Cat-urday!

Pixie

Pixie’s Pet Corner™

pixiespetcorner@gmail.com

The Luckiest Black Cat… Truly Beloved!™



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