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Black cats are becoming less and less popular. Not only in the Netherlands, but everywhere. This has nothing to do that people don’t like a black jug. This mainly has to do with people’s superstitions. According to superstition, black cats bring bad luck and mischief. But a black cat is just as cute and sweet as any other color cat.
Animal shelters
A very large part of the cats in the shelter are black in color. It’s not that black cats will never leave the shelter. There are plenty of people who take a black hug. But on average they are there longer. Only a few weeks before the holidays and around Halloween, it is just striking that far fewer black cats leave the shelter than usual. By the way, this fact does not only apply to black cats. All black animals such as dogs and rabbits are hardly placed. This is because the color black does not radiate cosiness. And the holidays and Halloween are all about fun.
In general, darker colored animals are always more difficult to place than light colored animals. The most popular colored cats are the red cats. Red cats generally only stay in the shelter for a short time. Red stands for fun and cheerfulness, so a red cat can leave the shelter in no time.
Black cats and superstitions
There is a lot of superstition around black cats. This superstition is both negative and positive.
- In much of North America and Europe, people think black cats are bad luck.
- In regions of China, black cats are seen as bringers of famine.
- In Japan, a black cat crossing the road is seen as a good luck charm.
- If there is a black cat in front of the door in Scotland, this is seen as the lucky charm.
- In Germany there are two superstitions of a black cat. If a black cat crosses from left to right, this is a good sign. However, if the cat crosses from right to left, that is a sign of bad luck.
Violence against black cats
In countries where Halloween is celebrated such as: Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, the image of black cats is a big problem. Black cats then suddenly become a lot less popular and unfortunately they are often the victim of violence.
Still, most animals are removed from the shelter in the autumn. Autumn stands for cozy months and cozy indoors. What could be nicer to have a nice warm pet with you, who can cuddle you every now and then.
From the shelter
Would you also like a cat, a nice hug. Then take a beautiful black or a different color soft toy from the shelter. Many cats are in the shelter waiting for a new owner. The character and condition are known in the shelter and the cats have usually already been raised. Look at your shelter nearby to see if you can find your stuffed animal there. Look here for an animal shelter in your area, or just see if you can find your dream cat there.