It takes the charity THREE TIMES longer to rehome black cats
The RSPCA in Kent is interesting to seek out properties for six black, and black and white, cats who they consider have sadly been neglected resulting from their coat color.
Giuseppe, Ernie, Thomas, Barrie, Scotch and Pip Pip are within the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Department and have been in search of a house for a mixed 233 days.
They’re all pleasant and stuffed with character so the centre in Kent believes the one purpose they’ve been neglected is unfortunately resulting from their coat color.
Many myths exist round black cats – together with whether or not they’re fortunate, or unfortunate; and a declare they’re tougher to {photograph} for social media – however RSPCA Canterbury and District is now hoping to dispel these beliefs.
Natalie Archer, from the department, stated: “In reality, black cats received’t convey you unhealthy luck – however they do want perpetually properties. The color of an animal’s fur makes no distinction to how a lot love they’ve to offer. When you can convey some magic into their lives they’re positive to convey some love into yours – in order that they even make your fortunate day!”
On common, it takes black cats 29 days to discover a house, compared to gray tabby cats that are rehomed in simply 9 days – which means it takes black cats over THREE TIMES longer to seek out properties than some extra “widespread” felines.
Natalie added: “Sharing our lives and houses with these cats will be so rewarding and fulfilling. There’s nothing scary or unfortunate in regards to the love these cats can convey.
“We all know some individuals assume they don’t look ‘Instagrammable’ however we’d urge individuals to see previous how an animal appears to be like and select their companion based mostly on their distinctive persona – and apart from, we disagree and consider all these cats look purr-fectly photogenic!”
Giuseppe is a two-year-old male black cat who got here into the care of the Canterbury department after he was discovered straying and undesirable. He’s a pleasant and enjoyable cat who’s simply in search of a household to name his personal. He might stay with different cats or canine, supplied there are cautious introductions. Nevertheless, he can stay with households who’ve youngsters of main faculty age or older and would really like entry to the skin to have the ability to discover.
Giuseppe is a younger cat who is filled with power and enjoyable and can make an ideal household pet.
Ernie is a one-year-old black and white cat who is completely stuffed with beans. He’s in search of a brand new house with plenty of time for play and enrichment to burn off some steam and have plenty of enjoyable. He’ll love time within the backyard after which a comfy new house to sit back out in as soon as playtime is over. He might stay with households who’ve youngsters of secondary faculty age or older and would like to not stay with a canine or one other cat – so he can get all of the enjoyable and a spotlight!
Thomas is a seven-year-old white and black cat who got here into the charity’s care via no fault of his personal. He could be a little shy within the cattery however truly has a vibrant persona as soon as he feels cozy in a house setting. He likes the peace and quiet and is finest suited to a house with out different cats or canine, and with out the hustle and bustle of younger youngsters. He has a delicate presence and is content material pottering round a backyard or curling up indoors. Thomas is a giant boy and though he’ll play and burn off these energy, his favorite factor is snoozing.
Barrie is a four-year-old black cat, affectionately often called ‘Huge Boy Barrie’. He has been ready for a house for a whopping 80 days. Regardless of this, he’s a pleasant feline with a persona as huge as his coronary heart. He was rescued as a stray however he’s able to make up for misplaced time along with his newfound household.
Barrie has thrived in foster care and has proven he’s very playful and somewhat quirky. He loves toys, packing containers, and would really like a backyard to discover and play in earlier than returning to the couch to curve up along with his people. He’d desire an adult-only house and would really like to not stay with one other cat, or a canine.
Scotch is a one-year-old black and white cat with soulful eyes and a delicate persona. He seems a bit of shy within the cattery however as soon as he’s settled, his true persona shines via. He’s extremely pleasant and loves companionship and affection. He was rescued from a multi-cat family with too many younger felines who couldn’t get the care and a spotlight they wanted. Now, he would really like a quiet and relaxed house the place he can flourish. He would like to be the one cat within the house and wouldn’t wish to stay with a canine. Scotch might stay with households with youngsters of secondary faculty age or older and would really like entry to the outside to discover the place he can bask within the solar.
Pip Pip is a three-year-old male black and white cat who got here into RSPCA’s care after he was discovered straying with an harm. Nobody got here ahead to say Pip Pip so he’s now in search of a brand new house and a brand new life. He’s an affectionate and playful cat who likes to discover a cozy lap to perch on. He’ll make a terrific companion and would additionally like entry to a backyard to have the ability to go outdoors and discover. He’d desire to be the only-cat within the house however he might stay with a cat-friendly canine and he will be rehomed to households who’ve youngsters of secondary faculty age or older.
When you assume you can provide any of those cats a house, please contact the RSPCA Canterbury and District Department on data@rspca-canterbury.org.uk or name 01227 719113 for extra info
