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Why Adopt A Black Cat. Did you know that black cats have the lowest adoption rate and the highest euthanasia rate?
Black cats seem to be the most common coat color and sadly also the least desirable at adoption time. In fact, black cats are half as likely to find a home than a cat of another color.
Gray cats and orange tabbies get adopted at the highest rates, according to their numbers. (However, those numbers vary from what the ASPCA estimates—in the Priceonomics study, brown cats were more likely to get adopted than black cats, for instance.)
According to Dr. Emily Weiss, ASPCA Vice President, black cats are admitted to animal shelters and rescue facilities more than any other color.
Studies show that black cats are harder to adopt than cats of other colors.
Anecdotal reports indicate various possible reasons for prejudice against black cats, termed the "black cat bias." It has been suggested that black animals may be more difficult to photograph, leading to less attractive listings. More recently, people speculate that adopters may be seeking more photogenic cats.
Gray cats had the highest score for being as shy, aloof and intolerant, while orange cats had the highest scores for being trainable, friendly and calm. Tabbies the highest for bold and active, tricolor cats for stubborn, and bicolor cats for tolerant.
Orange cats were regarded as the friendliest by respondents, while white cats were labeled aloof, and tortoiseshell cats were thought to have too much "attitude." The subject was revisited in a University of California Davis study a few years later. This time, results were tabulated from 1,274 completed surveys.
Albino. We'll finish out our list of rare cat colors with the rarest of them all: albino. This is when there's no coloring at all, and it impacts not just a cat's fur, but also its eyes and skin.
1. Sokoke Cat. The Sokoke Cat is the rarest domestic cat breed in the world, according to the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).
It's Rare To Find an All-Black Cat
While some cats are indeed black from head to toe, this is actually rare. Most black cats have some other coloring in their whiskers, paw pads, or random patches of fur.
White cats are some of the rarest, making up only about 5% of the total cat population! With their striking snow-white coats, they look dazzling and very unusual and, of course, they are even more special to their families who love them.
Cats can also become depressed if their living situation has changed. If they were used to living on the streets, they may not take easily to being locked up inside a home. Likewise, if they were re-homed, or adopted from a cat rescue, they may feel sad they've lost their old home.
Pairs Make Happier Pet Owners
Because two cats tend to live happier and healthier, there's less chance of bad or destructive behavior, which means less damage to furniture and belongings, and happier pet owners. But the best reason of all to adopt a bonded pair: double the affection.
Black Dog Syndrome
Most experienced shelter workers will tell you that black dogs are often adopted less than any other coat color. Be it black Labrador Retrievers, Shepherds, Rottweilers, etc., they are often passed over by potential adopters. This discrepancy in adoptions is referred to as “Black Dog Syndrome.”
Black Cats Are Very Good Natured
Perhaps it's evolution or part of being worshipped in other cultures for so may years, but black cats are very friendly. Those who have owned black cats report the silky felines being very easy-going, calm, and tolerant of children and other animals.
Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. The percentage rises to 40 percent if the cat has one blue eye, while upwards of 65 to 85 percent of all-white cats with both eyes blue are deaf. Some of these cats are deaf in only one ear.
Grey Cats Are Not Rare
Grey, also called "blue," is not a rare color among cats and in fact it's a dilute version of black. In addition to solid grey cats, grey can be seen often with patterned cats such as tabbies, particolors, torties, calicos and more.
Persian cats have been called “furniture with fur” because of their long periods of inactivity—of all the lazy cat breeds, this one most definitely fits the bill. These cats have a sweet, gentle nature and prefer a calm atmosphere.
A breed of cat called the Abyssinian is thought to be the smartest cat in the world. The high intelligence of a cat is what makes it harder to train than a dog. Cats need mental stimulation in the form of training, games, toys, playmates, puzzles, and new environments to explore.
Health Problems Are Minimal
According to research, black cats have an evolutionary advantage due to their natural camouflage. Plus, evidence suggests that they could be less prone to disease than other felines.
A study described by the University of California, Berkeley discovered that: "Overall, orange cats and bi-colored cats were characterized as friendly, while black cats, white cats, and tri-colored cats were regarded as more antisocial.
They're Beautiful
Their bright eyes usually contrast with their fur, making them particularly striking and gorgeous animals to have around the house. If you are looking to get a pet that is very photogenic and beautiful to look at around your home, then the black cat is an excellent, eye-catching choice.
The best known cat colors are black, red, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, cream, lilac, fawn and white. Depending on the breed, cat enthusiasts sometimes describe chocolate cats as sable, chestnut or sepia instead. And lilac cats are sometimes described as lavender, platinum or frost colored, depending on their breed.