08/17/2026
🐈⬛🖤 IT’S BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY! 🖤🐈⬛
Did you know that black cats may face a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to finding their forever homes?
One large shelter study found that black cats had the lowest adoption rate of all coat colors studied—about 10%—compared with 18.8% for white cats. Other research has also found that black cats can spend longer in shelters before being adopted.
And while the reasons aren't completely understood, researchers have explored everything from old superstitions to the simple fact that black cats can be harder to photograph and may not stand out as much in adoption listings. 🐾
But we know the truth: black cats are just as loving, playful, silly, and deserving of a forever home as every other cat, so today, we're celebrating our own little panthers!
🎁 ALL of our black cat patients visiting us TODAY get a FREE TOY as our way of showing our appreciation! 🎁
Because black cats deserve a little extra love today—and every day. 🖤