08/17/2026
Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!🖤
Some fun black cat facts:
🐾 Black is the most common feline color, thanks to dominant genes for eumelanin. The same pigment that affects a black cat’s fur also affects their irises. Because of this, the majority of black cats have irises with yellow/gold, orange/copper, or green pigment.
🐾Despite their prevalence, black cats are adopted less often due to what we thought were lingering superstitions. A paper that was published in 2026 determined that superstition was not the case for them being adopted less often, but it was due to lower confidence when interpreting the emotional expressions of black cats
🐾The Bombay is the only breed that is always black, though other cat breeds can have black fur. The Bombay was created in the 1950s and are nicknamed “parlor panthers” due to their good looks, sleek black coat, and gorgeous copper-orange eyes.
🐾Black cats are not bad luck—the superstition is rooted in medieval history. No one knows exactly when black cats got their bad rap, but a black cat crossing your path certainly won’t bring you bad luck.
Enjoy a mixture of photos of patients and employee pets! Meet Ninja, Crack, Frankie, Ghost, Toothless, Fish, Willow, and Toothless again as a kitten! If you have a black cat, show them some extra love today!
