08/17/2025
Omg it’s Black Cat appreciation day 😱 alright guys show off your black cats in the comments 👏 Let’s see them 🖤
🐈⬛ Black Cat Appreciation Day is more than a feel-good holiday — it’s also a reminder of a persistent challenge in animal welfare.
Research confirms that black cats face two significant disadvantages in shelters:
• Lower adoption rates
• Higher euthanasia rates
This “Black Cat Bias” (and broader “Dark Cat Syndrome”) has cultural roots — from centuries-old superstitions to subtle visual preferences — and it can affect how quickly cats find homes. In some cases, it even impacts the veterinary care they receive after adoption.
Our Trends article dives into Robert Carini’s study of nearly 8,000 cats in an urban Kentucky shelter and explores ways to counteract this bias, from better photography to reframing public perception.
Today’s the perfect day to challenge myths and celebrate black cats for what they truly are: loving, unique, and deserving of excellent care.
📖 Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q03C-sBh0
📄 Explore the AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines to see how you can support every cat: https://hubs.li/Q03C-rpq0