What is it about the black cat that makes some people so uncomfortable? I don’t understand. Black cats are no more unlucky than green sweaters. Animal Aide and most other shelters have more black cats than any other individual colour. Right now we have cats who came in as kittens last year and are still here. They have spent their childhood in a cage when they should have been in a home, playing and being loved. Other kittens of different colours from last year have all found homes but Poppy, Q-tip, Jewel, Kat, Sid, Sahara, Sally and probably a few more are still here. Is it fair? I don’t think so !!! I am hoping that this year’s black kittens have better luck than last year. Black Lily, Blue, Fluffy (my personal favourite black kitten- adopted), Jinx, Mam, Pebbles, Whiskers (adopted), Eclipse (adopted), Rocky, Runt, Sammy, Tom Thumb, Yoda and at Petsmart right now….Berlioz (my second favourite kitten…he’s just so sweet-adopted), Esme and Laurent. This list does not include all the black kittens to come or the ones I haven’t met yet in foster homes. Sure, the tabbies, torti’s, and the more colourful ones are cute but how can you resist a little black kitten running down the hall…all legs and ears? Let’s also not forget about all these black kittens mothers, most of whom are also black, some of them just under one year of age. Last Saturday, someone actually came in especially looking for a black kitten and, wonders of wonders, adopted her. It totally made my day !!! My question for you, the readers, is this…..if you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, why would you NOT want a black one? What intelligent, logical reason can you come up with? I am usually at the centre on Saturdays and I would be very interested in your viewpoint. 333 Talbot St. St. Thomas, 519-633-3788.
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A Black Cat for You?
Monday, July 26th, 2010Barbara
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Barbra is my kind of cat. It wasn’t always so. I used to be attracted to the long haired tabby and while I still find myself drawn to them, the black ones really tug at my heart. Barbra is the blackest black and has the type of legs that if they were on a human would make her a top model; mile long legs. She has an exceptionally exotic face and a winning personality. Barbra will practically jump out of her cage and cuddle for as long as you can stand it and one year old Barbra is banking on the fact that you will be unwilling to put her back in her cage. Try, try and try again is her motto. One of these days, somebody will look deeply into her eyes and find their feline soul mate. Could be you !!!! You never know what will happen when you step through our door. Come on….I dare ya!!!! 333 Talbot St., St. Thomas, 519-633-3788 or e-mail us.
Belinda
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Belinda has not been a particularly happy camper since her arrival July 14, 2010. One year old Belinda seems to feel that she is somewhat better than the average feline and as such, is unhappy to be housed with so many inferior specimens. Her opinion may change as she learns to accept the hard fact that she is in a cage and there is nothing she can do about it. Belinda is very attractive and according to her, that goes without saying. Everyone knows that the tabby is the smartest and prettiest of cats and Belinda wants you to know that she is, of course, the best. Whether she has an inflated opinion of herself remains to be seen. Belinda may not show the best side of herself, for awhile, if she can see other cats. so keep that in mind. 333 Talbot St., St. Thomas, 519-633-3788 or e-mail us.