It's National Black Cat Day - could you help one of our many black cats find its lucky forever home this Halloween
Submitted by Steve on 08:43, 27th Oct, 2017 |
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Black cats have had a mixed reaction for centuries with many people believing them a bad omen even in 2016.
Despite each year at the GSPCA and many other charities promoting black cats in need of homes they continue to be the main colour of cat that is often skipped by when new adoptees are looking to adopt a cat.
Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to raise awareness of the many black and white cats waiting for homes in rehoming centres.
At the GSPCA it takes on average much longer for a black cat to find a home and we currently have more than 60% of the cats are either black or black and white at the GSPCA which are either strays, sick, injured or in need of a home.
Not only do we have a lot of black and black and white cats in need of homes the average age of those in need of homes at the GSPCA is currently 8 years plus with many in double figures needing a retirement home
For another year this Halloween there are black cats in many homes in Guernsey, but the GSPCA have more black cats than any other at the Animal Shelter.
The staff at the GSPCA care for many black cats every year and continue to notice that they often get passed by which is also common for many other rescues around the world.
From one of the oldest 'Sylvia' to one of the longest stay 'Captain Jack' many are at the GSPCA through no fault of their own and are in need of a loving new home.
We help hundreds of cats find new homes every year of all ages, sizes and from feral to the most affectionate, but those black and black and white are often at the Shelter much longer than those of other colours.
Sadly some have had a feral upbringing so in need of farm type homes and others are sadly in need or regular medical care or special food.
This coming Tuesday many black cats will be thought of with Halloween upon us and the GSPCA are asking people to think of the black cats without a home.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We would never want any one to rush into taking on a pet as it is like taking on a new member of the family, but for those looking for a cat please think of the many black cats we have needing a new home."
"We have dozens of cats currently looking for homes and many more welfare animals under treatment or strays we are trying to find the owners for."
"Sylvia is one of the oldest black short haired cats in need of a loving new home."
"Captain Jack has been with us since January and as with many of our cats he has a number of challenges so will need a very special home."
"Some of our black cats are Sylvia, Captain Jack, Jay, Maise and some black and white cats are Daisy, Dot, Malcolm, Florence, Sajan and others"
"Two lucky black cats soon to be going to new homes are Georgie George and Saffy so it's a Happy Black Cat Day for them."
"We have strays, those owners who could no longer care for, cats in for welfare reasons and those found sick and injured, the black cats we have at the GSPCA really need your help to find their forever home."
"A great way to help raise funds for our many black cats is to to become a regular sponsor, donate online or why not join our Beatles themed Ball on the 11th November at the Farmhouse and with a few tables and places left, please give us a call on 257261 or email [email protected]."
To see many of the cats in need of a home please click here or to speak to the team please call 01481 257261
Why are black cats considered unlucky?
The association is thought to date back to the 14th century with some people even believing the cats worsened the plague and the Black Death epidemics.
Cats were associated with the devil in the age of witchcraft in the 15th century and many accused witches apparently had black cats as companions. Some people even believed witches turned themselves into black cats.
Here are a few pictures of those black cats at the GSPCA -
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