Celebrating Black Cat Awareness Month
Black Cat Awareness Month began in 2011 when its founder started the event at a kitchen table. The event was officially launched in 2016.
According to Cat Wisdom 101, black cats are the color most likely to end up in shelters and often wait longer to be adopted, but the bias against them is easing. The founder encourages people to share photos and names of their black cats each October to help challenge old superstitions.
The month has grown to include new groups, pages, and hashtags, and the founder’s own black cats-Layla, Otto, Lumi, and Clyde-are highlighted as examples of the community’s love for house panthers.
Key takeaways
- Black Cat Awareness Month started in 2011 and was officially launched in 2016.
- Black cats are most likely to be in shelters and often wait longer for adoption.
- The bias against black cats is gradually easing.
- The founder invites people to share black cat photos each October to counter superstitions.
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Originally reported by Cat Wisdom 101. Read the full article.
Cover photo by Anete Lusina via Pexels.
