RSPCA Kent Charity Struggles to Rehome Black Cats: Takes 3x Longer Than Others
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It takes the charity THREE TIMES longer to rehome black cats
The RSPCA in Kent is interesting to search out houses for six black, and black and white, cats who they consider have sadly been neglected on account of their coat color.
Giuseppe, Ernie, Thomas, Barrie, Scotch and Pip Pip are within the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch and have been on the lookout for a house for a mixed 233 days.
They are all pleasant and filled with character so the centre in Kent believes the one cause they’ve been neglected is unfortunately on account of their coat color.
Many myths exist round black cats – together with whether or not they’re fortunate, or unfortunate; and a declare they’re more durable to {photograph} for social media – however RSPCA Canterbury and District is now hoping to dispel these beliefs.
Natalie Archer, from the department, stated: “In reality, black cats gained’t convey you dangerous luck – however they do want eternally houses. The color of an animal’s fur makes no distinction to how a lot love they’ve to present. If you possibly can convey some magic into their lives they’re positive to convey some love into yours – in order that they even make your fortunate day!”
On common, it takes black cats 29 days to discover a residence, compared to gray tabby cats that are rehomed in simply 9 days – that means it takes black cats over THREE TIMES longer to search out houses than some extra “standard” felines.
Natalie added: “Sharing our lives and houses with these cats will be so rewarding and fulfilling. There is nothing scary or unfortunate concerning the love these cats can convey.
“We know some folks assume they don’t look ‘Instagrammable’ however we’d urge folks to see previous how an animal appears and select their companion based mostly on their distinctive persona – and moreover, we disagree and consider all these cats look purr-fectly photogenic!”
Giuseppe is a two-year-old male black cat who got here into the care of the Canterbury department after he was discovered straying and undesirable. He is a pleasant and enjoyable cat who’s simply on the lookout for a household to name his personal. He might dwell with different cats or canine, offered there are cautious introductions. However, he can dwell with households who’ve youngsters of main college age or older and would love entry to the surface to have the ability to discover.
Giuseppe is a younger cat who is filled with vitality and enjoyable and can make an ideal household pet.
Ernie is a one-year-old black and white cat who is completely filled with beans. He is on the lookout for a brand new residence with plenty of time for play and enrichment to burn off some steam and have plenty of enjoyable. He will love time within the backyard after which a comfortable new residence to sit back out in as soon as playtime is over. He might dwell with households who’ve youngsters of secondary college age or older and would favor to not dwell with a canine or one other cat – so he can get all of the enjoyable and a spotlight!
Thomas is a seven-year-old white and black cat who got here into the charity’s care by no fault of his personal. He could be a little shy within the cattery however really has a vibrant persona as soon as he feels cozy in a house atmosphere. He likes the peace and quiet and is finest suited to a house with out different cats or canine, and with out the hustle and bustle of younger youngsters. He has a delicate presence and is content material pottering round a backyard or curling up indoors. Thomas is a giant boy and though he’ll play and burn off these energy, his favorite factor is snoozing.
Barrie is a four-year-old black cat, affectionately often known as ‘Big Boy Barrie’. He has been ready for a house for a whopping 80 days. Despite this, he’s a pleasant feline with a persona as huge as his coronary heart. He was rescued as a stray however he’s able to make up for misplaced time along with his newfound household.
Barrie has thrived in foster care and has proven he’s very playful and reasonably quirky. He loves toys, bins, and would love a backyard to discover and play in earlier than returning to the couch to twist up along with his people. He’d desire an adult-only residence and would love to not dwell with one other cat, or a canine.
Scotch is a one-year-old black and white cat with soulful eyes and a delicate persona. He seems a bit shy within the cattery however as soon as he’s settled, his true persona shines by. He is extremely pleasant and loves companionship and affection. He was rescued from a multi-cat family with too many younger felines who couldn’t get the care and a spotlight they wanted. Now, he would love a quiet and relaxed residence the place he can flourish. He would favor to be the one cat within the residence and wouldn’t prefer to dwell with a canine. Scotch might dwell with households with youngsters of secondary college age or older and would love entry to the outside to discover the place he can bask within the solar.
Pip Pip is a three-year-old male black and white cat who got here into RSPCA’s care after he was discovered straying with an damage. No one got here ahead to assert Pip Pip so he’s now on the lookout for a brand new residence and a brand new life. He is an affectionate and playful cat who likes to discover a cozy lap to perch on. He will make an important companion and would additionally like entry to a backyard to have the ability to go outdoors and discover. He’d desire to be the only-cat within the residence however he might dwell with a cat-friendly canine and he will be rehomed to households who’ve youngsters of secondary college age or older.
If you assume you can provide any of those cats a house, please contact the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch on info@rspca-canterbury.org.uk or name 01227 719113 for extra info
