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Xaphrin
I received a kitten ten years ago, and yes, she did in fact grow up to be the DEVIL.
JustAGreyWizard
Nothing wrong with a broken cat. Mine's missing his left eye, and he's doing great.
I call him Boss.
DeannaZone
He look's like a boss!
LittleBunnyFooFooStoleYourCookies
I have a cat named Boss, too!
mustbefunatparties
I adopted my three-legged adult cat in August, and we've been best friends since day 1. Love you, Jameson! <3 http://imgur.com/UNQmk4G
DeannaZone
*rubs belly* so adorbz yes you are!
DontWorryImMedicated
I worked at an animal shelter. Someone came in once and asked if we had puppies. He didn't want an adult because he didn't want a "used" dog
Frawtarius
Were you fired (hence, workED there) because you killed him? Please tell me you did. For the good of humanity.
IsuckAsthis
Once had a lady dump a 15 year old poodle because she didn't want fur on the new couch, I feel your pain ...
whutserface
What an asshole. Poodles don't even shed.
phentnil
http://imgur.com/s7dUipK
SomethingReallyAmusing
" O_O OMG what are you doing!? You're going to fall! Do you want to hurt yourself?! Here let me help you!" -Cat
leemajors
you have an incredibly long arm
Flyingnun
I just get nervous at the kitten being near what looks like a high open window
Artefact
animals have reasonably good "I don't want to die" instincts
CaptainMarv3l
Im crying.
IFDhumbag
I adopted a 3 year old cat from my humane society. Greatest decision ever. Shes going to be 7 at the end of this year.
weirdcalculator
Note to dog people: Every line of this still applies.
Jeydis
I adopted a very nervous cat that was labeled as dangerous while I worked at my local shelter.
Jeydis
He is a bit odd at times but he has the best attitude I have seen in my cats.
Jeydis
I do hope that with better funding shelters can start a behavior testing program for cats just like they have for dogs.
iceclimber11
But...But.. Can I get a dog? I'm allergic to cats :C
whutserface
There are lots of dogs that are good for ppl with allergies! I got my dog from HRI. He doesn't shed. He has hair, not fur.
sirelurksalot
If only we were as passionate about adult "broken" human as we were cats.
Flinkle
I'm all for an amputee, but fuck the crazy ones. I've had enough of those. If they've got a broke head, they can go elsewhere.
underdogoverhead
Thank you.
underdogoverhead
thank you.
sirelurksalot
I think I meant to say "compassionate towards." I haven't slept in over 24 hours.
rugnugs96
I totally forgot I was in user submitted. To the front page with you
DavidBowiesCodpiece
I rescued my butthead cat when he was 13. It's kind of like having a tiny old person, I love it.
rammygrrl
We took in a stray cat, too, when we noticed it was getting hard for him to jump up on the fences. He lived another 5 happy years with us.
ThisUsernameContainsNoCreativity
It should have said "I am deaf but im not going to listen to anything you say anyways"
MsKatieMarie
I hate cats but now I want all of them. IMGUR WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME WHAT IS THIS?
OneStepMore
welcome to the group, we have catnip.
grumbleghoul
of all the animals that I have adopted over the years, the elderly Miss Itsy adopted me. I only had her for a year, and she both won (1/2)
grumbleghoul
and broke my heart in the same year. She was a 12 year old kitten, blind, deaf, and had dragon breath, and loved to chase pom-poms.
ohshititsfuckingmoonmoon
...Mumble-mumble cutting onions mumble-mumble...
nylonreader
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/08/cry.gif
Candymostdandy
::Sniff::
marjoficin
It's okay, I'm allergic to cats as well
WhatUpMyNinjas
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.
captainhowel
I'd adopt a cat if I wasn't allergic
KC3PO
You could still do it (as long as it isnt a severe allergy). I'm allergic, had a cat for about a year (ex took it with her). Just pop a ...
KC3PO
allergy capsule once a day, the 24-hour coverage stuff. Eventually you'll also get a little desensitized to the allergy.
kaffefilter
Our third cat is a rescue, 7 years old and full of quirks. We love him and his moustache though.
feijoagod
He's fancy =)
leanzabonanza
Holy crap that moustache!!
Marianawar
<3
spiritussancto
what a handsome boy!
impossibletofu
omg, Monopoly cat XD
butterlettuce
That is one classy looking cat! I love that mustache too!
MaryJaneSunshine
I had a three legged cat once named tripod
skwawkward
A family friend has a dog named tripod. He has all 4 legs, he just pees on things a lot :p
ToShellWithYou
Haha, a vet I used to go to had one named TLC -- which of course stood for "Three Legged Cat"
peridotstar
hehe cute--I thought of that singing group x)
StannumStannum
That could also be a chemistry joke :) I like it.
realcanadianmoose
There was a three-legged kitty at the shelter where I used to work. We called him Captain Barbossa
MaryJaneSunshine
Dude! This comment is over 2.5 years old! Where you been?
realcanadianmoose
Random mode
wamccarthy
Are you Bruce Willis?
AnthonyStark
get a very light cam hat on her and become a youtube celeb.
veesee
I always picked the ugliest, most broken, most depressed looking kitty.
Snoweh
I love you so much right now.
OnceUponaLittleWhovian
I already told my boyfriend that I want to adopt an adult cat, and a "broken" one if there are any available.
tinycrocodile
we should date
veesee
haha deal
Granolaclusters
*sigh* ah, blossoming love. It's beautiful :')
therealgiraffe
Please update imgur on your future happiness together forever.
MorphotheDragon
Not another @cagg
tinycrocodile
http://imgur.com/bLuaZ5p
veesee
penguins areeeeee my favourite...
tinycrocodile
well have then have this:![]()
:)
namesarenteverything
I'm sorry if you were being serious, but this almost made water come out my beard hairs, I laughed so hard.
Ingatron
I have asthma cat. Asthma cat is expensive, but he loves me back and he's worth it.
OneStepMore
What do you do for an asthma cat, my vet seems to feel there is nothing you can do. My poor kitty wheezes all the time :(
parapluiejaune
I worked at the RSPCA and it was always so heartwarming when older or "less adoptable" cats found good home too.
parapluiejaune
*volunteered, not worked. It was one of the best experiences I've had.
thelonelybrit
The cat that my family have had for the past 15, going on 16, years was from the RSPCA.
thelonelybrit
She's less active now that she's nearing 17 yrs old. But she'll still warn off other cats in the garden if they get too close.
Ericispregnant
I adopted a "broken" dog. Best life decision for both of us :)
raerenaud
That's my story. I got my little guy at 4 broken years. His 5th year has been his and my best year so far. :) it's great to save each other
SweetMercifulPeaches
your comment made me drop a tear :')
whutserface
Yeah me too. Totally relate to rescue dogs making life better.
thatchangeseverything
pics! I want pics
Ericispregnant
Here he is almost 6 years ago :) http://imgur.com/zyW7IjH
thatchangeseverything
ownnnnn
itwasadarkandstormynight
You know how they tell you not to adopt a shy puppy? Mine was cowering, so heart went out to him. He's 11 now- sweet but a bit of a weirdo.
MrKenW
You should just go into the room and see which one comes to you. I did that too , and i couldn't wish for a better cat
CatsAreAssholes
Long-ish story, but bear with me. At our local shelter they had a large collection of unwanted cats. one male was clearly feral. (1/3)
CatsAreAssholes
My wife at the time and I would go to visit and try to get some used to human touch. there was a male cat that was clearly the "boss" (2/3)
CatsAreAssholes
He was 23 lbs and pure muscle. didn't meow but instead mumbled. we adopted him and named him Frank. turned out to be a really nice house cat
blahblahbushes
"Frank" is a brilliant name for a cat! My big "battle-class" cat was "Bob".
AdorableEvil
I was worried, based on your username, that this would end up in the cat committing murder...
Naosis
brb, adopting all the cats.
IPostSlothGifs
Every time you get home and they want food:
SarahPalin2016
I own 4 cats and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
evillar
LEAVE SOME FOR ME!!!
n0tlikethis
ADOPT ALL THE CATS!
Catodactyl
Right behind you.
IAmPotatoHearMeRoar
Agreed! My roommate is going to LOOOOVE me!
JacksonsCool
noe der mine.
AlloftheCats
Finally
BenoitBalls
All of the things :D
oskar4498
I'll drive, let me get my hat.
Materclaritas
this is you soon
PookieHOS
He is definitely going to be a while
Hanahuppasour
I was so sure it was going to end with the dude getting all of them
chesis
instruction isn't clear : bought a cow
ThisIsWhyIimgur
For every upvote naosis' comment receives, he should adopt one cat. Agreed? Ok, deal. Please deliver naosis.
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
Don't forget to post on eHarmony.
ZombieBagel
Thanks for reminding me that gem exists.
FabulouslyTiti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4NMoJcFd4 SchmooooooYOho~ ♥
PiotrTheGreat
Real talk: This made me want to go into a shelter and adopt their least adoptable cat
LetsHailHydra
This is Sharkey, he likes to rape, pillage, and destroy households. You want to adopt him? Fine with us.
PiotrTheGreat
Can I ride him into battle?
TardisPizza
Do you have the capability to take care of a cat? If so, why not do it?
PiotrTheGreat
Yes and no: I already have two cats, but I'm still living with my mom (ladies, contain your orgasms), so...
ashmenon
Are you me? But I had to give away one cat :(
Blinny
seriously, if I ever went to a shelter I would come with all of the animals.
Peanut55
how many did you get?
williammurderfacemurderfacemurderface
Just remember you can't hug them all.
Naosis
no, but i sure can try :D
tummycat
Igotthatreference.wink
Amtherion
Not with that attitude you can't
Armored0Titan0
I'm 15 meters tall. Watch me hug all the cats as I break through walls1
Dekker3D
Wouldn't you also, kind of, break through cats?
Armored0Titan0
Stop bringing logic into this.
Armored0Titan0
*!
evillar
Yeah... I am unsure of the relevancy of AoT on a cat post.
CorporateFatCat
As a fat cat, I now feel I can still be adopted.
hiniku
I fucking love your username.
CorporateFatCat
Thanks, friend! :)
FriskyDing0
Right in the feel-ines.
metalmermaid
Listen here you witty little shit.... I like your style.
Amtherion
...Did you just...?
WackTheHorld
Yup, FriskyDing0 done did the thing.
BakedOn
He dunndiddilydid
MochaUnderscoreBean
He dunndiddily did it.
callmelemon
Dunndiddilydid indeed
SirenofTitan
Calm down there, Ange-fe-lina Jolie
ilovecatswaytoomuch
I adopted a broken cat that has cost me $6K in surgeries and he is the devil. But damn it all, I love the homicidal maniac.
WaitWuut
I adopted a broken kitten from the shelter! She is also absolutely insane, and I loves her.
vonsandwich
Derek! Holla.
marzapane
+1 for relevant username
ScrewWhatYouThinkIUpvoteSelfies
Based on your username, I believe you 100%
NeverNonplussed
May the kitty gods smile on you, good human.
trashieremu
Did you name him Johnny?
sonyah
Oh my Gee, I love this! YOU ARE SO AWESOME!
babycoolredhead
You are awesome.
hellomonsterbear
I also did but I couldn't afford them so we had to put him to sleep. It broke my heart and I still think about him every day.
cattywooty
it was his good life with you that matters!
vonsandwich
That must have been extremely painful. I'm so sorry for your loss.
maysj18
Don't beat yourself up. He was obviously ill and despite medical intervention being possible, it may not have been the best.
maysj18
Make sure you check out the organizations that help with vet costs if this ever happens again, though <3
crazycatladystarterkit
Could you recommend some? I am having this exact issue :/
maysj18
what's going on, by the way? Can we message each other on here? I may be able to help as well :)
maysj18
http://www.redrover.org/find-financial-assistance-veterinary-care
eastpole
Your cat severed one of your fingers and you got it reattached for only $6000? You must have shopped around!
TheGayPenguin
This is a good warning. Don't adopt an animal if you don't think you'll be able to afford unanticipated health issues.
shayfish140
I see your point but I feel like $6K is above and beyond what most unanticipated health issues would cost.
TheGayPenguin
That all depends where you live. Routine vet visits can cost hundreds in my own experience, and anything more serious, who knows.
Sheprador
As a vet student, you'd be surprised how often $6K worth of treatment is needed.
walterpeck
I got myself a one year old with a broken stubby tail. He went home with me because he wanted to.
RamblingsOfAMadWoman
I WANNA BOOP HIIS NOSE SO BAD RIGHT NOW!
jannellibeans
what a cutie patootie :)
ThatRussian
I chose the cat that chose me. She's loved me ever since. She was 2. The new cat was 7 at adoption, to match the first cat's age. Loves.
impossibletofu
What a handsome devil!
merp538
So handsome!!!
ToShellWithYou
It's incredible how they really do choose their people.
ambermae513
That is how I have gotten nearly all my pets... I let them choose me. Or I steal them.
walterpeck
Another picture of Gordon, the hooligan:
mccracal
Ridiculously photogenic cat.
LexTheBarbarian
Awwww, he looks like my Piccola:
walterpeck
Excellent derp.
ChrisHochrein
so pretty.
MEBBEH
What a handsome devil.
damnwhatever
Cooing all the "awws" for this right now.
iwantkittydaycare
I got Gidget as a kitten, but she only has half a foot.
Soulren
What breed is the one on the arm of the sofa?
peanutbutterandjellysammich
aww reminds me of my first kitty with a stubby tail who "tricked" me in taking her home. she was sweet but was always hiding under the bed
meowneko
Great picture of a great looking cat!
JustAnotherRidiculouslyLongUsername
Aww! I got myself a senior cat a couple of years ago. He just turned 13 and I have never loved anyone more.
millol
Oh God, he is so delicious!
thatchangeseverything
Just letting you know I am gonna steal your act and hug him and squeeze him and love him forever
thatchangeseverything
*cat, damn
BeautifulScientistAndMathematician
What a hunk! And he's rocking that blue bow tie!
sarahnormal
This cat is everything.
DeltaDin
Bow ties are cool :)
Dekker3D
Classy as fuck, are we?
JustAnotherRidiculouslyLongUsername
Well, he is British.
Dekker3D
That explains everything.
kkus
Even the Senor Cat
pencilv3ster
So cute
Snoweh
A British Blue! My mother owns one, a female, she's the biggest softy in the world. Amazing cats. (:
JustAnotherRidiculouslyLongUsername
I know! He is so gentle. Never ever scratches or bites. Just a big ball of cuddles.
Snoweh
Same as ours! She's jealous of other cats though, we can't get any more now or she gets really miserable. ):
youssarian
"Get this damn bowtie off me, human. I'm pooping on your desk tonight."
JustAnotherRidiculouslyLongUsername
He's actually really cool with the whole costume thing. I'm a crazy cat lady. It's what I do.
darearkin
My cat's a rescue with some serious psychological trauma- she'd been starved/used in a kitten mill. She's the best damn cat I've ever had.
darearkin
Hell, before I was born my parents adopted an old-ass cat named "Momma Kitty." (original, no?) She was a full adult cat with basically (1/3)
darearkin
kitty paranoia... she'd only sit, crammed into the ass-end of the cage, hiding. Dad insisted because "Nobody wanted her." She lived (2/3)
darearkin
to be 23, and he cared for her every day of that time. Insisted he didn't like cats, though. It seems we only ever had rescue cats. (3/3)
BluLuna
My cat wasn't from a kitten mill, but she was skin and bones when we got her. She also hates guys. I hate thinking what happened before us.
darearkin
My cat only just now (three years later) lets me pick her up/touch her neck. She was so malnourished we couldn't tell she was a longhair.
BluLuna
Poor thing, I'm glad you got a hold of her so you could treat her better :)
darearkin
It was totally by accident, too. Mom found her starving (literally; we could count ribs) by the local bike trail and gave her to me. xD
Constiful
As someone who used to work in an animal shelter: 1000x this! And don't ignore the black and black&white kitties for less "common" colours!
ICantBelieveThisNameWasFree
I have a black and white kitty!!!
kittensandmermaids
I have two black and white cats, both adopted when they were somewhere around 5 years old. One is 8 now and one is six and I love them both!
Flyndaran
My present Timmay is a tuxedo cat.
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spiritussancto
those are some amazing eyes!
Typohime
This goes for black dogs too! ;.; Love ALL THE ANIMALS.
Mergalicious
All of my animals (I have five; two dogs, three cats) are black, or black and white. They're my favorite! :)
icopoutsometimes
I've loved the other cats I've had but my black cat growing up was the most affectionate. He followed us on every walk with our dog
AhmedTheClockMaker
People do this?? Heartless!
thelonelybrit
My cat is black and white. My sister chose her all those years ago. She's less active in her later years, but she's still cuddly as ever!
Koztah
Every cat I've ever adopted was black, ever since I heard how hard it is to get someone to take them.
officerjt
I have a black kitty! http://officerjt.imgur.com/all/
vegweg
I didn't realize that was an issue. I have a torbie, but only because she was found alone as a small kitten & needed a home. A cat is a cat
Constiful
Yup, given a choice between a calico cat that will run away as soon as you look at her and a black cat that will love you to eternity (1/2)
Constiful
Most people would chose the calico for their "family pet". It was so maddening (2/2)
UpvotesForCalicos
Some of us have weaknesses for certain cats, though. *ahem*
alwayshappier15
Our black cat is by far the coolest and best cat I've gotten to know. Plus, they're so cute!
littlespacebased
I adopted my 7-year-old b&w cat kitty a year ago and he's the bomb
tuxedos
now I feel better about being partial to adult black & white cats, I like them more than colored cats. 1 of mine: http://imgur.com/bO9N6d1
ReferentialEquations
I've always wanted a black cat, but I'm afraid people will hurt it, especially around Halloween, since they're 'bad luck'. People suck.
phovos
My cat's white and black. He's so adorable. Poor thing was abandoned and starving.
Spune
The two best cats I've ever had were both black cats and the two smartest cats I've met were black and white.
mtmonkey
I have a b&w cat and I love her to bits.
WookieClaws
The shelter was quite surprised when we adopted a very cute all black kitten. He was so cuddly, and has been a great add to our house :)
GothmogLordofBalrogs
As someone who prefers those colors YAY. Now I just need to wait till this lease is finally up and I can rent a cat friendly apartment.
Bontakun
I fucking love me my Black and Tux kitties!
NoiceSmart
I love my black cat! She's just the sweetest!
ydnab
I want a black and white female kitty...so I can call her Snoopy.
whutserface
Black cats are the best.
TheProphetOfDionysos
I would have thought that those colours were some of the most popular.
Mcq314
that's dumb. I love my black cat
Ihavewaytoomanyfavoritestosort
As someone who can't have a cat because my parents hate them, I would take a black kitty in a heartbeat!
strangelittlegirl
I have always had at least one b&w cat. My childhood is made of b&w cats. I have never realized that people would consider them not special.
strangelittlegirl
And I also didn't know that black cats are unwanted. Where I live, people seem to love them. We all know about the superstition, but still.
Flyingnun
People don't like black and white cats?
AttorneyAtLager
Black cats are much less likely to have health issues as they are less likely to be inbred like most cats.
abstractcolors
My cat is all black, adopted him about 12 years ago. We had to put him down today, but he is one of the best friends I ever had.
Constiful
I'm so sorry to hear that; it's the worst feeling but at least he had 12 happy years with you.
abstractcolors
Thank you. He was quite amazing. I never understood why people would dis black cats, he was nothing but loving and playful everyday.
TheMsEvans
This. Also, still a stigma on "Black cats" being evil. Many of my rescues have been black, for this reason. <3
Handlebarmoustache
Wait, people don't like adopting Tuxedo kitties? But they're the best ones!
SleepyMagoo
I work with Black Cat Rescue. We work to save black (and black and white) kittehs in Boston because of this exact reason! Yay. :)
TheOriginalPiehole
I actually always go straight for the black cats. I know so many people don't want them, but I do. I've had two black cats, one who (1)
TheOriginalPiehole
lived to age 17, we got him when I was 1, died when I was 18, and the second is now 10, and I'm 28.
SamCyanide
All my cats are tuxedo :D
icantdowittynames
My future cat is going to be a black cat for sure. I just know it.
BeardKhan
WHAT? BLACK/BLACK & WHITE CATS ARE THE MOST AWESOME FUR COLOUR!
BeardKhan
have* I was too excited.
jessicarrr
My BoBo is a black cat. They're awesome, if a little jumpy. Mine stomps everywhere. She could never be a hunter.
noratw9
I only adopt black cats... on my 3rd!
ShibiSF
We have two black cats adopted from the SFSPCA!
BluHaze
That's racist.
leothelionheart
We adopted my black and white tuxedo kitty bc she was the least likely to get a home out of all the kittens in her litter :)
FestiveFerret
Agreed! Some shelters even have a black cat day so you can save a little on your adoption fees!
MyCatOwnsMySoul
My sister got her cat free on Black Friday because of a small black tuft on her tail!
enneque
thats awesome!
fretsandstrings
Black and grey cats are actually my favourite. They're just so beautiful :)
EnchantedDildo
i have a black cat. Sweetest kitty ever!!
Ninjafrog
I have two cats. A giant solid black kitty, and a small black and white one. When I was little all I ever wanted was a black and white cat.
flamingflamingo
Do I have to get the one-eyed cat with pee all over him though?
huckleberryj
I have this weird thing, but I swear it's true- black and white animals have the best personalities- cats & dogs...
drizzler
I love my black and white kitty :)
schwiftyschwa
I adopted two black cats from the same litter who were "on sale" for $50 because they had been at the shelter since they were born.
schwiftyschwa
They're the chillest cats ever!
Froyoman
I find black cats the cutest anyway, they're fluffy (but mine is the child of Satan)
Ashbaa
My black cat is the sweetest
(..child of Satan)
Endante
Holy shit :D
sweaterpuppies
So is mine.
UpvotesForCalicos
Yeah, at this point we've given up on our furniture & curtains. Despite the bazillion dollars worth of posts, that's all he wants to scratch
sweaterpuppies
Mine is really social, but sometimes ankles just look fun to bite despite hours of play time to expend her energy.
UpvotesForCalicos
Sometimes you just can't resist a good ankle.
Dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirepus
I love all animals especially cats, but I have yet to meet a loving solid black cat. Maybe I have just been unfortunate so far.
SpruceWillis93
My friend's neighbor has a black cat that'll follow you around the neighborhood while purring and lets anyone pet her. Nicest cat I've met.
Dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirepus
I knew sweet black kitties had to be out there. Maybe some day. *sigh*
sweaterpuppies
Mine is really social, but sometimes ankles just look fun to bite despite hours of play time to expend some energy.
statuscatmaticus
My solid black kitty was the most loving cat I've ever had. She was thrown out of a moving car as a kitten.
Dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirepus
What the fuck is WRONG with people??
UpvotesForCalicos
When we got our black cat, the sign on his "cubicle" at PetSmart (local shelter doing adoption day) said "Nobody will adopt me because they-
spiritussancto
some shelters name stray black cats "jellybean" and other bright, colourful things for this reason. works pretty well i hear
UpvotesForCalicos
-think I'm bad luck." But he rolled around & charmed us. He HAS been bad luck for our furniture & curtains, but oh well.
YoMTVRapz
A family friends cat had kittens, no one wanted the black one...he's a Maine coon, with double paws...hes a beast.
YoMTVRapz
and he's all mine...I also took his sister, a tiny tortoise shell.
Sasstiel
Some shelters in Canada won't let you adopt a black cat around Halloween for sad reasons. :(
SleepyMagoo
This tide is slowly changing, as the chance of dying in the shelter for lack of room in Halloween is much higher than the chance the 1/2
SleepyMagoo
2/2 adopter is a fucking psycho. Any animal shelter should be doing adoption checks that would mostly weed out psychos ayway.
bittenkitten813
I was at a shelter in the US that had the same policy
WookieClaws
Same applies at some shelters in the US too.
therealgiraffe
I'm glad they have that policy around Halloween, even though it's terrible that's it's needed. :/
SleepyMagoo
It actually ends up killing a ton of cats who don't get adopted and get killed for space during the entire month.
therealgiraffe
Hmm, source? Seems like the shelter would know better if that was what ended up happening.
SleepyMagoo
In 140, I'm limited. Sending you a PM!
uo111
http://www.rgj.com/article/20111031/NEWS20/111031037/Fact-checker-black-cats-more-danger-around-Halloween- Amazing what a stereotype can do.
SleepyMagoo
Thank you! I work for Black Cat Rescue and we're always trying to dispel this myth. Cats will almost def get killed for lack of space, 1/2
SleepyMagoo
Whereas the chance of ending up adopted by a psycho is considerably less. (Avg adoption rate is 50% nationally, higher for just cats)
tyrannoSARAusrex
I don't even want to think about what those reasons are.
odraencoded
The muggle minister made sure they are all reserved for witches on that day.
tyrannoSARAusrex
Ahh that makes sense. I'd assume that is a collaborative task with the Ministry.
hoeya
You made my sad face happy faced. +1 for you.
kreyll
I have decided this is how it works now. If anyone asks, this will be my answer.
JM1911A1
We had a group of American students move in across the road around Halloween. I have two black cats. I got scared and rightly so. Got (1
JM1911A1
the group's visa's taken away after what they tried to do to my cats after calling the cops and informing their university. Fuck Halloween.
veryimgurwow
I mean, it sucks that your suspicion ended up to be true, but why specifically for Americans? Seems odd to me
JM1911A1
I don't know, but the neighbours were American exchange students and they're the only time I've ever had a problem with my cats.
JM1911A1
I had had previous run ins with that group prior to Halloween that made me suspicious they werent just typical yahoos, so that's why though.
JackTheBongRipper
Its because they are wanted more like valentines for goths right...right.
PaigeTrail
*panicked* RIGHT, YES INDEED
OREayda
That's awesome; I love when shelters truly care more about their animals than money.
SleepyMagoo
It actually ends up killing a bunch of cats because they never get the chance to get adopted. They run out of cages and cats get the axe.
OREayda
As opposed to the majority of them being returned or abandoned when they can barely fend for themselves? I was super familiar with the (1/2)
SleepyMagoo
What are you talking about? We're assuming cats would be adopted by normal, healthy people. Not left on the streets.
SleepyMagoo
Also, feral cats live decent lives. They're one of the few animals who have chosen to domesticate themselves. Check out alleycatallies.org
OREayda
shelter in my college city, and very rarely did they euthanize cats. I knew cats that were there for years. Perhaps it was just that area...
Sasstiel
But my family has a black cat and a black&white cat. :-)
shaffeybaby
we have a tuxedo cat and my mom gets super paranoid around halloween. she's an indoor/outdoor cat but between Oct 30-Nov 2 she's indoor only
nanoo2
I do the same for any indoor-outdoor cat. Same for the 4th of July... People do dumb things sometimes, on those days.
Sasstiel
Yeah, all pet owners in my area are warned to keep their black/black&white cats inside around Halloween. :(
CaptainMags
That's really sad, I'd never heard about that before
Kitska
Oh goddamn, I never thought of this! Now I'm scared, I have a solid black and a tuxedo kitty. :(
Constiful
D: I don't even know what to say to that! I hate humans.
OREayda
Humans are actually in the right for that. It's like adopting rabbits during Easter. People do it for the image of the time and don't (1/2)
OREayda
realize the commitment that they're actually jumping into.
LeCheshireCat
Well typically around Halloween, you can't adopt black cats because some
kreyll
After Rango came out, Petsmart had deals on buying reptiles, I think if you had your ticket stub. It made me angry. :(
Constiful
Sorry, I wasn't clear with that comment - I hate humans for making this policy necessary. It's the same situation around Christmas too :(
Rozilla
The shelter in my area promoted black animal adoption throughout the month of October, because they are the least adopted colourl.
SleepyMagoo
This is an awesome move in response to the myth that cats end up sacrificed to cults. It's very creative and your shelter must rock!
Rozilla
I feel like you're being sarcastic. I've also never heard that cats get sacrifices that way. (Also, it applied for bunnies and dogs etc)
SleepyMagoo
Not sarcastic at all! Lots of shelter won't adopt out black cats during October for fear of satanic rituals.