8 Facts You Didn't Know About Black Cats
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Did you know that black cats have gray skin? What about the fact that they take longer to be adopted from shelters? Get the facts about black cats in this video!
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Black cat bias: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31033....
Coat color and cat outcomes in a U.S. shelter: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Black cats and FIV/HIV resistance: www.cell.com/action/showPdf?p...
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0:00 Introduction
0:12 Black Cats in Culture
0:49 The Purpose of This Video
1:35 1. Black Cats Are Seen in Many Breeds
2:21 2. Black Cats Can Rust in the Sun
2:48 3. Most Black Cats Are Secretly Tabby
3:26 4. All Cats Are Variations of Orange and Black
4:41 5. Black Cats Have Gray Skin
5:15 6. Black Cats May Have Increased Immunity
5:45 7. The Idea of Halloween Torture Seems to be a Myth
7:16 8. The Black Cat Bias May Be Real
9:07 How to Help Black Cats
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Ever since I was a very little girl, my dream cat was solid black with avocado green eyes. I grew up with a wonderful, amazing black spaniel type dog for almost 18 years, but wasn't allowed to have a cat. Then, many years later, one hot August night, I was walking my current dog, when I heard the most pitiful mewing. I put Katie, my dog back in the apartment, grabbed a flashlight, thinking a kitten must be stuck up a tree. Nope, a young black cat was at my upstairs neighbor's door, crying his heart out. I said: "What's the matter baby, won't they let you in?" Next thing I know, a blur of cat runs down the balcony, down the stairs, and launches himself into my arms, snuggles in, and starts purring like a motor boat! Surprise! My heart melted completely, my brain said you can't have a cat, you already have a dog and a cockatiel! So, that night I fixed him a bed in a box with cat food I had on hand for the cat at work, and some cool water under the stairs near my apartment. That had to do for then, but not forever, since you don't look a cat you had wanted for 45 years, in the face and say no...I did some inquiring to make sure he didn't belong to someone. Turned out the poor guy had been kicked out of a car on the opposite side of the complex 3 weeks before. He had been searching for just that special new Momma at every single door, receiving food and water along the way, until that truly magical moment when we came together. I considered him an incredibly special gift from God, one I had been waiting so many years for! He met my car after work the next day, and he became my sweetest little boy, sleeping in my lap most of the evening, purring contently. I tried many different names, but when I said "Salem" he looked at me and smiled! 😮😊❤ Next day, while he got checked over at my vet's office, they found out he had already been neutered, blood tests were all fine, updated his vaccines, Revolution drops, etc. and I got cat supplies, toys, and stuff- I gleefully gave myself a "kitten shower!" We got to spend 13 glorious but way too short years together. He, my dog, and cockatiel were all good friends- no worries there! My green-eyed, short-haired, solid black cat 🐈⬛️, turned out to be the sweetest, most caring, loving cat that ever was made, he never, ever scratched me or gave "love bites." He slept close every night. I guess the most magical gift he still gives me even 10 years after his passing, is that he will visit me in the night to bring me love and comfort, especially when I need it. I know that people who know black cats know they can do this when they really love you ❤. The visits are not as common as they were at first, but I can see, hear, and feel him- it gives me joy and I have no doubt at all who will be jumping in my arms, purring like a motor boat when I finally join my human and animal family in Heaven! God bless you and yours!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
P.S. the illustrated children's book about Salem's Adventures will eventually be appearing everywhere they sell books 📚 LOL someday!!!
I've owned five black cats. All of them were real charmers. They were my favorite cats and I miss them. My English grandmother once told me, "Black cats don't steal souls -- they steal hearts." How true that is! Many thanks, for this informative and fun video. 🐈⬛❤🐈⬛❤🐈⬛❤🐈⬛❤🐈⬛❤
All my respect to a very wise grandmother
@@jccote6059 Many thanks. My gran's black cats did a great job of keeping mice and rats away from the grain at their farm. Her long-haired tabby ("Georgie") was a champion "mouser." Georgie lived a long time. I think I'll compose a story about my grandmother's cats. Stay safe and well. God keep you and the kitties. Cheers -- W
@@walterfechter8080omg I love that saying!! I LOVE those little voids that due to being voids succeed more in tripping humans in the dark. No seriously my fav cat was a lil black one, he was the sweetest kitty to me. He didn't like anyone else sadly... he seemed to have survived abuse and abandonment as a kitten so I can get the not being very trusting.
I adopted a black cat four years ago and my grandma, who is now 99, started telling me all about the black cats she used to have and how they were the most promiscuous 🤣🤣 I have no idea where she got that, but she had me rolling.
@@errantwinds-up8uu I had to laugh at what your grandma said about black cats being "the most promiscuous." All cats have their little "quirks" as we humans do. I don't know about my black cats being "promiscuous," but they certainly were mischievous, sweet and charming. In Scotland, a tradition was that a newly married husband gave his new wife a black cat for good luck. All of my grandmother's black cats brought her good luck. Strangely enough, my gran's black cats knew when German bombers were approaching London even before the air raid sirens started. Shortly after The Blitz began, my grandmother moved from London to Bromley (Kent) with all her belongings (including her cats). My gran and her cats were relatively safe there. Cats: it seems; have a sixth sense that is akin to the supernatural. With care. Cheers -- W
When my mom and I went to a shelter a few years ago we were looking for a young kitten to adopt, and there was this 8 year old black kitty named Charlie who looked sad and wasn't interacting with anybody. We found out he had been at the shelter the longest and no one wanted him, so we got him and he is the happiest boy. His previous owners abandoned him so he has separation anxiety so I'm basically his emotional support human. We also ended up adopting a tuxedo kitten with ADHD to keep him company so he isn't as anxious anymore. They're both the best kitties ever.
🖤🐈⬛🖤
My daughter called one day and said she found an abandoned black kitten and can she bring him home. He is great. You are awesome for taking him in when nobody wanted him. Thank you.
Oh yeah, a few months later we rescued another cat from the shelter so our first can have a buddy.
thank you for literally saving their lives ♥️
I had a Black cat Grace and a tuxedo Bradley they where both amazing characters.
I've had dozens of cat throughout my life (I'm old, lol) sometimes just one and at one point 9 cats.
I have had 7 black cats and they were & are (I have 1 now) very sweet and lovable kitties. Loved them all. My big boy O.B. is the one that I have now with 5 other color rescue cats. He gets along with them all.
Every black cat I have ever known were such sweet & loving cats. Black cats are beautiful.
THAT'S RACIST!
it's not a black cat, it's a colored cat🤭
@@garmangarman8868 Bruh No
lucy the black cat was such a sweet and loving cat i miss her so much she loved sitting with you and purring
I owned s black cat and we called him the monk of our house. He taught my entire family the true meaning of life and selfless love. On today's day 25th Oct 2022 it took its last breath and died when my entire family was together with him. We love him so much and miss him so much. I have tears gush down my eyes when I'm writing this. Thank you for posting this today, I was feeling empty the whole day but your video came as a blessing ❤
I’m so sorry, I bet he was the BESTEST BOY ❤️❤️❤️😭
I'm so sorry for your loss as I write this to you. My eyes too or watering like a running river. I hope you both meet each other and have an Amen.
My most sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family. May he rest in peace in kitty heaven ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Thank you@@ElizabethHernandez-zj9oi
😢loved forever
2 months ago, a little black kitten hid inside the hood of my car during a bad rainstorm. He's now on my lap purring. He's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to me. Black cats are precious creatures just as deserving of love as any other. 🖤🐈⬛
He chose you!
That’s cool 😎
Thanks for loving your little black boy. I adopted a little black girl during Covid. I was feeling so lonely and isolated. Since then my little Bella has changed my life too. We sure do love each other.
My midnight sky loves me so much he loves a little foot petting
The day we lost our dear orange tabby Garfield, we met a little black kitten who had stowaway in a big truck engine and was found at a repair shop. His name was Diesel. He is in the middle of my late mother's peace lily right now. 😄
He is also a great lap companion 😊
I am a vet tech and my black cat Fred (Freddie Cougar) lived in our hospital as an adoptable kitten from October until February with NO adoption applications submitted. He came home with me after being RETURNED by another staff member and he is the most affectionate pet I have ever had in my life.
Fred. That's hysterical.
He was just waiting for you before he put on his real charm 😻
In the UK & especially Scotland having a black cat is believed to bring blessings your way. I suppose because of others rejecting them (in some cultures) and one being kind & welcoming them Home.
omg I have a cat named Freddy Krueger 😆 Thank you for adopting him 🖤☺
Their LOSS!!!
After losing my 18 year "old lady baby," Kitiara in 2020, I went to the shelter to adopt the oldest cat there so I could give her the best senior years in honor of Kitiara. I was introduced to a 12ish year old black cat who had been there for nearly a year. She started purring as soon as I held her. I named her Nyxie and we've been best friends ever since.
I love that you went for a senior to give them their best golden years. That's so beautiful. Glad you found her! ❤
Bless you
Bless you
I wish her a long and healthy life. 😄
Thank you all so much! She's lying beside me on her heating pad (very low heat and only when someone is home) while I watch CZcams videos. She's not spoiled, just blessed. 😹
My black cat has saved my life. I’ve had a very hard year and there have been many times when he’s the only thing stopping me from going to really dark places. He’s my sun and stars.
I hope things are better for you. I suffer pain and depression and my black cats heal me in a similar way. I wish you the very best and hope your future is bright ❤
Always remember that you must be there to protect and love them, It is good to hear you have a black cat buddy to help with your struggles.
I know that feeling.. I ended up divorced after 28yrs married,and 5 months later my mom passed away,Drake(my profile pic) has been my complete comfort and companion through this.. I forever grateful to him for this.. he's a wonderful ❤️ loving boy 😊🌹
Same!🖤🐈⬛🥺🥰
Survived the winter because of my black kitten. Iam not sure that i would have cared for heating this winter, without him.
I found my black cat in the woods. Someone dumped her. She jumped into my arms and I carried her home and kept her and she is such a love bug! I can’t believe anyone would dump a cat that is filled with nothing but love.
You are a good person.
Don't feed her meat.
How do you know someone threw her out and instead, that she ran away on her own accord. What do you think it’s just speculation. If you ever lose that cat, then you know that the reason you found her in the first place was because she was lost on her own accord. If she dies with you, then it means someone threw her out. Until that day, you will never know the truth.
@@rob_7775 calm down. I know. They threw her out and her kitten who was stuck in a tree. You have to know where and how I found them but I promise you, someone dumped her. …but maybe you know everything. 🙄
@@Kaiyakuza00 ?
I couldn't believe this happened just 2 weeks ago! My boyfriend and I had been feeding 2 black kittens we found under his shed. After about a week, here comes the Mama (Grey striped tabby) with the 2 black kittens! They walked into the house and stayed!! We didn't count on having 3 cats but they are wonderful!! I've never had a black cat! These kittens are SO smart, fun and we love them all!!
From my experience the Color of kittens is determined by the males the female breeds with, and yes a litter may contain kittens from different males. We had a black cat that we adored she had 3 litters in her lifetime and only had 1 black kitten a female in her last litter that we kept, had her spayed she lived 17 years and was so smart an amazing cat.
Thats so sweet. I also have black cats. 3 of them and they are so wonderful
I have my first black cat too. So beautiful.
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Get Mama fixed, quick, or you'll have a few or maybe a lot more kittens. My Mama showed up with two kittens and before we knew, she chased them away one morning and got pregnant that afternoon. Three Tom's gave us five little fur balls, including two all black toms loaded with cattitude, just like their daddy. 🐈
A young black cat turned up at my house about a month ago. I don't know where he came from but he squeaked at me until I bought cat food and he's been here ever since. He's the sweetest little boy and very affectionate. He also brings me dead mice and rats which I'm not too keen on but it's better than bringing me live ones. All in all I'd rate him 10/10 and certainly recommend a black cat to anyone.
Keep him indoors as a house cat. He'll live a longer and healthier life and you won't have to worry about any more rodent gifts. :)
Sounds exactly like the story of my boy Blacky. He brings me special presents too lol 😂 He is always so proud of his catch and meows till I come and tell him what a good boy he is. He is my best friend ❤️❤️❤️
My black cat found me. ❤ He was in a ditch meowing as a baby kitten. I heard him from across the road from my front porch and I rushed over to get him. His name is Jesse and he is now 9 yo. He is my cuddle buddy! He’s so sweet & lovable. Idk what I’d do without him! 🐈⬛ 🐾 🖤
I've had two find me on hollween
My black cat Alfred past away last month. I watched this while smiling to myself with tears in my eyes. He was such a great cat.
Sorry for your loss. Cats really do get deep into our hearts.
@@monk3yboy69 thank you
I'm sorry for your loss.
Samesies here, my Tootsie was 19. Alfred and Tootsie are smilling back at us too 🖤
Love 😽😻😽to Alfred the cat on the Other Side.🙏🙏🙏
I will adopt a black cat in a second. Coworker called me saying her mom found a young cat and asked if I would take her in. I already have 4 cats and a big dog. I said, "It's not black is it?" She said, "Yes." My response. "I'll be there in 5 minutes." She is the sweetest and quirky cat I have. Even gets along with the dog and is obsessed with the bathroom tub.
Mine loves watching drains of any kind.
Mine is fascinated by the drip-drip-drip of the leaky faucet. I don't dare get it fixed.
Mine too did get along with dogs and other cats. He found friends everwhere and also brought them home. He loved water and i had to keep his water bowl in the bathtub because he splashed water everywhere. There was never any problem to travel with him by car or plane. As long as we were together everything was fine.
Do you have any issues with them hanging enough space/being territorial? We have two cats and are thinking about getting a third, but our house is 1300 sq ft.
@@cowsonzambonis6 They fight every once in a while but oddly enough the dog breaks them up. I have two calico sisters who hate each other. One stays upstairs and the other in the basement. both are going on 18. Once in a while they meet in the middle, but it's never been bad enough to have to separate them. The new one took a few days to adjust but she's the youngest. The others are all over 16 years old.
We had to put down our absolutely wonderful so loving black cat (Buster) this morning. Dr. said he had a blood clot and it caused him to lose his back legs function and he was in such terrible awful pain... I Can't stop crying... 15 years of pure joy...! We love you sooooo much Buster...!!! 🐈⬛💓
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
This is so sad 😞 may Buster rest in peace ❤
Im sure he lived a plentiful and comfortable life, may he rest in peace and you remember the good life you gave him ❤
Lost my cat Jada a few years back and it still hurts, may time heal your heart. My other cat is named Buster as well. He was all cream-colored w/ choc points as a kitten with blue eyes I thought he was part Siamese, but underneath strips developed and he's a blue eyed Tabby.
@@danielaortizcastillo9160 Thank you so much...!!!
@@PossibleBat Thank you so much...!!!
the black cat bias is the whole reason i had my heart fully set on adopting specifically that color. i've had my cat since he was about 3 months old (when we went into the shelter, black cats were the overwhelming majority, and it was very hard to leave with just one..) he is by far the sweetest, clingiest, most vocal and affectionate cat myself or anyone who's met him has ever met. him and my dog are absolutely best friends. he's never harmed or torn up anyone or anything. he is so unbelievably sweet and funny. i truly could not ask for a better cat. please, if you can, adopt or foster a black cat. they are absolutely lovely and they all deserve loving homes.
I've owned two black cats and they were the sweetest, most affectionate cats I've ever had. They are the absolute best!
Black cats are said to be generally more affectionate. I think there's truth to that due to crossbreeding, and generally the cats that are crossbred are the ones that like humans more.
I HAVE 3 BLACK CATS, THEY RE SWEETIES
I have a senior black cat! He’s smart, chatty, loves walks, and is my best friend! He’s going thru diabetes right now and is doing well with 2 insuline shots a day. He has medium length hair and also loves the water, loves getting a bath and blow dry. He’s the best!
After my husband passed. U was crying. My little black cat huged me pattied my back and purred to me..
I am 62 years old and have had cats all my life. My black cat Trinity is my 1st black cat. She is, without a doubt, the most loving, sweet, best cat I have ever had. She is 12 years old now and I can NOT imagine my life without her.
I said the same about my cat who passed last 12/26. I was absolutely crushed, but it gets better, slowly. I want another cat, but I'm still not ready. I have a picture of my Cookie that I talk to every day.
@@jcepri RIP Cookie 😞
@@jcepri Jeff I"ve found that the only thing that eases the pain of loss, is to take in another (better another 2). No one may ever live up to the cat you lost, but they need you nonetheless. My condolences on your loss. That is the hard part.
I feel the same about Espresso, my black kitty.
Yeah that should be totally FACT #1 Black cats are the best they are smart and empathic.
I just turned 18 in august and I was very insistent about getting a black kitten. I have a job so I paid his adoption fee with my own money and bought all of the necessities and all sort of toys and stuff like that. He is only 14 weeks and he is my little baby and I’d do anything for him. He’s the sweetest and goofiest little guy ever and everybody loves him. He was also the first to get adopted out of his 3 non fully black brothers 🖤
Yay❤
Find a good man, stop working and have children you will feel what you just described ten fold and your kids will also love this cat in the family for decades to come.
@@Barcasaur stop working and have children? In this economy?? Also I’m a gay man lol
@@bongo240 yep you where either that or a woman. Find God. Never to late to not waste your life.
@@bongo240 Find God
I adopted a black kitten ten years ago from a rescue --- he was on "sale" because no one wanted him. He's the friendliest guy, greeting everyone. He even guided guided the neighbor's dog around the yard when she went blind. He grooms my service dog.
One of my aunts used to rescue feral cats. She was, I guess you might say, a cat whisperer. Somehow, the feral cats seemed to trust her. She would take them to the vet and socialise them by gently petting them and speaking softly to them. When they were used to the human touch, she would give them to family and friends. She gave me a black kitten when I was young. He lived to be twenty and died when I was in my mid-twenties. He had been with me for most of my life. The loss was devastating. He still holds an especial place in my heart and I firmly believe I will see him again in heaven.
I say, if I get to heaven and my pets aren't there, I'm gonna seriously protest.
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reading this melted my heart, I currently have a black cat and he's so used to nose boops now haha he's just chill about it, even lightly poking his toes haha. his name is Ezra and he has a special spot in my heart 🥰
People who don't have pets don't understand the bonding on both sides, between human and animal. Pets are companions. They're friends. They aren't "just an animal", as is the attitude of many who can't appreciate the gifts that animals are to us, usually because they've never experienced the companionship a pet provides. Yes, when you have to have one put down for some reason, it really, REALLY hurts! It's losing a loved one, just as the death of a beloved person is losing a loved one. I've cried many times when veterinarians have told me their is nothing they can do for my cat, and the kindest thing is to have him euthanized. Yes, it's the right thing to do in some cases, but golly, that DOESN'T make it any easier!
Do cats go to heaven? Why not? It's certainly possible, and I think a loving God understands how happy our companion animals make us, and would include our continued relationship with our pets as part of the rich love and total bliss we would have there. It's up to God, of course, but in heaven we would need nothing and want for nothing, so I believe that means our pets shall be there for us. Just my belief, but it's heartfelt.
@@jrnfw4060 it is amazing how a creature so small can take such a huge piece of our hearts when they have to go. I have five little cedar caskets on my dresser with the ashes of much loved cats that have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. To me, my cats are not pets, they are my children that just happen to walk on four paws, are covered in fur and purr!
Our black cat was a kitten rescue. Someone abandoned him a week after Halloween at a nearby cemetery. The vet said he was only two months old. He is so sweet, we named him Devotion and he will soon be three years old now.
OMG! Devotion is such a wonderful name. :)
A young stray black cat - about 6 months old, walked into my yard one day. He never let me get closer than about 15 feet. So, I just went about my business in the yard for the afternoon and he watched. I would speak to him, but he would not speak back ;-) When I finally called it a day and went into the house. When I came back into my family room I was surprised to find that the little black cat had climbed onto the deck and was looking through the screen door. I opened the screen door, he walked in and he never left. 20 years I had him. One of the best pets I have ever had. Beautiful black coat, black paws, black nose - sleek like a panther and extremely affectionate and loyal right to he very end. Black cats are GREAT. 🙂🙂👍👍
I just adopted a black cat yesterday through the Humane Society. He appears to have come from an abusive home but we love him and are working to make a happy and safe home for this cutie.
Just give him time and he’ll come around 😇
I adopted two black cats that were abandoned.
When I went to look for cats, black was not the colour I had in mind, but these two were so cute and tiny that they melted my heart.
I had those cats for over 13 years, they completely changed my mind about black cats.
All cats matter.
Just adopted a black shorthair and a tortie. They are not siblings, but are from the same shelter. The black cat is a sweetheart, so is the tortie.
Black Cat Lives Matter
agree. I went to adopt the white cat, but she said the black cats weren't getting adopted. So I got both brothers and my black cat is so loving and beautiful.
I had a black cat and I was her only human. 9 pounds of pure fury. Her mom was a black domestic shorthair and her father was a feral black Persian mix. Never backed down to anything. Lived to be 22, traveled the US, lived in Germany for 15 months, Colorado, Texas, Florida and Wyoming. My son got a cat that looked just like her with an even worse attitude. She loved him and bit everyone else. I love black cats just for their spiciness.
My guy is named Spike, and we like to say he has spikeattude. We live in Alaska, and at a year and a half we watched him chase a moose out of the yard. In later years we caught him stalking a fox, I hate to think what his plan was.
My black cat 🐈⬛ was stalking a full grown bald eagle. Thankfully it flew off with something twice the size of him before he got to him. He was my cat until my son was born.
We were looking for a dog, but when we passed a cage with various coloured sleeping kittens, the only pure black kitten jumped up and clung to the bars and kept yelling ‘me, me, me’. I was told NO by my husband and the person behind the desk. Tears do work. He was so tiny. He died of old age with us and was part of our family.
My black cat Arian also lived to be 22. She died just last year.
My black cat Jett was so chill. He passed away at 16. My new black cat Tinkerbelle is very loving but so spicy! I love it!❤🐈⬛️
I had a black kitten and I loved her so much!
Whenever I see a black cat, I wish I could hug it.
I own a black cat. I have never been bias to all color cat. I love them all!
My family rescued two black cat sisters three years ago and we couldn’t love them more. Black cats are so regal looking!🐈⬛🐈⬛❤️
I agree. Theyre my fav col cat.
I agree as well. My boy is my regal beauty! 😸
They are not so regal when playing and they floof up and do the halloween-cat-pose. 😂 so fierce, always scares me! (Oddly enough I've only met one cat who did this while playing, and he was black.)
My family also adopted two black cat sisters last year, and I can confirm ours are very regal looking. I like to think of them as miniature panthers.
Not only are they regal looking, but the go with every decor and outfit 😅
I adopted my cat from a shelter over 8 years ago. She was the last of the litter to be adopted and only black one. I was told people didn’t want a black cat, what a mistake. She is the most loving, caring cat I have ever had, would never give her up for anything!
Where I was raised a black. cat in the home was good luck!!
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Mine is a garbage thief that loves to hunt for Q-tip.
I've adopted many black cats in my life, and currently only adopt black cats. Right now, two from the same litter, brother and sister, love them so.
Both my black cats were rescued as babies. They have enriched my life so much! My Bombay sleeps in my arms every night, and my Norwegian Forest loves to take a shower with me every morning! ❤❤
My black cat just passed away recently after 17 wonderful years with her. She was by far the BEST cat I've ever had and I've had many in my life. I will definitely get another black cat. It makes me sad that there is a stigma to black cats because they deserve happy homes.
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤
My Lyra is 15 and I loathe knowing that we have more years behind us than in front of us. Hugs to you. ❤
@@AnnV918 I know. Its so hard to say goodbye. Our fur babies never are with us long enough.
@@kathleensawyer2543 Thank you. Its so hard to say goodbye no matter how many times you have to do it. 😣
Sorry for your loss , from George and his 2 black Betty's. ...... Inky and Spooky ! I love them so much .
I adopted 2 black kittens today - they are so sweet! I don’t know why anybody believes negative things about them, they are just like any other kitty! ❤They are welcome into our family! 😻😻😻
@@kathymcmc%_%%%
I`ve had Bombays for years... I LOVE BLACK CATS!!! They have such kool personalities!!!
I went visited a person who was giving away 4 kittens at 6 weeks old. Two of them where grey and two were black. the greys were adopted before I could get there. I took to a black cat and discovered that he had a black sister; I couldnn't leave without taking them both. Adopting black cat siblings, brother and sister, was the best experience of my life. 🖤🐱
The first cat I ever owned was a black cat. He looked like a panther, so beautiful and regal. Another black cat we had lived almost 21 years.🐈⬛
Ditto 🥰
I have a little black cat and I always call her my tiny panther. SO cute.
i got one yesterday and he’s massive, we swear he’s a baby panther haha
A little over a year ago, we suddenly lost a Siamese to pancreatitis. We went through and tried many of the "Rescue" groups, and the filtering process was disheartening. So we found a Siamese (we like their talkative nature) at a not-so-close county shelter. As we arrived for our appointment, a young family was leaving with the Siamese we went to visit. Not wanting to abandon the search, we went to visit other candidates. There was one, a large, adult, black, male that latched on to us, and was talking to us at every turn. He was in no way what we were looking for (non Siamese, big, male, adult, and black), but over the past year, he has proven to be the best companion I've had in my 60+ years of having cats... Only downside, he's hard to photograph...
There are videos on how to photograph a black cat. 🐱
We have had 5 black cats since the first one in 1976. Our black cat Linus is lean and lanky and, if he's awake, he's talking! He hasn't been genetically tested and he was picked up as a stray, so we have no idea what his parentage is but we're thinking there is some Siamese in his background. I agree that photographing a black cat is difficult but I have had a little success. What works for me is not using the flash but having good light coming from further away behind me.
They really aren’t hard to photograph. You just take a picture like any other cat. You’re just not going to get a ton of facial expressions 😂 You will get attitude from their golden eyes, though.
@@jeffbiddle1956 (in retirement) I'm a photographer, and I probably know how to shoot (light-painting, nightscapes, and astro are kinda my thing), I just have a high expectation of what I think is "good enough". To be clear, most of the time, it's far harder to shoot a black subject, indoors, in low light, w/o a flash, than say a light colored subject... Add to that, cellphones have only recently started to attempt to address the topic, so most "candid" shots are... well less than "good enough" IMO. Add to that, I agree with that comment in the video.
Photography tip: I take pictures of my cat when he's climbing the tree outside, during the day, and he looks stunning! The black actually shines a lot surrounded by green.
I think I might have mentioned this on your channel before but I had a black cat that lived 27 years. Loved him so much!
live out in the country, got a yard full of cats, dogs, and ducks. all well feed and taken care of. 4 of the cats are shiny jet black. their my favorites. one is 13 years old. Beck Beck, she's my kitty girl.
I adopted Queenie from a rescue organization sponsored at Petco. When I got home and was looking over the paperwork, I saw that she was nearly a year-and-a-half old. She had been brought into a Los Angeles County animal shelter branch, then taken to south Orange County adoption fairs, and subsequently to the adoption fair at Petco in Anaheim, the city where I live. I have several cats, so I'm not prepared to adopt at the drop of a hat. The day I saw Queenie, I promised her that if no one adopted her, I would by a specific date. I began saving up for her, and the day before that date, I walked out of that Petco with my special black cat girl.
U r awesome 👍😎
Awww… thank you sooo much. I’m sure Queenie is living her absolute best life with you. I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!
My black cat showed up at my farm house a few years ago. I believe he was set out by somebody in the dead of night. His coat was dull, he was skinny, and just looked close to death. Now he is so healthy and beautiful, and got so big. His coat is shiny and jet black. He is precious.
I think it is such a travesty that anyone could think a beautiful black cat is not a loving cat. I'm thinking of getting a young female kitten to keep me company since I live in an independent nursing home. The reason I want an all black is because they are known to be loving cats.
I just read recently that they are known as the best spiritual protectors of all the colors. And that they can remove all negative energy from a home and their owners. ❤
I recently lost a black cat due to cancer, and after some weeks we decided to adopt another black cat. They are sweet and loving... Just love black cats a lot. Thank you for the video!
Ive had black cats my whole life. My boy i have now is Castiel. Hes very talkative and even cries when you leave the room and he is unsure where you went. Hes about to turn 4, ive had him since he was 8 weeks. A neighbors cat had kittens, they all passed except for him. He had respiratory issues and we didn't think he would make it.
I had 6 black cats, I was a home renter and always took excellent care of my pets, fixed, vaccinated, clean and had very happy animals. I always got positive reviews from landlords when I needed to move. What my landlords didn't know is I only said I had 3 black cats when in reality I had six. It dawned on me that only I could tell the difference between my babies. And my cats tended to not be all in one spot at one time. This worked well for me.
This cracked me up. 😅 very clever
It took my neighbor a while to figure out I have 2 black cats (brother and sister)
Yassssssss thanks for the tip!
Here are some facts about black cats: (1) They are black; (2) They are black; (3) They are black; (4) They are black; (5) They are black; (6) They are black; (7) They are black; (8) They are black.
There's a bonus fact, but you'll probably never get it.
I applaud you!!
I got my first cat when I was 4. He was a black cat I named Garfield. Even though I did some less than kind things to him as a small child. (Like playing barber with him and cutting off the whiskers on one side of his face.) Garfield loved me more than anyone else in the world. He died when I was 22. I literally grew up with him. I’ll never stop missing him.
Sorry about the loss of your Garfield. Sounds like a great cat. My family had a beautiful, sleek, black cat before they had me. She died when she was 23 and I was 21. That void they leave behind, it never goes away. It just sucks a little less after about 30 or so years. So remember Garfield, tell your stories about him and share his quirks with new people and celebrate that memory of him!
That's hard. I feel for you. 💔
We love our black cat. Rescued him from my work as a kitten. We named him appropriately, because he's such a character. We love you Loki
I just adopted a black kitty! He is 6 months now and he is the sweetest. I foster cats too and we have 3 black kittens right now. There’s been a lot of black kittens this year and I’m glad they're all being adopted 😊
My black cat's name is Gus. We found him abandoned at 4 weeks old. He grew up with two yorkies. Now he's twice their size and spoiled rotten. Love my baby Gus.
But you can call him sus
I got by boy at 4 weeks as well. He was so tiny that I thought he'd be a normal sized cat if we boosted his immune system and gave him protein feed of sorts. He turned out to be a 58cm , 6.8kg panther. I have to position myself in a sumo squat stance to pick him up 😅 he loves cuddles, sleeping under the covers and occasionally sleeping my limbs dead. Vet has assured me that he's not a chonk, it's his genetic makeup that makes him such a big boy.
I had a black girl named Sheba, now my angel. She was the sweetest cat I had ever seen, with a unique personality, like a little person in a cat suit. God bless black cats. Please adopt black cats , you will never regret it❤🐈⬛
"Now my angel..." what a beautiful way to say it.
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@@HeronCalaris Yep my angel kitty is in Heaven watching over me now ♥
Same with mine now. I wasn’t ready for another cat. Nope, nope nooo I said. But she was gentle and kind. My roommate was rehoming her during quarantine. I could have moved on knowing she would be fine. But It was her personality. She is loving, she was just determined that I was hers. I wasnt over my last babies, but she was irresistible ❤. and she’s clearly been through some stuff. My current vet just found BB’s in her chest and butt. Who could do that? She’s only approx 4-6 years old. My sweet baby. I call her my money pit. She has cost me a fortune with health issues, but she is so, so worth it. Her great big eyes and her paws bopping me awake every morning. I love spoiling her sweet heart.
@@DeeLite220 Wow BB’s in her and she was still trusting! Most animals get aggressive or withdrawn or other behaviour challenges and rightly so after going through betrayal in the hands of us humans. She’s the most fortunate Kitty to have you. May many many blessings come your way💟
I recently adopted a family of ferals, a Black male and his Silver/Striped mate, they have three kittens, two look like the mama and they're female, and the Black one is male. It took me a few weeks to get them tame enough to allow me to pet them, and now they're settling in nicely and have made a home in the laundry room. They're great ratters too, being feral we noticed they have been keeping the vermin under control, they've been nothing but good luck to our family and we're happy to have them.
😭😭😭 those poor babys, omg, why would people judge them so terribly they all are beautiful, ALL KITTYS, regardless of breed or colour they all behave depending on how they have been treated, if loved they're EXTREMELY affectionate loving kittys, wether black, orange, tall, short, etc. All cats should be loved❤❤❤
We adopted a black cat last Aug who had clearly been dumped. He was starving and exhausted. Today, he’s very happy (he has the loudest purr) and robust. I adore him.❤
So grateful for kind people like you who take care of these sweet felines.❤️🥀
I'm glad he has a safe home with you now. What did you name him?
@@circleofleaves2676 Ari, he’s the cutest!
@@haloo_haybay His name is so close to the name of my soul-cat, Arian, who died last year at age 22 (a black cat of course). She was so precious to me.
We have a black cat that came with the house we bought. He was fairly wild having lived for 13 years outside in the forest by himself. Now at 16, he sleeps on the bed and is the most grateful and cuddly soul we have ever known.
Haha. My previous (yes, black) cat came with the house I bought too. Told he was scared of men . . . I lost him to my new partner when he moved in. When the cat died, I thought I was going to have to bury him with that cat . . he was a wreck.
Absolutely love my black cats. Three weeks ago I adopted a bonded pair of brothers from the same litter, and they have just been a ball of fun, sweetest little cuddle bugs!! 🐈⬛ 🖤
I am a new cat dad. I had mentioned to my daughter that I was wanting to get a cat. She told me that she had rescued a kitty that was abandoned in an apartment when the tenants were evicted. Onna, the kitty, lived with my daughter and granddaughters for about a year but wasn't getting along well with her other pets. I saw a picture of Onna and fell in love. She was here in my house and hid from me for 5 weeks. It was apparent that I resembled someone who was very unkind to her. She arrived on Valentine's Day and hid until St Patrick's Day. Now, she knows that she is loved very much and she is safe in a forever home. She is a long hair all black little girl and I tell her every day how pretty she is. She is probably under the impression that her name is Pretty Baby Girl. That's probably my fault.
Thank you for making the video. My life has gotten much better since I became a cat daddy to a jet black kitty.
We rescued an itty bitty black kitten several winters ago. He was a feral kitten-we were told he couldn’t be tamed! Of course we still have him and he’s a cuddler ❤️
I rescued 6 feral kittens. 4 of them are solid black and it only takes minutes after sitting or laying down before they all migrate over to me and drape their tiny bodies across mine.. they are only about 7 weeks old but they stop mid play for cuddles , no problem!!
My feral boy, Blackie Lawless Velvet, was a godsend during covid. Being single, I was quite isolated. But Blackie gave me lots of hugs so I never felt lonely. Such a love!
@@cynthiasummers8238Blackie Lawless? damn I like ur taste in names as a WASP fan! My newest black cat is named Elvira.
@@chazzcoolidge2654 yeah Blackie Lawless Velvet. A badass cat with soft as velvet fur.
@@alllifematters Aren't they just the BEST at that age?🐈🐈🐈🐱
My first black cat was sitting in my driveway when I arrived home one evening 11 years ago. It was like she was just waiting for me to show up so she could let me know she chose me. How could I say no?!? I now have 3 black cats and am very biased. Black cats rule! Thank you for doing this video. I now understand why my youngest cat sometimes looks rusty brown.
Hi to another 3 black cat girl.
@@Pea_Green I've always had 3 at a time, my oldest just passed at 18. She would let me rub her tummy which most cats wouldn't let you do, she was a Hemmingway. (so was her sister that passed years ago due to kidney problems). My other two are 8 and 14. I'm down to 2 now, would love another, but.... as I'm 75, I'm sure still going to love these two to death. 🐈⬛🐈⬛ Have had Calicos and personality doesn't compare. Blackies rule!
Yep, that's the best way to go with cats - don't just choose THEM, See if THEY will choose YOU.
I have a black cat named Binx; he is the sweetest cat! He’s so friendly and social and playful! I love him so much! I will always have a black cat in life.
Thackery Binx!
I and my gal rescued 2 females from our local humane society, and one was a black female named Midah. She is an absolute sweetie , she is my gals cat, and the other named Ankah is an obvious feral they warned us was a biter and constantly hissing, she is my cat and is my buddy. Love your channel. Merry Christmas.
Our all-black rescue cat, Sparky, recently passed. He was the most loving, affectionate cat we’ve ever had. Unusual for cats, he would make and hold eye contact, much like a dog. RIP Sparky.
I’m so sorry to hear that… I hope you’re doing okay after his passing. He sounded like a very sweet baby and you both were so lucky to have eachother. ❤
My black male kitty has the most unique personality I've ever seen in a cat - not shy, super vocal & demanding, trainable (thanks to his extreme treat motivation), and also very sweet and cuddly, when he wants to be. And he's very much a follower, always needs to be right there next to us, and sleeps with us every night. He converted my originally "dog-person-only" wife into a full-blown "cat person." 😊
Mine was the same. At the night he would have come to me asking to stretch my hands, so he can put his head on the palm of my hand and sleep. He was like a kind human. IK it's a weird thing to say, but when he passed away, I felt I missed something greater than my family. A year and half and I still can't help myself not to think about him every day. Cuddle your buddy everyday bro, every second is a bliss.
I think all 3 of us in this little comment thread might be sharing the same cat. 😂
Our black kitty, Anchovy, did the same to my once "dog person" husband. My husband says he is now a full convert "cat person". Anchovy has such an angel personality. We call him our puppy-kitty. He greets us at the door, mingles with guests, and mostly has a go-with-the-flow personality. He loves to cuddle his humans too.
Same with my husband!!! But it was our grey white medium haired cat , Rose Meown’ Rosie, who converted him and has now fallen completely IN LOVE with our new member Mr. Black Kitty, Lucious. He’s just so lovable!!! More so then our other 2 females. The other one is a calico kitty she’s 19 yrs young. ❤
Same as my black cat he’s the life of the home ! He’s a naughty boy ❤
Last March I adopted a young black cat. His Name is Spout. He was a rescue and was found in December suffering from Jaundice and hypothermia. He was in a basement window well; where the gutter downspout was pouring ice cold water on him He was unable to move. He will be 2 years old this month and is so loving and so much fun! He has a beautiful personality and is very friendly and affectionate! Spout loves to play and he has been such an important companion for me.
I own a beautiful black Persian ❤. My previous Persianswere CFA certified and were the cutest, they lived long lives, but after my last cat died, the cost of Persian cats was prohibited 😢. I heard about Persian Rescue Service , which had a stunning 3 yr old black Persian. I was told he failed the 1st 2 placements, but decided to take risk. My environment was very different from other placements, I’m a retired Senior, I lived alone with no other pets. I am also intrigued by witches and black cats. I’ll never forget first holding the cat and how he snuggled up, purring and rubbing his cheek against mine😂❤. He is the friendliest cat ever! He will greet visitors, sit and observe conversation, and even engage with company. He is very clean, housebroken critter.
Got my black gremlin about 5 years ago. She's an absolute dream cat! She's super affectionate and I wouldn't change her for the world. This coming from a "dog guy".
I was such a dog person and I'm allergic to cats. We have four now and one of my black cats acts like a guard dog while I sleep! Lol
I adopted a black short hair in February. His name is Spout. He’s a rescue and was suffering from hypothermia and jaundice. He’s great!!! Very loving and full of personality!!! He’s 16 mos old now.
It makes my blood boil how discriminatory we are not just against people of other color, but towards animals or certain colors.
It was a black shelter cat that turned me into a cat lover. He was SO gentle and was the perfect buddy for me to learn how to hold a cat, and start to enjoy the company of a cat. He never scratched, never hissed, he was basically like a pillow. No matter what you try to do with him - lift him, hold him like a baby, put him on your shoulder, he's just calm and collected. I wanted to adopt him but he passed before I was able to move into a pet-friendly apartment.
I now do TNR on my own as well as work with street feeders in other cities. I have my own 6 cats and have managed to make cat people out of my 4 family members, and they're now caring for 7 cats. And all that because of an encounter with a black cat 5 years ago.
Had it been a calico or a ginger that I first interacted with (more sassy personalities), who knows?
my parents now have 2 black cats, mom and son. But mom doesn't like her own son lol. Son is a timid scaredy boy and mom is as loyal as a dog, following my mom wherever she goes and screaming at her when she thinks my mom has gone past the "safe" zone lol
All the black cats I've interacted with have been gentle individuals. ALL OF THEM. So I really don't understand the bias. It must be because of discrimination based on looks. It sucks. Humans suck.
Our black cat (Ben..Handsome Ben) is 14 years old. We are a family of 3 and wouldn't be without him. A few years ago he disappeared for 3 months. He returned from the woods a bit wild. But the reunion was awesome. He has always been an indoor and outdoor cat. He wouldn't have survived 3 months in the woods without his claws! He came back to us a bit wild but eventually settled back to his routines with us (my husband and I). We are truly a little family. I would not have chosen a black cat but we are so glad we ended up with Benny Boy.
My black cats name is Pichael (pronounced like Michael). I adopted him at 8 weeks. He is the smartest cat I have ever encountered. He knows how to fetch and do various tricks! He has a bit of a sassy attitude and is very vocal about his needs. He will demand playtime and attention 24/7. He also gives the best cuddles and is very loyal to his owners. I love him more than anything and he brings happiness to my life ❤
Sounds a lot like mine! 😊
"Pichael"??
Aww so wholesome! Also Pichael makes me think of the interdenominational cable twins Pichael and Michael from Rick and Morty
@@tr0picknowledge that is who he was named after hahaha 😂
My wife train our black cat to ring a bell when he wants a threat.
Way back in 2005 when I was 19 years old, I had gone through a mental health crisis and was hospitalized for suicidal behavior. My therapist suggested I adopt a pet as part of my therapy plan, she thought it would be good for me to focus my time and energy on caring for something.
I was living with my parents at the time and was a bit limited on what type of pet I could adopt. I went to the nearest shelter and was looking around at the animals there, I was pretty certain that I was going to adopt a cat, they've been a major part of my family life throughout my childhood.
At the shelter the staff showed me the litters of kittens they had, they said they go quickly so recommended I pick one out sooner rather than later. In one of the rooms they had a solid black cat and a solid white kitten. I asked if it was a mother cat and her kitten and they said no, they both were kittens and unrelated but had similar temperaments so they were paired together.
The black one was a boy and he was huge, despite them estimating that he was only 5 months old. The staff at the shelter said the little white girl kitten would likely be adopted soon but that he was unlikely to be adopted because he was so big and black, and would likely be euthanized. So, needless to say, I adopted him and he lived a pampered and lavish indoor lifestyle for about thirteen years before passing from treatment resistant urinary tract issues.
In terms of how people treat cats here in the midwest part of the USA, many people see them as uncontrolled pests, no matter what color they are. Young men especially tend to find joy in running them over when possible, or shooting them, as if it is some kind of game. They would never do such things to dogs and would think it criminal, yet their bias keeps them from seeing their own barbaric behavior.
Feral cat populations are certainly a problem, no one is arguing against that, but there are more humane ways to controlling populations and controlling the spread of diseases between those populations than using cruelty and violence. For example there is a local vet clinic that will vaccinate, spay, or neuter any feral cat you can trap and bring in at a low cost.
ardentaxiom- Thank you for sharing. I’m glad the kitty help you get well. Did you know there pairing is healing to humans.
I have a black kitty I adopted another kitty to the past. He sees him in spirit running around my house. No, your kitty is with you always...
My black cat is one of the friendliest and talkative of all my cats. And follows me EVERYWHERE!! Loveeee HERRR ❤️❤️❤️
I've always been more of a dog person, but due to my work schedule, getting a cat seemed like a better choice. My black and white cat chose me. She rubbed up on me constantly in the adoption center's cattery. I made sure she was on hold for me until I could pick her up. She now naps on me twice a day and sleeps by my head at night.
I have never lived with an animal that didn't have at least half their fur colour as black and I absolutely love that fact. Now it's a life long goal.
Black cats are SEVERELY underrepresented in ADs, pet food packaging, and posters at the vet.... think I've only ever seen it **one** time and it stood out to me because it's so rare.
@@FirstnameLastnames yes! I call my kitties "little panthers" 😆
My black cat Avery showed up on my windowsill 4 years ago crying for food & warmth. He is such a snuggly cuddle bug & I love him to bits. Now lives the pampered indoor life & there’s not 1 spooky thing about him 🖤
My roommate had a black cat, she passed at 20yo. She was the sweetest cat! Such a love.
Black street kitty comes over everyday. Shes a sweetheart. ❤ her.
We have a black cat I rescued as a kitten. I put out a live trap after several months of leaving food outdoors for him - and he broke a record, triggering the trap before I could return inside. He's become my husband's companion cat and follows him everywhere. Highly intelligent, very social & happily enjoying an indoor life.
My black cat Lexi followed me everywhere. When I saw her st the shelter she was sleeping with her back to visitors. I looked at other cats, but kept going back to her. We had a special connection. I was devastated when she passed at 18. Our other black cat, Jordan, had terrible sinus problems and as she got older she went blind. She was such a trooper though and loved her brushing and attention. In her last few months she had dementia. I learned about perseverance from Jordan. Some day I'll adopt another 🐈⬛.
We adopted a pure black kitten named 'Merlin' who is now 20 weeks old. He's absolutely adorable, but his black fur sometimes makes him blend into the darkness at night, and we accidentally step on him...lol. We adore him!
I've always had a black cat in my home. They are so sweet and loving.
I had a black cat who passed recently. He was a huge 20 lb cat but was not overweight as he was just big all around. Used to get bullied by my kittens. Huge scaredy cat. He was absolutely terrified of bags. I miss him. He gave the best hugs.
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Isn't that funny, my black cat is afraid of bags too! It's so strange. I've had him since he was a kitten and nothing bad ever happened to him. But, he fears the trash bags when I change the trash. It's super weird, LoL.
@brianasnatacruz@3921, I'm sorry to hear about your cat passing away. I have 4 kittens that are 3 months old right now. Three of the kittens are all black and the 4th kitten is a tuxedo black and white kitten. I live in Florida if you are interested in adopting one of them.
My black cat Jett was afraid of bags too! I had 16 wonderful years with him. My new black kitty Tinkerbelle isn't afraid of bags. She really isn't afraid of much.❤🐈⬛️
What a timely video. Just this morning, i said good buy to my lovely boy Othello. He was the little general of the house for 13 wondeful years. He was absolutely the most intuitive and companionable black cat to share my life. He had his own barstool so he could oversee all kitchen prep work. He was always at the door to meet me when i came home from work. I will miss him so much.
I'm so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful boy.
Oh, what a sad day. I'm sorry for your loss-his role as kitchen supervisor sounds adorable and very special. All the best.
Ugh this is making me cry, I lost my purr baby back in March of this year :( her name was Catniss ♥
I have said "See you later, my beloved", to four black feline companions, so I know the pain. I miss them all so much. Best companions ever! I wish your dear heart much healing and comfort.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's SO hard! Mine would always meet me at the door, as well.
My neighbours had a black cat named charlie. When i was younger he acted hostile towards me due to my energetic nature back then. But i got calmer over the years and after some time (and some snacks) he atleast tolerated me. Also he was one of the softest cats i‘ve ever met. He sadly passed away this year, rip charlie
I adopted my black cat from the local shelter a year ago, he was not free, and he is amazing! I love him and he helps me a lot!
I am a dog person whom in recent years gained 7 cats. Most friendly, loving character award goes to my black cat! I believe a cat's personality has a lot to do with its human experience. But time and time again, the black cat has proven to me to be very loving. My emotional support comes from my black cat. Love him!!! He's rusty but hasn't spent 10 hours outside since he was born. I never did find a home for him as a kitten so I kept him. One of the best decisions I made!
Two years ago I got my black cat Monday, and soon I'm adopting our second black cat, who is named Sunday. Big were named by the shelter, so it felt like fate !
I love black cats and they have wonderful personalities and are so affectionate. There was a family of black cats who were strays in our neighborhood that we rescued and we had the older father cat, his daughter and a son. We could tell by their affection with each other that they were very close. The oldest was starting to have some gray hairs in his fur. His daughter, Bev, we brought in first because she was pregnant. Next came her father Magic and as soon as he came in the door, he ran to Bev and started washing her head. They were always together. Salem had been with Magic, and we were able to bring him in the next day in the humane trap. So, all cats went to the vet, Magic was already "fixed", so apparently he was an abandoned cat, Bev had her kittens and we kept 3 and our vet adopted out the other 3 at his adoption center. Salem was neutered and Bev spayed, once she was done nursing. And the 3 kittens, Socks, Saffron and Sage were all spay/neutered. That had been many years ago, and Saffron is the last surviving cat of the family. All the cats lived long lives, but Sage died the youngest at 12, due to cancer. They were all wonderful cats and very affectionate.
I rescued a mom cat who is a Calico and she had a black kitten. I kept the mom and black kitten because I was told that a lot of people don't like black cats, so they are the ones who are always left behind and put down. She is now 9 and she's the sweetest cat ever. She's also very photogenic and you can definitely see her emotions.
My own kitty, Mavis, is a black cat, I originally was going to the shelter to get a kitten but I saw her so scared of the word around her, curled up in a tight ball in her litter box and I just had to adopt her. Especially so when one of the people at the shelter tried to lure her out with a treat she she just picked it up with her little paw and ate it that way, she was so scared but still showed me such a charming personality. Coming up on 8 years later and she’s all snuggly on my lap as I type this
My black cat is a Mavis as well 😀
@@kimberleysmith818mine is a Chum Chum Doogie 😊
I'm so happy for you both. Black cats are the last to be adopted. Thank you for giving her a life of love.❤
We foster-failed in an all black male kitten last year. He just moved in and decided this was his home. His fashion-plate calico sisters were adopted quickly and everyone was happy. He's a love bug. ❤
That's why I could never do that. There would be no room for me.
@jeffc7339 there are lots of ways to help, so don't feel bad if fostering isn't right for you. ❤️
I've had multiple Black Kitties!
My previous Kitty who sadly passed away and my current two are Black. My current two was in the Shelter part of PetSmart for almost a month before I adopted them. Their brother was adopted during the second week they were in there, I forget if he was also Black or not....but someone actually donated toward my two's adoption fee just so they'd be able to stay together so I basically got them for free thanks to the Donation! 💞
I haven't met one, a black cat w/o it's intelligence showing immediately. We have a tuxedo with an amazing vocabulary and memory.
We were adopted by a black cat last November. We think he was left behind by a some people in the area who moved away. No one claimed him and now has settled himself in with our other two cats. He can be chaos incarnate but is so affectionate and friendly- we love him to pieces
WE LOVE black cats and are extremely partial to them! They are such beautiful creatures and it makes me sick to think there is such a bias around them. If people only knew...
I love that there is a black cat rescue!! I just might make all my donations to THEM!! Thanks for posting this!
My cats have always been black and I forget that people don’t like them compared to other cats. I never understood why. I think black cats are amazing.
@@imgone1078religious nuts 😂
People who don’t like black (or any other color) cats should be put in a room with a bunch of kittens. (I saw a video like that once, and it turned out that the people who said they ‘don’t like cats’ never experienced a furry purry in their laps.
@@hazmania4794 wow, interesting but probably true nonetheless! They don't know what they are missing out on! I remember I made homemade kombucha and I asked my husband if he wanted some. He said I don't like kombucha. I said have you ever tried it, he said yes and it was terrible! I said well you haven't tried mine so at least try it. He refused for several weeks but then he tried it and couldn't believe how good it was! He said it doesn't taste like this at the stores! I said because it's not homemade 😉. I'm sure the same holds true with people and animals. They may have had a bad experience and just assume that animals are bad all around or not worthy of our attention, love and affection. Sad for them...
Just rescued a feral black kitten, was about 6 months when we got her, two months ago… great cat… affectionate, pretty, playful and appreciative
I moved into a neighborhood with mostly black feral cats. 4 years later I have one in the house amd about 6 outside in the community that I care for. I'm up to 33 cats homed or TNVRd. I love them all.
I have 7 black cats, and they all live happy full lives. Have had more in the past. They are full of love and affection.
How do you tell them apart? Collars maybe?
@@SnarkasticSunny Every black cat has it's own look and personilty. Just like every human has a different face. They are quite easy to tell apart.
My family adopted 2 black cats and even when the shelter told us they had ring worm we took them anyway. We have no regrets as they are two of the sweetest cats we have ever had. The female Onyx is our naughtiest cat but she is also so sweet. The male Obsidian is our nose licker and is also very sweet.
Great names
When our black cat, Murphy, was an outdoor cat, he contracted ring worm. Ring worm is not a worm at all but rather a mite infestation. I dosed him with oral Ivermectin and it cured him. His hair grew back and he was no longer tired and sick, he became healthy and beautiful. Please read my comments about Murphy in former comments.
I had a beautiful black shorthair kitty named pickle for 20 years, since I was 3 years old. she passed in my arms a few months ago. she was so sassy and demanding and had a huge personality!