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RSPCA Kent Charity Struggles to Rehome Black Cats: Takes 3x Longer Than Others


It takes the charity THREE TIMES longer to rehome black cats

The RSPCA in Kent is interesting to seek out properties for six black, and black and white, cats who they consider have sadly been missed attributable to their coat color.

Giuseppe, Ernie, Thomas, Barrie, Scotch and Pip Pip are within the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Department and have been on the lookout for a house for a mixed 233 days.

They’re all pleasant and stuffed with character so the centre in Kent believes the one cause they’ve been missed is unfortunately attributable to their coat color.

Many myths exist round black cats – together with whether or not they’re fortunate, or unfortunate; and a declare they’re more durable to {photograph} for social media – however RSPCA Canterbury and District is now hoping to dispel these beliefs.

Natalie Archer, from the department, stated: “In reality, black cats gained’t carry you dangerous luck – however they do want endlessly properties. The color of an animal’s fur makes no distinction to how a lot love they’ve to present. Should you can carry some magic into their lives they’re positive to carry some love into yours – in order that they even make your fortunate day!”

On common, it takes black cats 29 days to discover a dwelling, compared to gray tabby cats that are rehomed in simply 9 days – that means it takes black cats over THREE TIMES longer to seek out properties than some extra “common” felines.

Natalie added: “Sharing our lives and houses with these cats may be so rewarding and fulfilling. There’s nothing scary or unfortunate in regards to the love these cats can carry.

“We all know some individuals assume they don’t look ‘Instagrammable’ however we’d urge individuals to see previous how an animal seems and select their companion based mostly on their distinctive character – and in addition to, we disagree and consider all these cats look purr-fectly photogenic!”

Giuseppe is a two-year-old male black cat who got here into the care of the Canterbury department after he was discovered straying and undesirable. He’s a pleasant and enjoyable cat who’s simply on the lookout for a household to name his personal. He may reside with different cats or canine, supplied there are cautious introductions. Nonetheless, he can reside with households who’ve kids of main college age or older and would love entry to the surface to have the ability to discover.

Giuseppe is a younger cat who is stuffed with power and enjoyable and can make an ideal household pet.

Ernie is a one-year-old black and white cat who is totally stuffed with beans. He’s on the lookout for a brand new dwelling with a number of time for play and enrichment to burn off some steam and have a number of enjoyable. He’ll love time within the backyard after which a comfy new dwelling to sit back out in as soon as playtime is over. He may reside with households who’ve kids of secondary college age or older and would like to not reside with a canine or one other cat – so he can get all of the enjoyable and a focus!

Thomas is a seven-year-old white and black cat who got here into the charity’s care by way of no fault of his personal. He generally is a little shy within the cattery however really has a vibrant character as soon as he feels cozy in a house surroundings. He likes the peace and quiet and is finest suited to a house with out different cats or canine, and with out the hustle and bustle of younger kids. He has a mild presence and is content material pottering round a backyard or curling up indoors. Thomas is an enormous boy and though he’ll play and burn off these energy, his favorite factor is snoozing.

Barrie is a four-year-old black cat, affectionately generally known as ‘Huge Boy Barrie’. He has been ready for a house for a whopping 80 days. Regardless of this, he’s a pleasant feline with a character as large as his coronary heart. He was rescued as a stray however he’s able to make up for misplaced time together with his newfound household.

Barrie has thrived in foster care and has proven he’s very playful and moderately quirky. He loves toys, bins, and would love a backyard to discover and play in earlier than returning to the couch to curve up together with his people. He’d desire an adult-only dwelling and would love to not reside with one other cat, or a canine.

Scotch is a one-year-old black and white cat with soulful eyes and a mild character. He seems somewhat shy within the cattery however as soon as he’s settled, his true character shines by way of. He’s extremely pleasant and loves companionship and affection. He was rescued from a multi-cat family with too many younger felines who couldn’t get the care and a focus they wanted. Now, he would love a quiet and relaxed dwelling the place he can flourish. He would like to be the one cat within the dwelling and wouldn’t prefer to reside with a canine. Scotch may reside with households with kids of secondary college age or older and would love entry to the outside to discover the place he can bask within the solar.

Pip Pip is a three-year-old male black and white cat who got here into RSPCA’s care after he was discovered straying with an harm. Nobody got here ahead to say Pip Pip so he’s now on the lookout for a brand new dwelling and a brand new life. He’s an affectionate and playful cat who likes to discover a cozy lap to perch on. He’ll make a terrific companion and would additionally like entry to a backyard to have the ability to go outdoors and discover. He’d desire to be the only-cat within the dwelling however he may reside with a cat-friendly canine and he may be rehomed to households who’ve kids of secondary college age or older.

Should you assume you can provide any of those cats a house, please contact the RSPCA Canterbury and District Department on information@rspca-canterbury.org.uk or name 01227 719113 for extra info


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