Admittedly, this Snapshot would have been more appropriate for October’s issue, which came out a few weeks prior to Halloween, when I locked my black cat inside to ensure he wouldn’t get abducted by a Satanic worshipper. Regardless, it’s never a bad time to praise black cats.
Black cats aren’t bad luck, but they tend to suffer from it. Not only do they have a reputation for being evil, they are often also misconstrued as being unfriendly or aggressive. Due to these misconceptions, evidence suggests that black cats take longer to be adopted. Prolonged shelter-living can cause stress, suppressing these cats’ immune systems, and putting them at risk of infection. In certain shelters, they may even be euthanized.
Not to brag, but my black cat is loyal, loving, and definitely not evil. He can be difficult to photograph, sure, but I find him to be positively photogenic when the sunlight hits his fur just right. Don’t let their coat colour determine their fate — adopt a black cat today!
Jade is an English Honours: Creative Writing student. She plans on pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing after graduating from her undergraduate degree. When she’s not in class or studying, she can be found doing karaoke at a local restaurant in hopes of getting noticed and signed to a record deal.
