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Black Cats, Top 10 reasons to keep some
Aug. 13th, 2008 10:28 pmI'm reposting this from a Craigslist ad, because I thought that it was funny, and a creative way for a shelter to grab attention. 9 and 6 are particularly true, in my experience.
I bring this up only because I've always had a thing for black cats. OK, I adore the snazzy, glittery spotted kind too (although I don't know how people keep more than one...I know, mine is just extra-special, in terms of energy...) but the little black ones just get me. And, uh, there are now two of them in residence. Magic, of course, who is currently enjoying a bowl of tuna and the beanbag chair I resurrected with great toil and huge mess from its storage beneath the deck and another, much smaller individual.
There will be more, including images. But I need to crash now.
Top 10 reasons to keep a Black Cat:
10. You can always find your black cat in the snow. OK, no snow [this time of year! wish there was!] ... but you can find them easily on any light colored surface such your carpet or your floral bedspread.
9. Black goes with everything - It's true. You know it; we know it. You've got your black power suit on, your white cat jumps on your lap, it's all over. But if your black cat wants a little love and affection, no harm done--your look is only enhanced!
8. Black cats look like little panthers. Their regal breeding is very apparent.
7. A black cat will match any décor. You won't have to redecorate your house to coordinate with your cat. They are totally willing to pose on gold velvet, white velvet, pink velvet, or your sofa cushion to add taste and beauty to any room of your home. They'll perch on the brocade chair; sleep on the rug; curl in the middle of the bed. You name it, they're willing to go to great lengths to help you make your home beautiful. They’re that kind of cat.
6. Black is beautiful. There's the deep, auburn shaded black, the blue black, the black with tiny white highlights here and there, the sleek black, the fluffy black, the black with bunny-soft fur, the black with yellow eyes, the black with green eyes, the black with grey eyes...Well, you get the picture. Black is not just black; there are as many different kinds of black cats as there are cats!
5. Bad Luck, Schmuck! When you love a black cat, luck is on your side!
A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere.
- Groucho Marx
4. Black cats have more fun. You only thought blondes had more fun. Black cats are fun-loving, playful, full of spark and energy. They try harder to make up for the image they somehow got as dull and dreary. They're like the sun streaming in a window on a rainy day; like the circus coming to town; they're just plain fantastic.
3. Black cats are loving. Look, they know their reputation--scary. They've seen the illustrations--skinny cats with nasty long teeth. And they're nothing like that. They go overboard to be as affectionate and loving as any fluffy white, pink-nosed bunny kitty could be, and you get all the other benefits too.
2. Love knows no color! Your cat doesn't care what color YOUR hair is!
And the # 1 reason to adopt a black cat is that Black Cats are the least likely to get adopted!
I bring this up only because I've always had a thing for black cats. OK, I adore the snazzy, glittery spotted kind too (although I don't know how people keep more than one...I know, mine is just extra-special, in terms of energy...) but the little black ones just get me. And, uh, there are now two of them in residence. Magic, of course, who is currently enjoying a bowl of tuna and the beanbag chair I resurrected with great toil and huge mess from its storage beneath the deck and another, much smaller individual.
There will be more, including images. But I need to crash now.
Top 10 reasons to keep a Black Cat:
10. You can always find your black cat in the snow. OK, no snow [this time of year! wish there was!] ... but you can find them easily on any light colored surface such your carpet or your floral bedspread.
9. Black goes with everything - It's true. You know it; we know it. You've got your black power suit on, your white cat jumps on your lap, it's all over. But if your black cat wants a little love and affection, no harm done--your look is only enhanced!
8. Black cats look like little panthers. Their regal breeding is very apparent.
7. A black cat will match any décor. You won't have to redecorate your house to coordinate with your cat. They are totally willing to pose on gold velvet, white velvet, pink velvet, or your sofa cushion to add taste and beauty to any room of your home. They'll perch on the brocade chair; sleep on the rug; curl in the middle of the bed. You name it, they're willing to go to great lengths to help you make your home beautiful. They’re that kind of cat.
6. Black is beautiful. There's the deep, auburn shaded black, the blue black, the black with tiny white highlights here and there, the sleek black, the fluffy black, the black with bunny-soft fur, the black with yellow eyes, the black with green eyes, the black with grey eyes...Well, you get the picture. Black is not just black; there are as many different kinds of black cats as there are cats!
5. Bad Luck, Schmuck! When you love a black cat, luck is on your side!
A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere.
- Groucho Marx
4. Black cats have more fun. You only thought blondes had more fun. Black cats are fun-loving, playful, full of spark and energy. They try harder to make up for the image they somehow got as dull and dreary. They're like the sun streaming in a window on a rainy day; like the circus coming to town; they're just plain fantastic.
3. Black cats are loving. Look, they know their reputation--scary. They've seen the illustrations--skinny cats with nasty long teeth. And they're nothing like that. They go overboard to be as affectionate and loving as any fluffy white, pink-nosed bunny kitty could be, and you get all the other benefits too.
2. Love knows no color! Your cat doesn't care what color YOUR hair is!
And the # 1 reason to adopt a black cat is that Black Cats are the least likely to get adopted!
