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Contributed by: Kitty L Angell on 12/4/2008

Black is in fashion. It's the new "professional" color of this century, and it's one of the most frequent colors you'll see in formal wear. "Modern" homes and businesses sport black décor, clubs and theatres have always held with black walls and/or floors. Yes, black is back.

So, why are there so many black cats and kittens still left in countless shelters, still waiting for homes? At Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats, there are many kittens available for adoption. Unfortunately, the kittens waiting the longest for their forever loving homes are the often-overlooked but equally cuddly black kittens who are just as deserving of love and attention.

National statistics show that one of the reasons people don't adopt black cats is because of adherence to old superstitions that black cats bring bad luck. However, our ebony feline friends also appear in many positive legends:

- In many fishing communities, fishwives used to keep black cats in their homes for good luck while their husbands were out at sea. They were believed to provide protection for sailors and fishermen.

- Owning a black cat in Australia and Britain was considered good luck

- It is said that the most treasured companion of King Charles I of England was his black cat, for whom he hired a personal guard.

- In Japan , it was considered good luck to have a black cat cross your path

According to the Montgomery County Humane Society, another reason many people overlook black cats and kittens when adopting from a shelter is that they believe these felines have no distinguishing features. However, you'll find many differences in eye color, undercoat, fur length and texture, and even some white spots that may appear on the cat's chest or belly.

For example, fluffy Cedar, one of the many black kittens waiting for a loving family at Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats, is a big boy with amber eyes and a soft coat with brown highlights. His friend Donald is a sleek and playful boy with long limbs and distinctive pointed ears. Another little darling, Pepper, is fluffy and energetic, with golden eyes and a soft coat liberally sprinkled with white hairs. And then, there's fuzzy little Max and his bigger brother Storm who have six toes on their front paws!

Of course, once you get to meet them, you'll find that each one has a distinctive personality as well. Shelters like Montgomery Humane report that black cats are also among the most affectionate felines you'll ever meet, and this trend holds true at Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats as well.

Stop by and visit the large variety of adorable and unforgettable black cats and kittens at Almost Home Adoptions. You'll be glad you found a sweet black kitten to take to your loving forever home...and so will these kitties!

Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats is a non-profit, cage-free, volunteer, donation-based, no-kill organization that dedicates time to saving endless amounts of homeless cats and kittens. All of these animals have been tested for FeLV/FIV, vaccinated, and most importantly, spayed/neutered to help control our nation's pet population and prevent the senseless euthanization of animals due to lack of shelter space. In addition to adoptive families, we are also looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter and/or foster the young, sick or injured. Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats is located at 7713 W. 92nd Avenue , Westminster CO 80021 . Please call (303) 432-2299 or visit the Center's website www.almosthomeadoptions.com for more information. And of course, donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

Sources: Montgomery Humane Society http://www.mchumane.org/blackcat.shtml
About.com http://cats.about.com/od/catloreurbanlegends/a/blackcatlore.htm
The Black Cat Legend http://www.austinlostpets.com/kidskorner/2October/InfoBlackCat.htm
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry http://www.csicop.org/superstition/library/blackcat.html

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