National Black Cat Appreciation Day

(C) 2021, from The Dog's Paw!

Meows! Today is National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Purrs, I am celebrating by writing a few points to remember about these beautiful cats! 

A black cat is no different than any other cat! They have their own pawsonalities and dispositions just like any other cat. If you want a sweet and pawlayful cat, you might find a black cat that is sweet and pawlayful. Paws, if you are a grouchy human, you might find a black cat that is grouchy or maybe one that will make you less grouchy since that would be good for you! MEOWS!!!!!

Paws, these are some humans who were terribly afraid of black cats! One human my Dad knew years ago, was afraid to allow a black cat to walk in front of her. Another thought was that black cats were witches, warlocks, and pawful harbingers of evil. Paws, nope, not true. Just because the cat is black, doesn't mean any of that. Yes, you can find a mean black cat. Paws, you can find a mean gray, tabby, or white cat too. Meows.

Meows, one thing for sure about black cats! If you adopt one, you could keep the mouse population around your home down! Purrs! 

HISS! HISS! Many black cats get ignored at rescues and shelters for many reasons including those stated. HISS! Several get put down because they didn't find a "Forever Home!" in time! HISS! If you are considering adopting a cat, pawlease give the black cats a consideration- they can be just as pawsome as any other cat! 

Pawlease meet a few of my black cat friends looking for their "Forever Homes!" with humans to love who will love them too!

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
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Purrs! Beautiful Bella is from Operation Paws for Homes! She is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too! 

She loves climbing on anything and everything including her foster mom! Meowingly, once she's reached her shoulder, she can be found draped around her neck like a luxurious scarf! 

Bella is a beauty queen for sure, but don't let her formal tuxedo appearance fool you! She loves playing as much as any other kitty! Purrs!

Bella's hobbies include eating wet or dry food, chasing toys, climbing, and just being a pawsomely grand cat! Pawingly, her mostest favorite hobby is snoozing on this shelf! Meows! 

To learn about adopting this sweet beautiful black cat, pawlease visit Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Guide! 

If you would like to meet Bella, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Cat Adoption Application.

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows! Mr. Cheese is from Operation Paws for Homes too! He is a real ham, like a little energizer bunny who could play for hours on end! Meows.

Purrs, he is a tough guy too. He likes hanging out with the big guys too! He is good with other cats and is being fostered with dogs.

Mr. Cheese is a busy fella and would love to be in a "Forever Home!" with other cats who like to pawlay! Meows. If he isn't kept busy, he will happily find something to keep him busy... like toilet paper rolls! MEOWS! 

Purringly, Mr. Cheese has tested positive for FIV but the Operation Paws for Homes is hoping his next test will show negative.

Meows, if you are looking for a fun, rough and tumble little boy Mr. Cheese is your guy!!!

To learn about adopting this handsome black cat, pawlease visit Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Guide! 

If you would like to meet Mr. Cheese, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Cat Adoption Application.

If you are interested in finding other black cats to pawssibly adopt, we have pawed two articles for the Fairfax County Times with cats listed. Pawlease visit from The Dog's Paw! Articles. One article will be published this week, we will update the page when it is.