Charity dismisses claims black cats are less likely to be adopted
It's over concerns they're less 'Instagrammable'
A Hampshire animal charity is dismissing claims there has been a rise in dumped pets because they're black.
Concerns have been raised that they're less 'Instagrammable' as they don't take good photos.
Some people also view them as unlucky.
But the Cat Welfare Group, based in Fareham, says they're not having a problem rehoming them.
CEO Lorri Seymour-Baynes said: "Often we see that families come in and they have a very strict idea of what they're looking for.
"They definitely want a tabby boy or definitely want a ginger boy when they meet a litter of kittens.
"There maybe five or six in the litter of all different colours and the kittens will gravitate towards the family.
"They end up choosing a black kitten because it's the one that's the most affectionate and playful."
The Cat Welfare Group currently has around 30 black cats and kittens in their care because they've recently been born rather than they're not being adopted.
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