Charity dismisses claims black cats are less likely to be adopted

It's over concerns they're less 'Instagrammable'

Author: Jo RawlingsPublished 11th Apr 2023

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.

Black kitten in the care of the Cat Welfare Group

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.

Black cat in the care of the Cat Welfare Group

"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."

Black cat and kittens in the care of the Cat Welfare Group

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.

To find out more about the charity, click here.

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