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"get lucky" - adopt a black cat
Adopt A Stray thinks that black cats have gotten a bad rap for long enough. Not only is that shiny black fur gorgeous, there is also significant evidence that black cats are often more resistant to disease and they have friendly, laid back personalities.
Research indicates that black fur may be associated with health benefits. Gene studies conducted at the U.S. National Cancer Institute have linked black fur with a gene family involved in preventing a number of illnesses. This theory is supported by the fact that black and black-and-white cats are more abundant than those of other fur colours in feral colonies where virus resistance would be particularly beneficial, as close proximity with other animals can easily spread disease.
In Animals Make Us Human, author Temple Grandin found studies that show black cats are more likely to be laid back and friendly than those of other coat colours. Other studies and anecdotal evidence attribute characteristics such as loyalty, stubbornness, and a generally good-natured personality to black cats.
Sadly, despite the fact that most studies suggest black cats are inclined to have the best temperaments and perhaps the best health prospects, they are the least likely to be adopted. Check out all of our black cats and consider giving one of these "lucky" cats their forever home.
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Velvet Velvet and her 3 babies were abandoned when her babies were just a few days old. Velvet was a first time (& very young) mom. She was nothing short of amazing; trusting complete strangers to handle not only her, but also her babies. Her mothering skills were also great, taking such care with feedings & hanging out with her kids, that they didn't venture out of their crate till about 4 weeks of age. Velvet is a beauty, with shiny black fur & big golden eyes that look up with trust & affection. Since she is still quite young herself, she is quite playful as well as sweet. Her mothering responsibilities are finally done, and now Velvet is longing for someone to shower her with the affection she deserves in her forever home and allow her to finally enjoy being a young & wonderful kitty. You may meet Velvet at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart, where she is residing until she steals someone's heart.
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Rida A German Shepard found Rida and carried her home in his mouth when she was just a few weeks old. His owners contacted Adopt A Stray and now she is a wonderful teenage cat looking for a home. She is gorgeous with piercing gold eyes and has a sweet loving personality to match. Rida was bottle raised and loves people. |
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Roulette If you thought black cats were bad luck Roulette, Poker and Vegas will l change your mind forever. Their feral mom had a litter of 5 black cats - two of them have already found their forever homes and these three are hoping for the same.
Roulette is the only female left. She is a petite little girl but don’t let her size deceive you. She is a little pocket rocket - just like her name. She will be sure to entertain you until she wears herself out and then she will sit on your lap and watch a movie with you. You can meet Roulette most Saturdays at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart from 12-6pm
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Vegas
Vegas is a sweet yummy cat. Yes, we do think black cats are lucky. But more than that they are loyal and loving companions. That is Vegas for you.
Can you say purrrrrrr machine? Come listen to this little boy's motor go especially when he is cheering for his favorite team the Miami Heat. (Don’t let him gamble on the game). You can meet Vegas most Saturdays at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart from 12-6pm
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Poker This kitty has no poker face, the only face he will show you is his loving, good natured one.
Some say that black cats have some gene that makes them extra yummy, this little boy is no exception....he is super yummy. His coat is as black as onyx and as soft as silk. He loves to play and when he's done, he loves to sit on your lap as you watch TV......his favorite thing to watch on TV - what else Texas hold’em In Poker's picture he is with his sister Roulette. You can meet Poker most Saturdays at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart from 12-6pm |
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Memphis Memphis was rescued from a development that has several stray cats - his mom is feral (wild) and has been spayed and is being cared for. Memphis is a sweet special soul, he was an out going kitten, but with time he has become a bit depressed. He has a difficult time on Saturdays when he is being shown at Petsmart. All he wants is to have his own family that will be patient with him, because when he bonds with his family they will feel all the love he has inside. If you like to snuggle up next to a wonderful kitty or if you would like to be lulled to sleep with a loud soothing purr, Memphis is your boy. When Memphis is all curled sleeping you might think that this is an all black cat, but the minute he sits up you can see an adorable white belly and a couple other white patches. You can meet Memphis most Saturdays at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart from 12-6pm. |
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Moonpie Moon Pie came from a feral colony, her and her sister Sahara. Both were untouchable and were to be returned to the colony. Both kitty's were worked with and are doing great. They have their own language of communication, you can hear Moon Pie churping and Sahara comes running or churps back to her.
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Cleopatra Cleopatra was rescued with her two gorgeous black kittens who have found their forever home. She is an extremely affectionate kitty. She would rather be loved and coddled than anything else in the world. You better not be a light sleeper because her purr is so loud, you would have to wake up to love her. She is a true lover girl.
Cleo currently lives with her foster mom and can be seen by appointment only. Once this kitty gets to know you, she would spend the rest of her time trying to make you happy. She has the typical good natured characteristic of a black cat. |
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Butter (bean) Butter was rescued from a trailer park, he was battered, his fur was a mess...but he was rescued.
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Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat |
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