A sad story about a rescue cat (see below) , she had 9 kittens, hand fed by a human foster mom.
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grooming and napping
-both are good activities |
Update:
Three weeks after they were born, all nine kittens remain up for adoption. Thompson took them to last weekend’s Pet Expo. “People would look at them and say how cute they were, then they’d go to the next booth and pay $1,800 for a Bengal kitten that didn’t even have its shots,” she said. She says the kittens are victims of ‘black cat syndrome.’
We've had 5 black cats: Sable, Max, Oliver, Buster, Felix. 'Luck' is a mysterious concept, in terms of cats. If they need a home, we'll give them one.
I've read, Black cats less likely to be adopted at shelters!
It is very sad. There is research to show that the colour of a cat gives us an idea of their personality.
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| Buster and Dorah ~ just hangin' |
The black coat was likely the first colour mutation of the wild tabby-patterned that were the ancestors of today's domestic cats.
In an article that appeared in the March, 2003 issue of NewScientist, “Black cats may be the more fortunate felines.” Research showed that ebony felines may have a health advantage over other cats. The gene for melanism, which makes their fur black, may be able to prevent certain viruses or bacteria from entering their cells, making them more resistant to disease than cats with lighter-colored coats.
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| Sady, hubby's cat |
Genetics are interesting! "Blotched tabby and black are both caused by recessive genes. Two black cats will beget more black cats." Buster has an underlying dark brown tabby colouring in the sun.
A young, frail, black stray cat was noticed by a kind person who started feeding the little feline and quickly made a phone call for help. The young feline was…
