Studies show that black cats are harder to adopt than cats of other colors.
Black cats seem to be the most common coat color and sadly also the least desirable at adoption time. In fact, black cats are half as likely to find a home than a cat of another color.
5. BUT COLOR DOES SEEM TO MATTER. According to that same Priceonomics study, tuxedo cats—meaning black and white—get adopted at lower rates than any other color. Gray cats and orange tabbies get adopted at the highest rates, according to their numbers.
1. Sokoke Cat. The Sokoke Cat is the rarest domestic cat breed in the world, according to the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).
Black Dog Syndrome
Most experienced shelter workers will tell you that black dogs are often adopted less than any other coat color. Be it black Labrador Retrievers, Shepherds, Rottweilers, etc., they are often passed over by potential adopters. This discrepancy in adoptions is referred to as “Black Dog Syndrome.”
Why Adopt A Black Cat. Did you know that black cats have the lowest adoption rate and the highest euthanasia rate?
Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (NCPPSP), less than 2% of cats and only 15 to 20% of dogs are returned to their owners.
Some of the least affectionate breeds of cats include the American Wirehair, Korat, Singapura and Cymric. “The American Wirehair tends to be pretty reserved and quiet, which some would consider not particularly affectionate. The Korat is somewhat passive and can be spooked easily by loud noises.
#1 Maine Coon
Topping the list is the mighty Maine Coon cat. This breed is known for their massive size and long fluffy coats. Full grown Maine Coon cats can weigh 12-18 pounds with some pushing 20. Not only is this breed playful and affectionate, they are also intelligent and can be easily trained.
Albino. We'll finish out our list of rare cat colors with the rarest of them all: albino. This is when there's no coloring at all, and it impacts not just a cat's fur, but also its eyes and skin.
Black and white cats take the longest time to rehome
This could be because they're more common but it does tend to be the ginger and tabbies that have the unusual distinctive markings making them look more attractive to some.
Cats can also become depressed if their living situation has changed. If they were used to living on the streets, they may not take easily to being locked up inside a home. Likewise, if they were re-homed, or adopted from a cat rescue, they may feel sad they've lost their old home.
Since most cats go into heat around January and February, come April, there are suddenly far more pregnant cats giving birth to kittens. And these adorable baby cats are usually ready for - and in need of - adoption by the time spring is in full bloom.
Young: Young cats may have reached their adult size, but they haven't forgotten their kitten days yet! They're the “teenagers” of the cat world—they tend to be active and playful, but less demanding than kittens. Once they reach 6 months of age, young cats can be adopted alone.
The reason for having more adoptions of males rather than females is only related to the fact that there are more males available. As for cats, the time males and females spend in the shelter until they get adopted is practically the same, 5.6 months.
However, these animals still have a witchcraft-related reputation. People sometimes associate black cats with evil or bad luck, a superstition that ran rampant during the Salem Witch Trials and continues to this day.
Garfield is an orange tabby cat of an unspecified breed. The official word from his creator, Jim Davis, is that Garfield isn't one particular breed or even based off of a singular cat. Some people theorize that he could be a Persian, British Shorthair, or Maine Coon.
Orange cats were regarded as the friendliest by respondents, while white cats were labeled aloof, and tortoiseshell cats were thought to have too much "attitude." The subject was revisited in a University of California Davis study a few years later. This time, results were tabulated from 1,274 completed surveys.
Persian cats have been called “furniture with fur” because of their long periods of inactivity—of all the lazy cat breeds, this one most definitely fits the bill. These cats have a sweet, gentle nature and prefer a calm atmosphere.
If your cat doesn't like to cuddle, don't take it personally. Some cats just don't like being picked up, or aren't physically affectionate. That doesn't mean he doesn't love you! Nevertheless, it's frustrating when you want to hug and squeeze him and he's just not interested.
1. Tonkinese. Known to be stubborn when it comes to getting their own way, these lovable cats really just want your attention 24/7.
1. Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) A dog breed that has been on this planet for over 3000 years, the Aztec dog of the gods, Xoloitzcuintli was almost extinct back in the 1950s but due to efforts by breeders, it has survived.