National Black Cat Day: 5 Fur-scinating Facts

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Did you know that black cats are the least likely to be adopted in shelters across the US?

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Since National Black Cat Day is today on November 17 , I’m writing with a paw-some story idea to raise awareness on why these furry friends are so meow-nificent!

>> What’s so special about black cats?

A lot more than you could have imagined. To honor the most important black cat holiday of the year, Meow Mix is sharing little known facts about these mysterious felines:

  1. LOOKING FOR A ROMANCE? SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BLACK CATS
    There’s nothing wrong with being a (black) cat lady! In Japan, young women are encouraged to own a black cat to increase their chances of romance. So black cats are not only great companions—but also fantastic wingcats!
  2. IN SOME COUNTRIES, BLACK CATS ARE CONSIDERED GOOD LUCK
    In Great Britain, black cats are thought to bring good luck, while in Germany, if a black cat crosses your path from the right, it is said to bring prosperity.
  3. BLACK CATS DEVELOPED DARK HAIR FOR A REASON
    Research shows that black cats may have developed dark hair to fight off disease, meaning their fur is more than beautiful—it’s useful, too!
  4. BLACK CATS CAN ‘RUST’ IN THE SUN
    Due to a special pigment called melanin in their fur, when out in the sun, many black cats will temporarily turn a dark brown color, as if they were “rusting.”
  5. BLACK CATS ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE YELLOW EYES
    Black cats have an excess of melanin, a pigment that causes dark coloration. Coincidentally, melanin also causes their irises to be yellow.

As it turns out, being a black cat is definitely something to smile about! And to celebrate the unique bond between black cats and their parents, Meow Mix suggests taking advantage of a fun opportunity to smile on National Black Cat Day by using the ‘Cat Giffer’ tool at www.purrfecttogether.com. Feline fanatics can create a fun gif of themselves smiling with their kitty—black or otherwise—then choose from among 12 filters. Their creations can then be downloaded and saved or shared across social media.

To get their fluffy friend’s smile ready for this photo opp, cat parents can visit PurrfectTogether.com to learn about Meow Mix’s newest product, Meow Mix Brushing Bites—a crunchy treat that’s specially designed to keep kitty’s teeth clean by controlling plaque and tartar. No tooth brush necessary!

If you’re interested in a fun guest blog post on fascinating black cat facts, please let me know.

Liz Bagot // Meow Mix
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Media Team
Cell: (562) 754-4749

 

 

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