The Queen is not Amused...but I am.

Black cats should be on the endangered species list. Throughout history, it has conjured up images of witchcraft and magic. In the Middle Ages, it was burned alive for its supposedly supernatural powers. In North America, it is considered unlucky to cross paths with it. Many shelters during the month of October ban its adoption out of concern it may be abused as a result of the image it portrays on Halloween. The black cat has come a long way since the 15th century. And though its supernatural image in the 21st century has largely been relegated to folklore and mythology, many in society still consider it a social misfit because of, well, its color, or lack thereof. Indeed, the black cat’s main enemy is its own genetic makeup. In animal shelters across the country, black cats – and dogs - are looked upon as dull or plain, and are often passed over for more colorful pets for adoptions. As a result, they are more likely to be euthanized because no one wants them. The black cat’s temperament, though, is not any different from the various dispositions displayed by other cats. “Temperaments of black cats run the gamut from playful and friendly to lazy lap kittens to outdoor cats that want to prowl, just like any other cat. People should pick a cat to adopt based on behavior/personality/temperament, not fur color.This is so sad to me…I don’t own a black cat. But not for these reasons. When I adopted my last 2 cats the shelter I got them from had no black cats? Since Halloween isn’t going away.. This is another reason to teach little kids that Halloween is not about abusing cats :( ~via ozonebaby

(Source: our-lips-locked, via radon-t)