Porter County Animal Shelter Announces February 2016 “Blackout” Cat Adoption Program

Porter-County-Animal-Shelter-Blackout-2016Bring yourself some luck during the Porter County Animal Shelter February BLACKOUT, and adopt a black or black & white cat for only $25! The reduced fee program runs through February 28th.

In the US, the public prejudice toward black cats originated during the unfounded hysteria of the Salem witch hunts when people strangely believed that witches transformed themselves into black cats. In many cultures, the black cat is revered and a symbol of good luck! The Scottish believe that a strange black cat’s arrival to the home signifies prosperity. In the English Midlands, a black cat as a wedding present is thought to bring good luck to the bride. Many people believe that a black cat brings good fortune and also, that anyone who finds the one perfect, pure white hair in an all-black cat and plucks it out without being scratched, will find great wealth and good luck in love. In Britain, on the Yorkshire coast, wives of fishermen believe that their menfolk will return safely if a black cat is kept in the house. A black cat in the audience on opening night portends a successful play.

“The shelter currently has over 20 perfectly lovable black and black & white cats which are overlooked because of silly superstitions,” said Toni Bianchi, Shelter Director. “They need and deserve loving forever homes.”

Each adopting family is provided with a spay/neuter certificate, if applicable, that is honored by most local veterinarians. All potential adopters must complete an adoption application and are subject to approval by Shelter staff. Most of the adoptable black and black & white cats or kittens can be seen on the Shelter's Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/PCAScats

The Porter County Animal Shelter is located at 2056 Heavilin Road in Valparaiso. Shelter hours are Noon until 5:00pm on Tuesday through Friday, and from Noon until 4:00pm on weekends. The Shelter is closed to the public on Mondays. For more information, visit their website at www.porterco.org/pcas