Want To Adopt The Friendliest Cats?

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Our Dodo Producer spent an afternoon with adoptable black cats at NYCSCR to find out why it’s so hard for them to find homes — and she couldn’t think of a single reason

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00:00When I found out that only 10% of black cats get adopted,

00:03I rushed to my local shelter to find out why.

00:10People say black cats are unlucky, but I felt so blessed in this little swarm.

00:18People say black cats look aggressive, but Sophie is more affectionate than my dog.

00:24She kept interrupting my takes and crawling all over my lap.

00:30People say black cats aren't photogenic, but look at this beautiful senior.

00:51People adopt black cats around Halloween, but then return or abandon them.

00:55There's little shy Greg with a little infection that's getting better,

00:59and Jasper who has a head tilt that's slowly getting better,

01:02and curious Rosie who is very social.

01:16People say a lot of things, but these sweet eyes speak for themselves.

01:23They're saying, ignore people, get the black cat.

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