Cat Adoption Rates By Color

This table compiles adoption rates for the most popular cat colors from studies by the ASPCA and other shelters. Black cats were adopted the most frequently at 27% of all adoptions. The goal is a future where the color of a cat's fur is irrelevant to its adoption prospects.

By continuing to challenge superstitions, improve visibility, and prioritize personality-based matching, we can create a more equitable adoption landscape for all cats, regardless of their coat color. Overall, this study's findings on color and shade largely dovetail with those of several other studies [30,31,32,34], although [30] found similar adoption rates for black and brown cats. The world of feline adoption is filled with heartwarming stories of rescued animals finding their forever homes.

However, not all cats are created equal in the eyes of potential adopters. A complex interplay of factors, including color, personality, breed, and even perceived health, influences adoption rates. This article delves into the intriguing question: What color cat is the least adopted.

Some nonhuman animal shelters have developed rehoming programs for black cats to remedy what they believe are their higher rates of euthanasia and lower rates of adoption. This study reviews humans' preferences/aversions to cats of various coat colors and uses contingency tables and multinomial logistic regression to test possible differences in outcomes (euthanasia, adoption, or transfer) for. Did you know there's a correlation between the coat color of cats and their shelter outcomes? about black cat bias, where it comes from, and how to help.

Here's one more cat statistic that might alarm you: If you are thinking about adopting a cat or another pet from a shelter, consider choosing a black one. Most black pets that find their way to shelters are euthanized simply because they aren't selected for adoption as frequently as pets with lighter. How many cats did CCS take in and adopt out? Check out our shelter stats and numbers by the years here!

5,766,000 dogs and cats entered rescues and shelters across the United States, a 1% decrease from 2023. 2,880,000 of these were felines, 95% of the total. Kittens make up 57% of feline intakes (SAC defines kittens as 5 months and younger).

The adoption rate for cats increased to 64% in 2024, up from 62% in 2023. However, 273,000 cats were. Looking to adopt a new kitten or adult cat? Adoptapet.com features adoptable cats from over 15,000 animal shelters in the U.S.

and Canada.