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Don’t be so fast to judge a cat by its color, new study warns
October 23, 2012 by NewsBot
Just like humans, domestic cats are often judged by their color, and the media and folklore help perpetuate these stereotypes. Take the snobbish, aloof, white kitty who promotes "Fancy Feast," and spooky images of black cats, which can be associated with bad luck and witches, especially around Halloween. A new study warns that typecasting cats according to their color can negatively impact adoption rates at shelters.