Homeless black cats hoping for lucky spell this Halloween

29/10/2007

Homeless black cats at The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Burford are working their magic this Halloween to attract loving new owners. The black cats being cared for at the centre have so far been overlooked, despite their reputation for bringing good luck.

Phoenix and Ribble are a pair of five-month-old cats looking for a new home together. They are very affectionate cats who were brought to the Blue Cross when their owner could no longer look after them. So far they have been very busy playing with the autumn leaves. Susy came to the Blue Cross centre in Burford after she was found as a stray. She is about six-months-old and still a bit shy but becomes really affectionate when she comes out of her shell.

Rowena Grew, Blue Cross deputy manager at Burford said: Potential adopters who visit the centre are often more interested in the more colourful cat varieties like tabbies and tortoiseshell cats. But we are encouraging people to look again at the black cats who need new homes because we think they're magic.

To find out more about adopting a cat from The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Burford please contact 01993 822483 or check the website: www.bluecross.org.uk.

The Blue Cross neuters, vaccinates and microchips all pets before they are rehomed. Animals also receive six weeks' free pet insurance.

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Notes to editors

Halloween themed images of black cats with Blue Cross staff in witches hats available.

Burford animal adoption centre was opened in 1990, and serves the counties of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. There are facilities for up to 60 dogs and puppies, 48 cats and kittens, seven pairs of rabbits, and six guinea pigs. Members of the public can now receive a tour of the adoption centre from a volunteer. Our trained volunteers operate the tour on Tuesday afternoons for groups up to 12 people, or individuals. Hundreds of animals are successfully rehomed every year.

To contact the centre call 01993 822483. Opening hours: Monday Wednesday & Friday Sunday & Bank Holidays: 11am 4pm. Closed on Thursdays.

The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

Media contact
The Blue Cross: Louise Lee on 020 7932 4066 / 07880 781637 (out of hours) or louise.lee@bluecross.org.uk