Why we celebrate black cats
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Why we celebrate black cats


Next week, on 27 October is National Black Cat Day, Cats Protection’s official annual celebration of black and black-and-white cats.

Our Social Media Manager, Gemma Smith has been interviewed by website Days of the Year, which brings together all of the world’s weird, funny, wonderful and bizarre holidays under one roof.

Gemma Smith, Social Media Manager at Cats Protection
Gemma Smith, Social Media Manager

Read her interview about why we organise National Black Cat Day here.

Find out more about this year’s event and how you can support it on our website: www.cats.org.uk/black-cats





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- The History Of National Black Cat Day
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- On The Hunt For A National Black Cat Day Champion
October means one thing: National Black Cat Day! Thursday 30 October 2014 sees the return of our annual celebration of black and black-and-white cats. This year we're looking for a National Black Cat Day Champion – a wonderful black or black-and-white...



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