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More black-and-white cats are taken in by charity Cats Protection than any other colour, new figures show.  Statistics from the charity’s four largest UK adoption centres show that the most common colour of homeless cat during 2008 was black-and-white.
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White cats were the least likely to be handed in to the charity, which rehomes more than 52,000 stray or unwanted cats every year.
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The figures come from the charity’s four largest adoption centres in Birmingham, Bridgend, the Isle of Wight and Sussex and show the colours of all cats arriving during 2008.
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During the year, the following numbers of cats were taken in at the four centres:
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1. Black-and-white - 1355
2. Tabby - 1201
3. Black - 841
4. Tortoiseshell - 490
5. Ginger - 440
6. Grey - 156
7. Tabby/tortoiseshell mix - 115
8. White - 96
9. Other - 160
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Cats Protection is the UK’s largest cat charity, caring for around 6,500 cats at any one time through a network of 252 volunteer-run branches and 29 adoption centres.
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Director of Veterinary Services Maggie Roberts said: “These figures give a glimpse as to what colour cats are most likely to be handed into our volunteer-run branches and adoption centres.
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“We do see a lot more black-and-white or black cats than others, basically because they are much more common in the UK than other colours.
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“The unfortunate thing for these cats is that not only do we have more of them coming in, they are also much harder to find homes for. They often get overlooked by prospective owners who would rather adopt a more unusual colour, like ginger or pedigree cats which are very popular.
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“Our volunteer-run branches and adoption centres can really struggle to find homes for black-and-white and black cats which is a shame as they have just as much love to give as any other cat.”
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Famous black-and-white cats include:
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Jess
Postman Pat’s devoted black-and-white cat who accompanies him on his adventures in the long-running children’s TV show.
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Humphrey
Stray cat who moved into 10 Downing Street in 1989 during Margaret Thatcher’s premiership. Humphrey, dubbed the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, prowled the corridors of power before being retired to a new home shortly after Labour clinched the 1997 election.
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Socks
Chelsea Clinton’s black-and-white cat Socks became America’s “First Cat” after Bill Clinton became president in 1993. Socks lived at the White House with the Clintons until 2001.
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Sylvester
Lisping Looney Tunes cartoon character and arch enemy of Tweetie Pie.
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The Cat in the Hat
Mischievous cat wearing a tall, red and white striped hat who features in Dr Seuss’ classic children’s book.
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To find out more about adopting a cat from Cats Protection, please visit www.cats.org.uk or telephone the charity’s Helpline on 08702 099 099.

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