As we celebrate National Black Cat Day, Toothless is the perfect reminder that there’s nothing unlucky about a black cat, especially one who’s found her happy ending.
Thirteen-year-old Toothless, formerly known as Mercy, arrived at the Scottish SPCA Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after her previous owner was unable to look after her.
Mercy, suffering from a skin condition and feeling anxious in her new surroundings, was fostered by former Animal Care Assistant Eileen Smith, who soon fell in love with her. Eileen was able to nurse Mercy back to health and what was once a timid little cat has now become a bouncing ball of energy.
Eileen, who still volunteers at the centre, said: “We were only planning to foster Mercy, she wasn’t meant to be one that we were taking on! When we first got her, she was almost bald from the neck down and weighed just 2.5kg. After a couple of months, her fur had grown back, she’d gained weight, and she’d completely settled in. We just couldn’t part with her.”
After being adopted by Eileen, Mercy was renamed as Toothless.
“One of my favourite films when I was growing up was How to Train Your Dragon”, Eileen continued.
“The dragon in it looks like her – it’s a big black dragon with green eyes.
“Toothless just seemed quite fitting!”
Now fully recovered and brimming with confidence, Toothless loves watching the world go by from her living room window.
This National Black Cat Day, the Scottish SPCA is celebrating the many black cats like Toothless who are still in search of their forever home.
Here are just a few of the black cats in the care of the Scottish SPCA who are looking for the love and companionship they deserve:
- Simba (2 years old) has been at Dunbartonshire and West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for 104 days – he’s the centre’s longest resident.
Find a rescue pet in need of adoption in Scotland - Biscuit (8-10 years old) has been at Dunbartonshire and West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for 97 days.
Find a rescue pet in need of adoption in Scotland - Islay (8-10 years old) has been at Dunbartonshire and West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for 88 days.
Find a rescue pet in need of adoption in Scotland - Ace (1 years old) has been at Dunbartonshire and West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for 60 days.
Find a rescue pet in need of adoption in Scotland
Black cats tend to be overlooked for adoption because of superstition and outdated myths that surround them. For example, black cats are seen as bearers of bad luck and they are often associated with witchcraft.
But these mysterious and loyal felines deserve a chance at a forever home just like every other cat. There’s nothing unlucky about a black cat, except the one still waiting for a home.
To find out more about fostering or adopting an animal, visit our website here.
To report any act of cruelty, visit our website here.
