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Black is Back - And on Sale: Cats of the Week

Black cats need love too.

Could you pick just one of us to be featured as Cat of the Week? Didn’t think so! 

I’m Mark and these are my friends: Beetle, Hamlet, Octavia, Rosemary, Scarlett, and Torrey.  

The list could go on and on.  

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Did you notice what we all have in common? We are all black! Young, old, big, and small, we have the sizes, ages, and personality types covered. Believe it or not, we are not even half of the black cats here at Small Miracles.

There are so many of us that we are all one sale! Yep, you heard me right. That’s the same amount of love for even less.  All the adults have reduced fees. Us kittens are now $100 each and $65 for the second instead of the normal $135.

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Did you know that because we are all black, we are the least likely to be adopted? Sad, I know! We don’t understand either, but we sure do hope that this sale helps us get homes faster.

Need more reasons to adopt us or any other black cat? Well, you can always find us in the snow, we match any décor, and black is always in style. Plus, black cats are just awesome. (And I swear we are nicer than our multi-colored friends). Personally, I like to think of us as mini black panthers. 

Please come visit us or any of the other black cats and kittens at . We are already spayed or neutered so we are ready to be the small miracle that completes your family!

 is a nonprofit, no-kill cat shelter in Ellicott City. Each week we will feature a cat that needs a home. If you happen to pick up one of these lovelies, post a picture and let us know! Visit the Cat of the Week blog to see which cats have been adopted and which are still looking for a home.

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