Celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day: Here are 7 reasons why black cats rule

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Here are seven reasons why black cats rule:

1. Black cats look sleek and sophisticated.

2. They match any décor.

3. Holding a black cat is very slimming!

4. Black cats are great at hiding in the dark.

5. A lint brush isn't required for a black-tie affair.

6. Black cats are easy to name.

7. Some house panthers are even famous, like @sophie_themodel and @coleandmarmalade.

Unfortunately, black cats are less likely to be adopted but they have so much love to share. So visit your local shelter and adopt a black cat!

Here's a look at a few available around the Bay Area. We've included their name and ID number so you can look them up:

San Francisco Animal Care and Control

sfanimalcare.org

• ALFIE_A419279


• AMELIE_A419148


• ARTHUR_A419497


• DORA_A418445


• JOJO_A419278


• KELSEY_A419277


• MUNCHKIN_A417850


• PETUNIA_A417621


• PORTER_A418993


• PUPPET_A417280


• ROCKY_A418444


• RUBY RAVEN_A416789


• TURTLE_A419973


• TWEETIE_A418251

San Francisco SPCA

sfspca.org

• GRYFFINDOR


• HARMONY_38749533


• HEDWIG_38749537


• JAKE_39346247


• SLINKY_39359763


• TAD_39285627


• WAKANDA_39295848

Marin Humane Society

marinhumane.org

• POE_234850


• JUJUBE_234871