Animal Care and Control is Celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day

Wednesday is Black Cat Appreciation Day, because who is in more need of a dedicated holiday than a furry creature with a bad reputation due to superstition? The ASPCA is celebrating the national holiday by waiving fees for adult black cat adoptions, and New York City Animal Care and Control also encouraged black cat owners to post pictures of their beloved pets.

The ASPCA Adoption Center's promotion goes through Sunday, Aug. 21. Adoption fees are waived for adult black cats and there is a discounted price of $50 for black kitten adoptions. The center is located at 424 E. 92nd St. between 1st and York avenues.

Meet some of the black kitties up for adoption at the center:

This is Bethany. She is 6 years old.

This is Kelly. She is 6 years old.

This is Bam Bam. He is 1 year old.

Images courtesy of the ASPCA NYC