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Adopting a black cat in St. John's
Black is a coat colour, not a breed, and most black cats in Newfoundland rescue are Domestic Shorthairs in a sleek all-black coat. They deserve their own page for a simple reason: black cats are consistently the hardest cats to find homes for. They are routinely overlooked in shelters, partly because of old superstition and partly because a black coat photographs poorly and can look uniform next to a colourful tabby or calico. The result is that black cats wait longer at the City of St. John's Humane Services than almost any other cat.
That is a shame, because the adopters who choose them tend to be the most devoted, and a black cat in good light is a genuinely beautiful animal. This page gathers adoptable black cats from the NL shelters we cover into one place, refreshed regularly, in the hope of moving them a little faster.
What to know before you adopt
A black cat is a Domestic Shorthair under the coat, so it brings all the usual mixed-cat advantages: hardy health, hybrid vigour, a long life, and a personality the shelter already knows from real observation. There is nothing to the old superstitions, and many cultures consider black cats lucky. If anything, adopting one is a small act of defiance against a bias that keeps gentle, affectionate cats waiting.
Care is the same as any Domestic Shorthair: occasional brushing, daily play, and an indoor home, which is the Newfoundland norm given cold winters, busy roads, and island coyotes. A black cat with a sunny window, where that glossy coat finally catches the light, is a content companion. If you can look past a bias that has nothing to do with the cat, you will often have your pick of the most overlooked animals in the shelter.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable cat across the province on Cat Adoption Newfoundland and Labrador.
The rescues that most often list Black Cats across the province are St. John's Humane Services.
Black Cat Adoption FAQ — Newfoundland and Labrador
How many Black Cats are available for adoption in Newfoundland and Labrador?
As of September 2026, 17 Black Cats are available for adoption in Newfoundland and Labrador across 2 rescues on LocalPetFinder. Listings update regularly as cats are adopted and new ones arrive — browse the current Black Cats above and apply directly through the rescue.
Where can I adopt a black cat near me in St. John's?
LocalPetFinder lists adoptable black cats from Newfoundland rescue, led by the City of St. John's Humane Services. Black cats are usually well represented because they are the slowest to be adopted, so you often have real choice. Listings refresh regularly and each profile links straight to the shelter to apply.
Why are black cats harder to adopt?
A mix of lingering superstition and simple optics. Black cats photograph poorly, so their online profiles get fewer clicks, and they can look uniform next to a colourful tabby or calico in a shelter. None of it reflects the cats themselves, which are ordinary, affectionate Domestic Shorthairs. The upside for an open-minded adopter is genuine choice among gentle cats that have been overlooked.
Are black cats bad luck?
No, that is pure superstition, and in many cultures black cats are considered good luck. The belief has no bearing on the cat, which is simply a Domestic Shorthair in a sleek coat. The only real effect of the superstition is that it slows down adoptions for some of the kindest, most deserving cats in the shelter.
How much does it cost to adopt a Black Cat in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Adopting a Black Cat in Newfoundland and Labrador typically costs $100 to $300, and kittens usually carry a premium at $200 to $400. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older cats are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the cat: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Colour is not a breed, so there is no breeder route to this coat specifically, and the fee reflects the cat's age and the veterinary work already done rather than its markings. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
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Black Cat adoption by city in Newfoundland and Labrador
Each city page lists only the black cats available from rescues serving that city.