Rare Kitten Ends Up in Shelter, Captivates Staff With His 'Magical' Looks
Summary
A rare kitten named Gunna, with a unique smoke black coat, quickly found a new home after capturing attention on social media. Gunna's distinctive look is due to a special gene that gives his fur a shimmering appearance. Despite a high number of animals in shelters, Gunna was adopted soon after a video of him went viral on Instagram.Key Facts
- Gunna is a 3-month-old kitten with rare smoke black fur.
- His unique fur coloration comes from a gene that affects hair pigment.
- Gunna's adoption was fast after a shelter video gained over 200,000 views on Instagram.
- Shelters in the U.S. received about 2.8 million cats and dogs in the first half of the year.
- Cats make up nearly half of these shelter intakes, with 59% being strays.
- Overall adoption rates in shelters are steady, but adoptions of adult and senior cats have decreased.
- Kittens under 5 months old face higher risks of euthanasia in crowded shelters.
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