In what our resident cat ladies are calling the saddest story to ever grace the Cosmo news desk, the RSPCA is reporting they have 70% more black cats in their rescue centres than any other colour, partly because black cats don't look good in selfies. What?! Boo hiss to that!

A spokesperson for the RSPCA was quoted in The Times saying, "There are a number of reasons for this, ranging from the fact that black cats are harder to tell apart from other cats with more distinctive makings and the fact that black animals tend to not photograph as well. We really are puzzled as to why this still happens but we would urge people to never judge a cat by its colour but instead look at its personality first." Too right.

So to prove all those haters wrong, we've rounded up six of the most selfie-worthy black cats around. Seriously, how cute are these little kitty wittys?? Just try to tell us these cats don't deserve a place on your Instagram feed.

1. Me? Not cute?

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2. Maybe you'll love me more if I stand up??

3. THAT didn't work?

4. How about when I'm all dolled up?

5. Nothing...?

6. But all I want is a little love...

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Taylor Anderson
Acting Editor
American in London. Previously of Cosmopolitan and Zest magazines.