Rhode Island Missing Pets: Have You Seen These Black Cats?

Several black cats have been reported missing in Rhode Island over the past week. According to the American Humane Society, the often unfairly maligned animals make up a third of all cats that come into shelters nationwide and, while it may seem they are overlooked in favor of other colors, that's usually just due to how many of them there are.

Here are five black cats that have been reported missing throughout Rhode Island over the past week. While some of the cats listed aren't entirely black, Patch thought they deserved to be listed as well. If you've seen any of them, click on their name to return to the original Facebook post or call the number listed.

The information and photos below were taken directly from RI Lost Pets Facebook pages.

Cranston: Ollie

Ollie is a very friendly, part Siamese cat who has been missing since Monday. He was last seen in the evening in the Budlong and Park Avenues area, wearing a black collar with a silver charm. If found, call Jeanne at (401) 497-3152.

Lincoln: Itty

Itty is a dark grey cat with green eyes. He is three years old and has been missing from his Wilbur Road home since July 3. If seen or found, call (401)439-4524 or (401)368-5727.

Cranston: Salem

Salem is a friendly black cat with yellow eyes. He is an indoor cat who went missing after becoming scared on Tuesday and squeezing out of a slightly open window. He is most likely in the Elmwood Avenue area at the Warwick-Cranston line.

Warwick: Harley

Harley is a femalecat who has been missing from the Harrington and Sixth Avenues are since late June. While she is an indoor-outdoor cat, she hasn't been home in awhile and her family is very worried. Harley is all black, with long whiskers and several wispy white hairs on her chest. If found, email Nthibault850@hotmail.com.

Westerly: Beanie

Beanie is a very fluffy, orange-and-black cat last seen in the Canal and Joseph Streets area. Her family recently moved to Westerly from Exeter, and while she likes to explore and will wander off for one to two days, Beanie has been missing since July 2. If found, call (401) 207-6967.