The Spanish city of Terrassa has temporarily stopped the adoption of black cats to protect them during the Halloween season.
The local government made the decision to avoid possible mistreatment or use of these animals in superstitious rituals.
The ban started on October 1st and will stay in place until November 1st. The city’s animal shelter, the Center for the Attention of Domestic Animals, will not allow any black cat adoptions during this period.
Officials say the goal is to keep vulnerable animals safe from people who may not have good intentions.
Noel Duque Alarcón, the city councilor for Animal Welfare, announced the decision last week in a video shared on Instagram. According to him, animal shelters often receive “suspicious” requests for black cats during this time of year.
City authorities say they have noticed strange behavior in previous years around Halloween. There has been a sudden increase in adoption requests focused only on black cats.
Black cats and dark rituals
Duque said this pattern makes them suspect that some people are not really interested in giving these animals a long-term home. Instead, their interest may be connected to dark traditions or rituals.
Animal protection groups have been warning about this issue for years. They say that black cats are especially at risk during Halloween. Some groups have seen adoption requests linked to beliefs about bad luck or magic. There have also been reports of cats being abandoned or harmed after the celebrations.
While there are no official numbers, many animal shelters agree that black cats face more danger at this time of year. Black cats have long been connected to old stories about witches and bad omens. Some people still act on those beliefs.
The city hopes this decision will send a clear message: adopting an animal is a serious responsibility, not something to do for decoration or superstition.
Officials say the best way to protect animals is to stay alert and make sure adoptions are based on care and commitment, not myths or fear.
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