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Terrassa Halts Black Cat Adoptions Through Nov. 10 in Halloween Safeguard

City officials call the temporary pause a preventive, non‑discriminatory step to curb risky superstition‑driven requests.

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No se podrán adoptar gatos negros cerca de Halloween.
El gato negro y la brujería, misterio y superstición

Overview

  • The suspension covers both adoptions and fosters of black cats from October 1 to November 10 in Terrassa, Catalonia.
  • The Animal Welfare Service stated that requests will be denied to prevent risks tied to superstitions, rites or irresponsible use near Halloween.
  • The municipality announced the resolution on October 6 and underscored that it is strictly preventive and temporary.
  • Animal welfare councillor Noel Duque defended the decision, saying the city could not look the other way on the issue.
  • Reports place the policy within centuries of mixed beliefs about black cats and note shelters’ recurring warnings about impulsive Halloween‑season requests.