Spanish town bans black cat adoptions during Halloween
Summary
A town in Spain, Terrassa, has paused black cat adoptions around Halloween to protect them from being used in harmful rituals. This ban is temporary and will last from October 6 to November 10, as part of an effort to ensure the safety of these animals.Key Facts
- Terrassa is in north-eastern Catalonia, Spain.
- The town has banned black cat adoptions from October 6 to November 10.
- The ban aims to prevent cats from being harmed in Halloween rituals.
- No incidents of cruelty to black cats have been recorded in Terrassa.
- There have been warnings from animal welfare groups about possible harm in other places.
- Terrassa has over 9,800 cats, with around 100 in an adoption center and 12 of them being black.
- The measure is temporary, but the town might do it again if necessary.
- Adoption exceptions will be handled individually during the ban period.
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