Halloween is an American tradition. Kids and adults enjoy the fall with pumpkins, spiced teas and lattes, colorful leaves and orange decorations. Strolling along some of the most charismatic New York neighborhoods we all get lost in memories of past Halloweens. Enjoying the decorations and the Halloween tv specials or horror movies that come out during this period. And of course, Halloween night, when kids come out to collect candy. Unfortunately it is sad that some people prefer to hurt pets during this time of the year. Make sure you keep your pets inside, not only they'll be warmer but the risk of losing your beloved cat increases during this period. Some shelters have a "no black cats adoption policy" before Halloween. They could just be used as Halloween props and then abandoned. Or much worse. Ritual sacrifice still exists, there are stories in the newspapers every now and then describing horrible scenes. Some could be dismissed as urban legends but the possibility is out there.
Black cats have had a bad reputation since the 12th and 13th centuries. The European superstition relating black cats and witches crossed to America. During the time when women suspected of being witches were burnt many black cats were burned along the "witches". Read more about black cats in our article - Celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th
For all those reasons, please keep your cats indoors during October. Your neighbors might be wonderful but the traffic of strangers around Halloween increases. This makes it unsafe for cats to be outside, specially gentle cats who do not fear humans.
On Halloween night you might want to keep your cats in a quiet room to avoid the constant visits and ringing. Even the quietest and most social cat becomes upset with so much traffic, costumes and excitement.
Black cats have had a bad reputation since the 12th and 13th centuries. The European superstition relating black cats and witches crossed to America. During the time when women suspected of being witches were burnt many black cats were burned along the "witches". Read more about black cats in our article - Celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th
For all those reasons, please keep your cats indoors during October. Your neighbors might be wonderful but the traffic of strangers around Halloween increases. This makes it unsafe for cats to be outside, specially gentle cats who do not fear humans.
On Halloween night you might want to keep your cats in a quiet room to avoid the constant visits and ringing. Even the quietest and most social cat becomes upset with so much traffic, costumes and excitement.
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