According to Agence France Presse (AFP), a town near Barcelona called Terrassa has banned black cat adoptions and foster applications from October 1 through November 10 in order to prevent "possible risk... derived from superstitions, rituals or irresponsible uses" involving these felines.

A Spanish town has banned people from adopting black cats during Hallowe’en over fears that the animals could be used for “ritual purposes”.

The story of how black cats became the furry face of Halloween is downright scary. Here, an expert explains the fascinating history.

The Spanish town of Terrassa announced on Oct. 6 that it has banned the adoption of black cats from Oct. 1 to Nov. 10. Terrassa officials said the choice was made to protect the felines.

If one black cat on Halloween is lucky, then three black cats might be worth betting the lottery on this Oct. 31.

According to Hill's 2025 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, "In shelters across the U.S., cats have been moving faster than ever. There has been a slight directional increase in the likelihood of cat adoption year-over-year, with 40% of respondents reporting that they'd be likely to adopt a cat (from 39% in 2024)."

October is the month when black cats finally get their moment in the spotlight, though those of us who know them wish it lasted all year. Despite their beauty and charm, however, black cats tend to wait longer than others for homes,

A handful of Salem cats have risen to stardom, attracting adoring attention from visitors and locals alike, especially during the city's legendary Halloween festivities.

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