We’ve all heard the superstitions and myths surrounding black cats on Halloween, so we don’t need to repeat them for you. These superstitions are descended from beliefs and practices occurring thousands of years ago. But black cats are no different than any other type of cat. As cat lovers, you and I already know this. Unfortunately, black cats are still victims of irresponsible and sometimes cruel human actions, especially around Halloween. Many shelters won’t even adopt out black cats in October for this very reason.
So how can you keep cats safe this Halloween? The easiest thing to do is to keep them indoors. While it’s not as likely that a loose black cat will become the victim of some terrible prank, busy streets and increased foot traffic are dangerous for cats of all colors. Your front door will probably be opening quite a bit more than normal because of all the trick-or-treaters, so make sure your cat is kept safe in a different room during this time. For those of us with outdoor cats, it’s tempting to let your sweet fur babies out to roam like they normally do. Just remember that 24 hours of confinement indoors on Halloween is in their own best interest! They can run free outside on November 1st.
As a side note, did you know that black cats tend to be adopted less frequently than cats with other coat colors? Rescues believe that this may have something to do with the black cat superstitions. Next time you’re ready to bring another kitty into the family, don’t forget about the black ones.
So how can you keep cats safe this Halloween? The easiest thing to do is to keep them indoors. While it’s not as likely that a loose black cat will become the victim of some terrible prank, busy streets and increased foot traffic are dangerous for cats of all colors. Your front door will probably be opening quite a bit more than normal because of all the trick-or-treaters, so make sure your cat is kept safe in a different room during this time. For those of us with outdoor cats, it’s tempting to let your sweet fur babies out to roam like they normally do. Just remember that 24 hours of confinement indoors on Halloween is in their own best interest! They can run free outside on November 1st.
As a side note, did you know that black cats tend to be adopted less frequently than cats with other coat colors? Rescues believe that this may have something to do with the black cat superstitions. Next time you’re ready to bring another kitty into the family, don’t forget about the black ones.
