Do you like black cats?
Black cats are some of the most misunderstood creatures
Black cats are often a symbol of Halloween or
witchcraft. In most Western cultures, black cats have typically been
looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, specifically being suspected of
being the familiars of witches, or actually shape-shifting witches
themselves. Most of Europe considers the black cat a symbol of bad luck,
particularly if one walks across the path in front of a person, which is
believed to be an omen of misfortune and death. In Germany, some believe
that black cats crossing a person's path from right to left, is a bad
omen, but from left to right, the cat is granting favorable times. What
you need to know is that these are all supersticions. Black cats are
just like any other cat and they deserve unconditional love. Black cats
have been found to have lower odds of adoption in American shelters
compared to other colors except brown, although black animals in general
take more time to find homes. Some shelters also suspend or limit
adoptions of black cats around Halloween for fear they will be tortured,
or used as "living decorations" for the holiday and then abandoned.
Despite this, no one has ever documented in the history of humane work
any relationship between adopting black cats and cats being killed or
injured. When such killings are reported, forensic evidence has pointed
to natural predators, such as coyotes, eagles, or raptors as the likely
cause. Limiting or suspending adoptions around Halloween also places
more cats of all colors at risk of dying in shelters due to
overcrowding. However Stephanie Bell, senior director at PETA, expressed
a concern: "The lead-up to Halloween can be a dangerous time for black
cats, who are at higher risk of being abducted and injured or killed by
cruel people using them as 'decorations,' trick-or-treat 'pranks,' or
even grisly animal sacrifices". Let's end this supersticion of black
cats being evil and adopt a black cat today!
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Coded by Alyssa Sitto