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Northeastern Spain Bans Black Cat Adoptions for Halloween
10/16/2025
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- A town in northeastern Catalonia, Spain, has temporarily banned the adoption of black cats to prevent potential Halloween rituals.
- Authorities cited concerns from animal protection entities that black cats attract increased adoption requests during this period for ritualistic or decorative purposes.
- Noel Duque, the animal welfare councillor, said the town hall must address this serious issue and acknowledged the stigma surrounding black cats.
