Spanish Town Implements Temporary Black Cat Adoption Ban to Protect Felines During Halloween Season

Oct 15, 2025 11:33 pm CST

A Spanish town north of Barcelona has temporarily banned black cat adoptions from October 1 to November 10 to protect the animals from potential Halloween rituals and superstitious practices. Terrassa's animal welfare department implemented this precautionary measure following concerns about increased adoption requests during this period for questionable purposes, with normal adoption procedures set to resume after the holiday season.