The Terrassa City Council has decided temporarily paralyze adoptions and fostering of black cats at its Domestic Animal Care Center (CAAD) during the weeks of Halloween. The initiative seeks avoid possible ritual or prop uses of these felines, common at this time of year superstitions still present.
The municipal instruction will be in force from 1 from October to 10 from November and affects both the adoption and fostering of black-furred animals in the municipal service and the collaborating shelter. The council emphasizes that this is a measure of prudence and that no cases have been reported in the city, but caution is preferred.
What the municipal instruction says
The order is temporary and exceptional: During the indicated period, the CAAD and the collaborating entity will limit the exit of black cats to reduce any risk derived from superstitions, rituals or irresponsible uses linked to Halloween.
In addition, the document provides admissions only in very justified cases, with "full security guarantees and a reliable background" on the part of the person requesting adoption or foster care. Applications that do not meet these requirements will be put on hold until the end of the restriction period.
Reasons, scope and context
The main objective is prevent risk situations that may arise from superstitions or the use of black cats as decoration. Municipal and animal welfare sources recall that, although there are no complaints nor official records in Terrassa, it is reasonable to reinforce prevention at this time.
The Councilor for Animal Welfare, Noel Duque Alarcón, has explained on its social media and in the media that protection and citizenship entities have warned of adoption attempts for inappropriate purposes. Therefore, it has decided to "take precautions": applications are will save and review with more rigor once Halloween is over.
According to municipal data, in Terrassa there live around 9.800 cats, and the proximity of Halloween increases the exposure of black people to myths and deep-rooted beliefsThe instruction insists that pets they are not props and that adoption requires a long-term commitment.
What will happen after November 10th?
At the end of the indicated period, the CAAD will restore the ordinary procedure adoptions and foster care. The City Council will evaluate the effectiveness of the measure to decide whether it is appropriate. apply it in future years during these same dates.
Common questions
- Are exceptions allowed? Yes, but only with full guarantees and a reliable history of the applicant.
- Does it affect other animals? The instruction focuses on black cats due to the risk associated with Halloween.
- What happens to my application? It may pause and resume after November 10 if you meet the requirements.
- Are there any complaints about rituals in Terrassa? There are no known cases. registered; the measure is preventive.
With this temporary veto, Terrassa seeks shield black cats In the most sensitive weeks of the calendar, strengthening adoption monitoring without closing the door to resolvable cases. It is an action precautionary, limited in time and focused on ensuring animal welfare in the face of superstitions and inappropriate practices linked to Halloween.
