In the tenth month of the year there are certain customs that put certain races and animals under threat.
The National Directorate of Animal Defense of Paraguay issued an alert about the increase in cases of abuse towards certain types of pets during the month of October. The warning is linked to celebrations like Halloweenwhere superstitious beliefs persist that put these animals at risk.
The agency urged owners and shelters to take extreme care with your pets. “For the month of Halloween, pay double attention to your black pets. Some people use them for rituals,” they said in an official statement. This recommendation seeks to prevent situations of violence derived from myths and prejudices associated with the color of animals.
Black dog and cat pets
The type of pets to take care of in October
The black fur petsin particular cats and dogsare the most vulnerable during October. The superstitions that link these animals with bad luck or witchcraft They still persist in various cultures, which increases the risk of them being victims of rituals or sacrifices.
In many countries, including Spain and Latin America, animal shelters They restrict the adoption of black cats during this month. The measure seeks to prevent them from being adopted with violent ends or abandoned after the celebrations. Studies, such as one carried out by the University of California Davis, show that black cats tend to be more docile and sociable than other felines, debunking myths that associate them with aggressive or supernatural behaviors.
The reason behind the warning towards black pets
Paraguay’s alert is based on ancestral beliefs that persist today. One of the most widespread is that a black cat crossing the road brings bad luckalthough there is no scientific evidence to support this idea. Animal protection organizations reject any superstition-based justification for mistreatment.
Furthermore, October coincides with mating season in catswhich increases their activity and exposes them to losses or captures. Felines are seasonally polyestrous, that is, they come into heat every 40 to 60 days with increasing temperatures. This makes them more likely to leave their homes, making it easier for them to fall victim to people with bad intentions.
To protect pets, the associations recommend:
- Keep them inside the home overnight.
- Avoid leaving them alone on patios or terraces.
- Do not give them up for adoption without prior verifications during this month.
These measures seek to guarantee the animal safety against practices derived from unfounded prejudices.
Source: Ambito
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