If you have a white or black cat in your house and they like to go for a walk through the streets alone, think twice before leaving them in the coming weeks.
The responsible adoption of pets It is a process that must be done thoroughly, knowing the place of origin and considering many factors in our lives before incorporating a new member into the family. Whether it is space, personal schedules that make us be away from home for a long time or even the presence of children are things to take into account.
However, a date is approaching that may be dangerous to give up for adoption or to return a cat recently added to the family. halloweenthe pagan festival native to Ireland that is celebrated on October 31commemorates the Night of the Spirits, and many beliefs looking for black and white cats in the run-up to the celebration.
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Myths behind black and white cats
The ancient superstitionsalthough they are heard less and less, they are still present in the beliefs of many people. Among them, it is believed that Black cats bring bad luck, and white cats bring wealth.. However, the week before Halloween thousands of veterinarians and cat lovers strongly advise do not give cats up for adoption of these colors nor leave them wandering the streets alone, since they can be used to spiritual rituals, due to their reputation as dangerous beings.
These superstitions about felines like “evil entities“originated in the celtic mythologywhere it was thought that demons took the form of cats to go unnoticed. Furthermore, this perpetuates the erroneous idea that black cats are related to magic and dark sorcery. To this day, many people get scared if they pass one on the street.
Several adoption and veterinary centers of the world began to prevent these rituals to care for black and white cats prohibiting its adoption since September. In addition, awareness campaigns are carried out about the lack of scientific basis for the rumors about these felines.
Source: Ambito
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