"There is no evidence that adopting black cats around Halloween poses any greater risk to the pets than adopting them at any other time of the year. National Geographic did an article in 2007 titled 'Ritual Cat Sacrifices a Halloween Myth, Experts Say.' Experts on Halloween and cults have found 'no confirmed statistics, court cases, or studies to support the idea that serious satanic cult crime even exists'...There is, however, plenty of evidence to show that not adopting cats of whatever color from shelters will cost them their lives."
http://blogs.bestfriends.org/index.php/2011/10/27/myth-buster-adopting-black-cats-at-halloween/
As someone deeply committed to animal rescue, I personally understand why people would have discomfort around this issue. Regardless of evidence, the concept of animal abuse is scary. However, the fact of the matter is, black cats need more homes. Rescues and shelters can, and do, work very hard to screen and follow-up with adopters, and to implement policies that are effective AND educate the public. I support any effort to find loving homes for animals in need. The alternative is that these cats die in the shelter. Now THAT outcome sounds idiotic to me.
I hope this event is a great success for Barrington Animal Control.
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