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By Catherine McGeer •
Published: 30 Oct 2024 • 13:51
• 3 minutes read
WITH Halloween fast approaching, the streets are filled with decorations featuring witches and black cats. Unfortunately, these sleek, dark felines have long been victims of unfounded myths. Historically, black cats were associated with witches, leading to centuries of superstition and unfair treatment.
Debunking Halloween Superstitions
Despite the persistent belief that black cats are in danger during Halloween, experts have debunked this myth. A 2007 National Geographic article clarified that there’s no substantial evidence supporting the idea that these cats are specifically targeted during this spooky season.
Helping Animals Almanzora: Advocates for black cats
This Halloween, Helping Animals Almanzora is challenging those misconceptions by shining a spotlight on black cats in need of homes. Located in Arboleas, Almeria, this dedicated animal rescue organization is promoting the adoption of eight lovable black cats, each with its own unique personality. They believe these kitties deserve love, not fear.
Meet the Adoptable Black Cats of Arboleas
SCRAGGY :Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
Scraggy is one year old and is a very playful and affectionate boy.
Sometimes he can have a digestive problem when he eats wet food
but it’s effectively treated with antibiotics. Scraggy and two other
black cats up for adoption (Findlay Binks) were pets, but they
were all abandoned on the street by their owner when she moved
to a different country.
He will be neutered before adoption.
FINDLAY: :Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
Findlay is a sweet and playful one year old boy. He has a problem
with one eye which he’s had from birth but it doesn’t seem to
bother him. He has had one previous owner but he was abandoned
on the street along with two other cats (Scraggy Binks) when she
moved to a different country.
He will be neutered before adoption.
BINKS :Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
This boy is four years old and has been neutered. He is a very calm
cat who loves human company and likes to be stroked. He was
someone’s pet previously but was abandoned along with two other
cats (Scraggy Findlay who who are also up for adoption) when his
owner moved away from Spain.
PRINCE :Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
This very handsome boy is Prince. He is currently hanging out with
some other cats in Albox who are getting fed. But he is tame and
so gentle he won’t challenge the others for food so he goes without.
He deserves a home of his own.
Approximately two years old and has been neutered.
AJ HARRY :Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
Two little brothers AJ and Harry. They are five months old kittens
and both very loving and always purring. These two little panthers
are looking for a home together.
They will be ready for neutering in a month’s time. HAA will cover
the cost of neutering.
ROSIE MAISIE:Adopt a Black Cat This Halloween Image: HAA/ Gail Taylor
These two little sisters are Rosie (black) and Maisie (black white).
They are five months old kittens that need to be adopted together.
Both are very loving though Maisie can be a bit shy.
They will be ready for neutering in a month’s time. HAA will cover
the cost of neutering.
Now is the perfect time to debunk the myths surrounding black cats! If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your home, reach out to Helping Animals Almanzora. Their black cats are just as affectionate and playful as any other breed. Interested adopters can contact them at [email protected] for more information.
Let’s help these charming cats find their forever homes this Halloween—because there’s nothing spooky about loving a black cat!
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Written by
Catherine McGeer
I am an Irish writer who has been living in Spain for the past twenty years. My writing centers around the Costa Cálida. As a mother I also write about family life on the coast of Spain and every now and then I try to break down the world of Spanish politics!
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